Napa Valley

My friend, Lani, turns the big 4-0 later this week.  Her hubby surprised her with a long weekend trip to Napa, California.  We had perfect weather, wonderful food and the best company.  It was a great weekend!

We visited nine different wineries....

  Took an awesome ride in a hot-air balloon!  I got to check that one off my bucket list!  Thanks Kosta!

 Ate at eight different restaurants!

And drank way too many glasses of wine to count!

It was a fabulous weekend in honor of one of the best people I know!  

Love ya girlie, thanks for letting us share this wonderful occasion with you!

San Diego!

 We spent a few hours at the San Diego Zoo!  

 The sunset from Paradise Point....where we stayed!

 LaJolla Beach....this was my favorite!

  Seeing the seals in their natural habitat was better than the zoo for me....and free!  That's even better!

 Torry Pines!  Beautiful!

Paradise Point...this was the little island we stayed on!  It was a GREAT trip!

Note to self....

...and hard working husband.

In the future, please do NOT purchase a bag of very yummy Doritos before leaving the country.  I know that you purchased them "for the kids", so that they would have something yummy to take in their lunch, but while packing/or making the above said lunch this mama has snacked on way too many of the delicious, and oh-so-bad-for-you, get-your-fingers-all-orange snack.  They are no longer allowed to enter this home!


Thank you very much!

Man of the House

My hubby is on a trip, a business trip to England.   For some strange reason, I haven't heard much about the work part, but I have heard about the yummy pub food and drink!

Before Andy left on Saturday, I overheard the start of a conversation between Andy and Max.  As I was walking by his room, I heard Andy say, "Now while I'm gone, you're going to have to be the man of the house...."

Maybe it's just me, but this totally just warms my heart!

So as the kids and I were getting ready the next morning for church, Max comes out of his room, dressed and ready to go.  Sporting is khaki pants, button up shirt and sweater vest he walks into the bathroom where I was curling my hair and says, "So, since I am the man of the house....you know what that means, right?!"  I reply, "What does that mean?" curious to hear his answer.  He says, "That means I get to sleep with you!"  I couldn't help but laugh.  It was so cute, however I was quick to inform him that everyone would be sleeping in their own beds and that I was actually looking forward to having the bed to myself for a few nights. 

I did enjoy the first few nights of having a bed to myself....but I'm ready for Andy to be home!  At least I know that if I really need some company, the little man of the house will be there for me!