34 Revolutions

This past weekend I celebrated 34 revolutions around the sun...or in other words, my 34th birthday. I took some time to reflect on my life thus far and where I am today, and I am filled with so much gratitude that it's hard to put it into words. I am married to a man who loves me unconditionally and has been in my corner for the last 19 years (yes I know, it's insane to me too). I have two sons who are healthy, happy and the light of my life. I am surrounded by family and friends who support me in good times and bad. I have a great job with a company that I'm proud to be a part of. I have a roof over my head and I'm able to provide for my family financially. I am training for my first half marathon. Life is good. GOD IS GOOD. 

On Friday, my actual birthday, Randy and I dropped the kids off at daycare and drove in to the city. First order of business was a mani/pedi for me at Sutter Nails. Randy went to the Apple store to check out the new iPhone 5 release, and to my surprise, he picked one up for me! It's so cool, bigger but lighter than my 4G version. Next stop was lunch at Wayfare Tavern, yet another restaurant on my long list of places-to-eat. Unfortunately I lost the pics I snapped of our food, but boy was it good! We shared deviled eggs and lobster corn chowder for appetizers, then had fried chicken and seared ahi tuna for our entrees. The food was so flavorful, perfectly cooked and totally satisfying. That Florence Tyler sure knows what he's doing! 

After lunch we did a little bit of shopping in Union Square, and on our way back to the parking garage, we came across a free exhibit by Hermes. Talk about a find - actual Hermes craftsmen were set up at different stations, showing people how their products are painstakingly made by hand. Hermes is known for their astronomical prices, but after seeing the craftsmen at work, I have a new appreciation for the artistry and skill that goes into each of their products. What a treat to find this exhibit!

My birthday ended with a family dinner at Korea House in Concord. My dad, Auntie Girlie, Ate and family were all there and we feasted on some of my favorite Korean dishes. So delicious! Instead of a cake, we shared a variety of bundtinis - adorable little Bundt cakes. 

But the birthday celebration didn't stop there! Thanks to my awesome hubby we had a spa treatment and an overnight at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. But first, we stopped for brunch at Boon Fly Cafe. 

Famous donuts

B.E.L.T. Sandwich - so good!

It was such a luxury to spend one on one time with Randy, read magazines poolside and sip on champagne in peace and quiet. We rounded out the day with a delicious dinner at the beautiful Farm Restaurant at the Carneros Inn. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday.

The mineral soaking pool in the spa

Randy enjoying the hot jacuzzi

Fresh snacks in the spa lounge

Pretty fountain with my favorite flowers

Cheers to another year of life!