*30* before 30

A friend of mine had this great idea to create a list of 30 things she wanted to do before she turned 30. I thought it was such a great way to keep yourself in check and make time for the things you really want to do in life!

So I borrowed this idea and I have created my very own "30 before 30" list. I have already completed some items on this list and I am excited to do it all and more (some of them I have blogged about so check my past posts for info). I will chat about my experiences on my blog so look for a big *30* in the blog post title and you will know I have knocked one off of my list.

1.) Take a photography class (DONE)
2.) Go on an international vacation
3.) Russo/Thompson/Rice trip
4.) Go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans
5.) Go Sailing
6.) Go fishing, catch a fish, clean it, cook it and eat it (DONE)
7.) Visit a Southern state
8.) Buy a Michele watch (DONE)
9.) Run a 10k race
10.) Read another Ken Follett novel
11.) Make a piece of jewelry I will wear
12.) Go to a Trail Blazers away game
13.) Watch a sunrise
14.) Learn to drive a stick shift
15.) Go camping (for more than 1 night)
16.) Get a par in golf
17.) Spend a day at the Portland Art Museum
18.) Swin in the pool of a waterfall
19.) Take advantage of an all you can eat buffet
20.) Go to a Rodeo
21.) Hire a personal trainer for at least 4 months
22.) Go to the Sundance Film Festival (DONE)
23.) Redo our Master Bathroom (DONE)
24.) Go to a concert at the Gorge
25.) Run/Walk a half marathon
26.) Raise $25 for Morrison Child and Family Services
27.) Have a campfire and smores on the beach
28.) Go on a Glider Plane (DONE)
29.) Go surfing
30.) Get a promotion at work (DONE)

4th of July in LA

D and I went down to LA for the 4th of July and had an absolutely amazing time with my brother. His home is beautiful, Mar Vista (the city he lives in) is just adorable and of course I just always have the best time ever when I am with the men in my life. We spent a lot of time watching World Cup games, exploring the many uses of the Vuvuzela, chating with friends and family (My Aunt Roye and my dear friends Christina and Anna) and of course eating great food and soaking up rays at the beach.

Here are some photos from our trip and click on the very last photo to see the complete slideshow.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

David, Michael, Anna, Me, Russ and Christina

My brother and I with our lovely Aunt Roye

Michael in his beautiful home!