This is the fourth birthday I celebrate for my hubby since we first laid eyes on each-other in November of 2007.
This is also the first time I make it a point to make it only about us.
This is odd if only for two reasons: I usually make it a point to gather people to celebrate our big celebrations. And, I always include people - be it family or friends - to help decide on where we celebrate.
But after a friend of my hubby complained, quite publicly, that Bottega Louie wasn't up to par with her family-run-of-the-mill-chain restaurants, I threw my hat up in the air and gave up.
No more would I try to please everyone, especially if they couldn't -at least- appreciate good food.
The Mozzarella Bar at Osteria Mozza
Any who, my choice this year, as in -I didn't ask a single person, friend, family member, or otherwise, where I should take my hubby-, was none other than one of the best Italian Restaurants in the city: Osteria Mozza.
Fortunately for me, I have worked with Nancy Silverton in the past - and of course - how could she forget the tall glass of water that I am.
She was not only cordial, she made it a point to chat with us and send us something to celebrate my hubby's birthday.
Food, I tell ya, has a way of getting everyone in a pleasant mood - especially when served in a classy joint.
Hubby's Oversized Birthday Cupcake from Sweet Lady Jane
Unfortunately, my hubby was feeling a bit under the weather and didn't feel up-to sitting in a room full of strangers to see Titanic in 3D at the Arclight as we had planned.
We, instead did what we love to do: Walk along the Santa Monica beach and enjoy a cone of the best ice-cream, shopped at Nordstrom, and cuddled with Chatito as we came home later that evening.
Hubby and me outside of Osteria Mozza
It was then, when we were bundled between blankets cuddling with our four-legged son, that we both uttered in unison: "we didn't need a big celebration, a large party, or the company of others when we have each other."
Yes - we have each other.
Isn't life grand?
