Bring it Next Decade

Yesterday was my Birthday, and what could have been a day of mourning for the passing of my twenties, was actually a huge welcome celebration for my thirties.  That's right...Bring it next decade! 

                             

My morning was laid back with church, cupcakes, and lots of balloons.  The afternoon however, was pretty crazy and intense, because I went SKYDIVING!

Skydiving has been on my to-do list for years and it finally happened.  

This Chick was a good enough friend to come with me!

We drove 90 minutes to the middle of nowhere, signed in, took a short class, and an hour later we were hopping on our plane.

The "Getting Ready" area

Since it was my birthday, I got to do something pretty special.  I got to FLY THE AIRPLANE!!!

That's right!  I sat in the co-pilot seat, the pilot let go and gave me complete control for quite a while actually.  I'll admit, it wasn't the smoothest ride but it was SUCH an amazing feeling.  I couldn't believe that I got to experience what it felt like to be in control of a plane!  I took us from 6,000 ft in the air to 13,000.  And then it was our turn to jump.  

I'm pretty sure this picture was taken after Diana exclaimed that she hated me ;)

You have to lean your head back for the fall....

and there she goooooes

Bye Diana.

My turn!

The feeling right before you jump out of a plane is sort of weird.  It's a combination of excitement and disbelief.  Like, "Is this really my life right now?" 

AHHHHHHHHHH!

Hey there!

My mouth was open the whole time from laughing/smiling/screaming...I'm so glad I didn't swallow a bug!

 What I really loved about this place was that I got to be (sorta) in control.  I pulled the parachute and even got to fly us around under the canopy.  I steered and did all the tricks!

I couldn't stop looking down, it was so pretty

But looking at the horizon will take your breath away.

Even though I was the last to jump, Diana landed after me.  She landed, got her parachute off, and we ran and hugged each other!  Best time ever.

Seriously, you guys gotta try it!  Everyone.  Everyone go skydiving right now!!!

After that rush, we had the whole car ride home to calm down.  Then I face timed with my family, ate some more cupcakes, and called it a successful day. 

Seriously, aren't they the best!

My favorite!

 Good start Thirties...good start.

P.S.  Wanna take a look at all the cool stuff I got to do this year?  I almost finished my 30 things list! I'm giving myself my "birthday month" to finish up a few things.  I'm almost there!

 P.P.S Okay, you guys get one picture of what most of the pictures turned out like.  When you are traveling at 120 miles per hour, it's hard to keep your cheeks in check. ;)

And that's all I have to say about that