Good choice - it's beautiful! Contrats on your first Coach! I, too, have that bag in black and I love it. Make sure you spray some suede protectant on the bottom. As much as I love the bag I hate the suede bottom because I am afraid I am going to ruin it.
I LOVE it Happy B-Day by the way lol,, it's similar in color to the Gallery Tote I got for Christmas last year,,, after printing it out and put pictures of it in my parents room,, they got the hint!! lol,, Awesome bag,, and I use it all the time!! I like the Coach Shopping Bag as well!! lol,, It looks great!! Enjoy it!!