God provides...

God is so faithful.

Last year, when I began dreading turning 30, part of my concern was that I knew we'd be moving and wondered if I'd even have any friends to help me celebrate. It's my first birthday away from my family and friends- and a big birthday at that! 

But wow- God provided.  Last night our house was filled with people to help us celebrate.  We had such a good time.  The theme was a murder mystery.  Everyone was assigned a character and given clues and we had to figure out who the murderer was!  We had a GREAT time.  I'd always wanted to participate in a party like that and figured- why not throw our own?!  It was a learning experience, and I already want to plan #2 now that I know what to expect.  Maybe we'll make it an annual thing... :)

Jenny, Dawn, Mike, Albert, Robin, Kim

...hiding in the back are Megan and Leslie

Brandy- my first friend here!

She was a total doll and insisted on bringing two HUGE salads and bread to serve with my Mom's famous lasagna!  Thank you, Brandy!!!

The girls!

My lovely neighbors- Michelle and Amy!

They make living here so fun!  I LOVE having great neighbors!!!

Ok- so I forgot to take a picture last night with all the food...but aren't the plates cute?! :)

For an ice-breaker, everyone made a tombstone for me with a personalized epitaph.  It was so funny to see what people wrote!  Here are a few:

The last one was the winner...thanks, Jenny!  :)