Birthday Weekend...

Hello all!  I turned one year older this past Friday and whenever it's the time around my birthday, Chris always makes it extremely special for me.  He always says September is my "birthday month".  And that one day is just not enough time to celebrate.  A couple of years ago, he gave me numerous gifts and took me out almost every weekend.  I think I might have gained ten pounds that month.  :)

Friday September 10th is my actual birthday.  Chris made reservations at an Italian restaurant called Anchovies and Olive which I was really excited to try.  But I'm sad to report that the restaurant disappointed me.  The food was only OK and the portions were teeny tiny.  Way too over rated for my taste.  But on a good note, here's what I wore!

I finally debuted my Discovery Lace dress!  It was a bit chilly that day so I wore it with my black tights and some gray suede booties with ruffles I got at the Nordies' annual sale this year.  I got a lot of comments with this outfit and it made me feel so pretty!

Yes ladies, that IS the Cream Confection coat!  I decided after trying this one that I liked it a lot and with the mild winters we get in Seattle, I'll get a lot of use out of it this year.  I've decided to actually take back the Clinton Trench in exchange for this, and it was a great decision.

Our dinner reservations at Anchovies and Olive was at 7:30.  We had some time to kill so we went into this tiny wine bar across the street called Poco Wine Bar.  It was great!  Ladies, don't you love those times when you and your man are not in a hurry, and can just enjoy the time with one another trying out new things.  I love these little date nights we have and I believe it's essential to keeping a healthy relationship.

No pictures of Anchovies and Olive, but after dinner we met up with some friends at another wine bar called Portalis Wine Bar in Ballard.

Saturday night, Chris' mom wanted to treat me out for dinner so we went to a fusion Asian place, also in Ballard.  For those followers that know me by now, can you tell what neighborhood in Seattle is my favorite? Hehehe.  Anyhoo, I wore my blue Camilla dress and we ordered some tapas and for dinner I had the chicken curry which came with three different dipping curries.  Very yummo!

Sunday my parents took me out for sushi.  It's more for my dad really since he always wants sushi when we go out...so I decided to have it for him.  It was a little cloudy so I decided to grab my field game cardi and match it with some brown boots I got not too long ago.

I always think it's so cute when my parents grab their reading glasses in public.  They only share one...it's adorable!

And OMG!  We went to a place called Kisaku, which is probably my favorite place in Seattle.  They have the best fish for the best price I believe.  It was my parents' very first time trying sea urchin...which is the yellow tongue looking thing on the right side.  It's an acquired taste and texture for people so it's not for everyone.  But Chris and I love it and so did my dad.

Random pic: This hoodie was one of Chris' bridal presents on our wedding day.  He gave me this with letters on the hood that read "Mrs. Jocson".  He also gave me some underwear with Mrs. Jocson on the booty.  Haha!!!  Finally, he gave me the Michael Kors Swarvski Cystals Ceramic white watch which I've yet to debut on the blog.  And what did I get him?  Well this of course....

And what happens when the daddy and his son gets tired after playing on the IPad?

Sunday nap!  Our cat loves to cuddle...and he's always sleeping with us on the couch.  Isn't this just precious?

There you have it?  My weekend in a blog!

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