Golden.

My golden birthday (I turned 27 on the 27th) was deliciously simple.

Evans surprised me in the morning with a beautiful ring that has my birthstone, peridot, in the setting.

We went to dinner at a locally owned French restaurant, Saint-Jacques (which I HIGHLY recommend). {I wish my tastebuds could explain how divine this food was}

Evans's parents brought over this beautiful bouquet of sunflowers and lillies when they came to babysit:

I sewed a new curtain and shower curtain bottom for Van's bathroom...{all his bath toys are hidden for the sake of the picture!}

Sunday, Rhombus hosted a nice family luncheon {with coconut cake!} to celebrate.

Consdering how quickly my week days are flying by, I decided to get a jumpstart on Van's first birthday planning.  I am so excited that I have to reveal a teeny little invitation proof:

And disclose Van's "birthday suit" from Ragsland

My original intention was to just do the blog for the first year of Van's life {which is so quickly approaching!!} then have it printed into a book, and give to him for his first birthday. It has been such a great/easy way to keep track of all of his stories and pictures!