The Perfect 1st Anniversary!

I love my husband so much and spending the whole day with him yesterday was the perfect way to celebrate our first year of marriage together. We started with a late brunch with custom-made omellettes, warm biscuits and mimosas (in our wedding flutes). The centerpiece was a lovely bouquet of roses and lilies that Ryan surprised me with at the office on Friday. So fun to get flowers at work!

Most of the day was spent lazing around. We took Jax on a nice, long walk to enjoy the chilly temps (low 60s!) and give her some much needed exercise. After a catnap on the couch with football playing in the background, I woke to find a surprise waiting for me in the bedroom...

What girl doesn't love a David Yurman bag sitting on her pillow?! Ryan spoiled me and got me a gorgeous ring that I had wanted for a while.

After much debate and research, we finally settled on a dinner location. We got dressed up and headed to The Oceanaire Seafood Room, a new restaurant to each of us.

After a delicious meal (one of Ryan's top 5 ever, he claims) of fabulous crab cake, shrimp and grits, Wahoo, stuffed Flounder, fried green tomatoes and hash browns (not exactly the healthiest, but delicious anyway!), our waiter surprised us with a Baked Alaska for dessert! Neither of us knew what it was but definitely liked the fiery combination of brownie, ice cream and marshmallow-tasting meringue. I had to hold back, though, because I knew waiting for us at home was another dessert...

A beautiful anniversary cake that my mom ordered for us from Sprinkles, one of the best bakeries in town. It was modeled after our original cake, with our wedding logo on top and paisleys on the sides. I have to admit - it was even prettier than the one we had for the wedding!

After a very filling day (I am still stuffed!), I am happy to say that we made it through the first year and I cannot wait for what our futures hold in the years to come!