My Birthday Post (Part One)

Yes, I know this is a week late.  Bad Kristen!  This last week was my last at work, because I am taking about a month's worth of leave so that Joel and I can do some last minute traveling before we leave, and also so I can have a little less stress with our "back to America" move.  There are a lot of moving pieces when relocating to a different country, even if it is your home country.  So, rather than stress my controlling self out, this is the path I chose.  It hasn't hit me yet, but I am sure when Joel goes off to work tomorrow and I don't that it will finally sink in.

Anywho, back to my Birthday.  The closer I get to thirty, the less I want to celebrate.  So, we had a fairly low-key weekend.  The actual day of my Birthday Joel took me out to one of my favorite local places, the Rosenhof.  They make a magnificent Chateau Briand for two, and I paired it with some delicious croquettes and my favorite wine.  Afterwards, we went back to the house, where Joel surprised me with a beautiful pair of earrings he picked up when he was in Turkey, and a bottle of white Lambrusco.  It was amazing!  I saved it, though, and we will be popping it open tonight!  He also made me, from (mostly) scratch a Boston Creme Pie.  Spoiled much?  He is too good to me sometimes.

Me in front of the Rosenhof

My Birthday goodies!

My handsome husband and the cake he made me!

Perfect end to a perfect B-Day!

Part two will discuss our weekend in Baden Baden.  Stay tuned!