42 people created something special for Emma’s 30th birthday

Remember that road trip to Portland when we got completely lost trying to find that tiny bookstore? We ended up in someone's driveway at midnight asking for directions, and they invited us in for tea. We stayed for two hours talking about everything. That's so us. That's so you, Emma. You find magic in disasters. You turn strangers into friends. You make ordinary moments unforgettable. Thank you for ten years of spontaneous adventures, 2am debates about nothing and everything, and always knowing what I need to hear. Here's to 30 more years of getting gloriously lost together. I love you, Em. 🎂

Happy 30th to my little sister who somehow became a responsible adult with a mortgage. What happened to the kid who convinced me to TP the neighbor's house at midnight? (We got caught. Mom still brings it up every Thanksgiving.) Here's what I won't say at dinner tonight: You're the person I call first with good news. You're the aunt my kids already love. You're proof that kindness isn't weakness. Also, you still owe me $40 from 2018. 😂 Love you forever, little sis. — Sarah

Mija, Thirty years ago I held you for the first time and thought: "How do I keep her safe forever?" Turns out you didn't need as much protecting as I thought. You figured out how to stand up for yourself, chase dreams that scared you, build a life that makes you proud. Watching you become the woman you are has been my greatest privilege. Every single day, I'm grateful you're my daughter. Te amo con todo mi corazón. — Dad

Emma, working with you this year has been a highlight of my career. When we were three weeks behind on Q3 and everyone panicked, you calmly organized the team and got us across the finish line. ...

Can't believe we're both 30 now. Feels like yesterday we were sneaking out of Henderson's class to get burgers at that dive on 5th. (RIP—it's a yoga studio now?) ...