YES - I turned 25 years young on Friday. Yikes! Turning 25, along with being married and pregnant nearly sets my mind on settling down. However, that is not happening. I will strive to continue living a fulfilling life as I bless God for it.

Over the weekend, my husband surprised me with a hotel staycation. I was so thrilled! Considering the fact that the third trimester of pregnancy isn’t the easiest when it comes to travel, we decided to stay local. Thaddeus still managed to make this birthday especially memorable. A one-night hotel stay created a relaxing atmosphere as I got to cool off and unwind. We enjoyed my birthday dinner at Cosmos with a beautiful view at the Loews hotel. The upper floor room with a city view made this stay even more lavishing. As entertaining as my 20’s are, I have put together a bucket list for experiences I want to have before turning 30.

Here are the 15 things I want to accomplish before I hit the big 30:

-have 2 kids

-take our children on a mission trip

-purchase our first home

-have my own garden

-take my husband on a trip without him paying a dime

-visit Israel again

-visit Italy and Moscow

-go on a “girls trip” with my sisters and moms

-bake a cake

-go snorkeling

-help our children find their spirit musical instrument

-take a helicopter ride

-grow my blog to 100k readers

-grow my youtube channel to 1000 true friends

-attend all of my single sibling’s weddings (that’s four weddings)

-design my very own product

Now let’s get to work!

In my photos, I got the privilege to wear the lace dress in navy blue from Pink Blush. This maternity dress made my night effortless because of the fine stretch the material has to offer. To find more maternity evening dresses that define elegance and taste, visit their website at www.pinkblushmaternity.com