November marked two very special events for us.
The first was a visit to California's wine country hosted by Carly and Tiffany. We visited wineries in both Napa and Sonoma Counties and had a wonderful dinner at the famous French Laundry restaurant in Yountville.
The second was a sensational Thanksgiving family gathering in Toledo.
We are truly blessed!
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| Overlooking the insectary and vineyards at Benziger Winery in Glen Ellen. |
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| Tiffany and Carly inspect the caves at Pride Mountain Vineyards near St. Helena. |
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| In the tasting room at Lancaster Vineyards near Healdsburg.. |
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| Testing samples at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma. |
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| The historic Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma. |
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| Beautiful moss grows on trees along a hiking trial at the Meadowood Resort near St. Helena. Carly enjoys a hike while working. |
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| Barb and Jim inspect the croquet field at the Meadowood Resort. Later, Jim demonstrates that wine is not enough. Bread is important too--at a bakery in Sonoma. |
| "Let's eat some turkey!" | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| David gets ready to begin the carving. |
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| Jonah and Mike - barely getting started. |
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| Granddad referees the breaking of the wishbone. |
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| Hayley enjoys her meal at "the kids table." |
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| So does Evan! |
