Turning 27 on the 27th! :)

Wednesday, October 27th 2010 I celebrated my 27th birthday. It rained cats and dogs that day and Athens had multiple tornado warnings!  I had four people from the county come to observe me and evaluate me and right after school I had a meeting at the county office that late!  To say the least, I was NOT a happy camper when I got home!

Of course, Josh saved the day.  We opened gifts because I NOT a morning person.  I can barely focus in the morning much less open gifts.  Josh got me a new coach purse and wallet that I desperately needed.  I was using the same Louis Vuitton purse that I have had since college.  I guess I am just really picky about purses! 

After presents we went to the "Five and Ten" restaurant in Athens.  It was so nice.  The ambiance was beautiful and the food was amazing.  We have heard great things about this restaurant so I was really excited to try it out.  The oysters are OUT OF THIS WORLD.  I plan on taking anyone who visits us in Athens to this yummy restaurant!

Thursday evening our sweet friends that Hammarlunds threw me a birthday dinner.  We had a DELICIOUS Mexican meal with margarita's and Lindsay Ann made me the MOST DELICIOUS strawberry cake I have ever tasted in my life.  We had a blast and I felt so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful friends.  We had a great evening of eating, sharing funny stories about me, and laughing.  Unfortunately, FSU lost against NC State that night.  It didn't matter too much to me though.  I still had a great time and felt very loved.

Friday we didn't have school due to Fall Break.  We headed down to St. Augustine to visit my folks.  Friday night my parents went to a Stephen Curtis Chapman concert.  This is the musician that sings the song "Cinderella" that my Dad and I danced to at our wedding.  He called me when that song came on and played it for me.  SO neat!  Josh and I went to O'steen's.  It was an

 hour wait but so worth it.  O'Steen's is my favorite restaurant in St. Augustine.  Nothing fancy, just great southern food!  Saturday my Dad and Josh went golfing.  My mom and I hung out on by the pool and  drank coffee.  My best friend from Apopka came to visit me and made me a scarecrow cupcake cake.  It was so cute!  She said it reminded her of  a costume I wore when we were little.  She looked all over for the picture of me wearing the costume but couldn't find it!  Ash, my mom, and I headed out to get lunch and go shopping.  We ate at a great restaurant called the Floridian.  GREAT fried pickles and fried green tomato bruschetta- amazing!  My mom wanted to take me to a baby store and quilting shop she had been checking out.  She was "Gramma Fever" big time!  I love it... I can't lie!  Josh and my Dad both played the best game of golf they have ever had.  Overall, great day!

Went home to watch the Georgia vs. Florida game and grill out fish.   It was delicious!  I even got to eat off the special plate.  A tradition in my family.  Only downside - the Gators beat the dawgs. 
All in all I had a FANTASTIC birthday week.  I am so blessed to be surrounded by such great friends and family.  I am eternally grateful.