I am so lucky to have such a fantastic family and group of friends. My 30th birthday couldn't have been more fun.

The party started with dinner at Rocket to Venus. Food, drinks, and company were all top-notch.

We moved on to Frazier's where we met up with some Twitter friends. Together, everybody made sure I always had a drink in my hand. We moved to the Hon Bar next. The details get a little blurry from that point on, which means my friends excelled at their mission to make sure I celebrated properly.

My birthday weekend continued Sunday, which was equally amazing. Down at my parents' house, the weather was warm enough to spend some time sitting outside in the sun. My dad slow-cooked ribs on the grill all day and my mom made salmon that could win awards.

I can't imagine a better way to ring in a new decade. I'm so thankful to have friends and family that made my 30th birthday so special.