Today, May 29th, is my 30th birthday (as well as the Indy 500’s centennial) and it’s been quite the birthday extravaganza, courtesy of many amazing friends and family – in particular, my wife. Erin decided that this year, she would give me “My Favorite 30 Things” for my 30th birthday. It started about 10 days ago when I received some Spotted Cow beer and beef sticks (why would those NOT be on your list?!) and since then, I’ve also received:
- 5 varieties of peanut butter
- new running shoes
- a party with friends
- BBQ ribs
- tickets to a Vegas magic show (courtesy of Tim Dowling)
- Giordano’s deep dish pizza
- a Buzz Referrals polo
- Culver’s frozen custard
- and much, much more
Pretty awesome, huh? I am excited to begin this decade 10 pounds heavier. 🙂
Daddy, since you eat peanut butter every day, here are 5 new kinds to try!
We were in Indianapolis from Thursday through Saturday (yesterday) where we stayed with our amazing friends and hosts, Jenny and Matt Boling. Not only is it the busiest weekend of the year in Indy and they still welcomed us as guests, but Erin and Jenny also threw me a bday party at the house on Friday! It was great to see so many old friends (thanks, everyone, for coming!) Jira’s wedding shower was also in Indy on Saturday, so Pop, Nana, Jira, and Alex were all there, too. In fact, Saturday was spent at my Uncle Doug and Michelle’s house around the pool so I was able to see the entire family (literally, all 30+ of them). My first birthday was on Indy 500 Race Day in Speedway, IN. So it was pretty cool to come full circle. Erin, Natalie, and I drove back late last night with one extra passenger – Nana! She will be staying for the week with us in Evanston. So far, being 30 is pretty great. In my twenties, I graduated Notre Dame, married the world’s greatest woman, saw five continents, and then had the world’s cutest baby. So if my thirties are even half as fun, then I can’t wait! 
“So if my thirties are even half as fun, then I can’t wait!”
This is my mantra, too, Jordy! This post made me tear up a bit. Matt and I were so happy to be a part of your special weekend, and feel so lucky to have you and Erin as great friends. It looks like the rest of your weekend was magical, which I’m happy to see, and we can’t wait to see you three again soon.
xoxo
jenny