Over the Hill

So if my friends are starting to turn 30, what does that make me? Their much-younger friend, of course! I recently helped celebrate the 30th birthdays of two very special friends, Chris and Nick.

Chris and I have been friends since my freshman year in high school. His first date with his wife, Cristi (also a good friend), took place at my parents' house, where they watched a movie while sitting on opposite ends of the sofa...who'd have thought they'd be married today?! Anyways, I was really happy to be there to celebrate Chris' 30th birthday a couple of weeks ago, the same way he was there with me to celebrate when I turned 16 back in 1996!

Chris and me on my 16th birthday in 1996, about to take the Civic for a test drive.


Chris and me at his 30th birthday party, after taking a few tequila shots for a test drive.

Next to turn 30 was Nick, my high school boyfriend. We've been through a lot together and I'm so fortunate to have him in my life. Hey, we're living proof that the often-used breakup phrase, "We'll always be friends" is not always total b.s.!

Nick and me in 1997 at Don Pablo's (may it rest in peace).


And at a wedding in June 2009.

So happy birthday, guys! As my lovely friend Robin was shocked to realize the other day, I'm almost 29--so I will be over the hill soon also! But for now, I'm still these two guys' much-younger friend.