Monday, November 26, 2012

Wine Country, CA and Thanksgiving

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!
Overlooking the insectary and vineyards at Benziger Winery in Glen Ellen.
Tiffany and Carly inspect the caves at Pride Mountain Vineyards near St. Helena.
In the tasting room at Lancaster Vineyards near Healdsburg..
Testing samples at Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma.
The historic Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma.
Beautiful moss grows on trees along a hiking trial at the Meadowood Resort near St. Helena.  Carly enjoys a hike while working.
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!"
David gets ready to begin the carving.









Jonah and Mike - barely getting started.



Granddad referees the breaking of the wishbone.

Hayley enjoys her meal at "the kids table."
So does Evan!

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