Murder Mystery in the Manor

Things that happen when your 30

The black event( or so everyone says) has arrived. I turned 30 over the weekend. And to be quite honest with you I have been looking forward to turning 30 for a long time. Life takes on a different view when you are no longer in your 20's.
Where people used to stop listening to you after you say your 20-something, to paying closer attention because you've been around long enough to become mature( well for the most part ;o ) I have learned a few thing in life and since its my birthday and I can ... I am going to share them with you!

1. When you put God first then whatever comes second is right.
2.The most important thing I can do as a mother is raise my children in the gospel and teach them to walk on the straight and narrow path.
3. Life is to short to waist worrying about the world's attitude!
4. I am officially old enough to have Grey hair( and I found some when I was getting ready today.)
5.My best friend in this life is my Husband, and I love to be around him!
6.Diet Coke is my friend!
7. I am obsessed with Scentsy Wickless candles.
8. There is nothing more important than taking the time to listen to my children and let them know I am here to help, no matter what the problem.
9. I have a temper! sometimes its a good thing ( most times not though)
10.I have surrounded myself and my family with wonderful friends and peers that share the same moral and carnal values that I have.
11. I have gotten better at cooking in the 10 years that I have been married, but I still don't love it.
12.I am a neat freak, but my house DOESN"T look like it.
13.I am not a pack rat, but Aaron and the kids are :)
14.I have more tender moments than most ... ( in Laman's terms, that means I cry all the time. At the stupidest things too... Oh well at least I am female, that makes all the sense in the world right there)
15.I hate living so far away from my Mom and Dad. To be far away from your parents is hard.
16. To be self sufficient is a wonderful feeling. When you can pay all of your bills on your own and make sure that you are caring for your children's welfare without having to rely on family members its an awesome feeling.
17. No matter who you are, you will always make mistakes and screw things up from time to time. It is what you do to fix the problem that matters!
18. Time is the most important thing you can give to your family.
19. Date nights are essential for a happy marriage!Your spouse should always come first.
20.Going to the temple often give me a inner peace in a world that is forever derailing from good .
21.friendship can't be bought or sold. To have a true friend that you can count on in times of need is PRICELESS.
22. The service and charity are 2 of a most wonderful attribute that a person can have. To be kind and willing to help others is above and beyond.
23.To get through life you have to have a sense of humor, without you will be a grumpy old codger! With it , you can get through anything and attack it with zeal.
24. Politicians are all pretty much corrupt so , try and get the good ones in, but at least vote because if you don't, you have NO RIGHT to complain.
25.Man's best friend really is a dog. My dog Paco is a permanent part of the family and we wouldn't be complete without him!
26.Chocolate is one of the major food groups!!!
27. I hate house work!
28.There are many things I love to do that I don't ever seem to have the time to do . And then there are many more thing that I LOATHE to do that have to be done on almost a daily basis.
29. Just the thought of Jesus sends me to tears.
30. My life is richly blessed with people who love me and genuinely enjoy mine and my families company. It is truly wonderful!