Napa

Tyler and I have been so fortunate to be able to take some "adults only" trips this year.  We are so thankful for that.  First Puerto Rico and then - Napa!  We had been to San Francisco and Sonoma for an anniversary trip about 4 years ago - when we'd just found out we were expecting twins!  It was a fabulous trip, but, needless to say, I did not get to fully appreciate Sonoma.  So, I made Tyler try all the wine (which he did not like at the time), while I sniffed it.  Good times.

We were both able to enjoy the wine this year, in addition to beautiful weather & scenery, delicious food & quality time.  It's was super relaxing and restful - just what we needed!  The girls went to "Camp CocoPop" and had a great time.  I heard the counselors were awesome, though I am still waiting for the camp t-shirts.  ;)

One of the days we were there, we took a Platypus Tour - which I highly recommend.  The guide took us to 4 of the smaller wineries, so it wasn't as crowded & we also got to have a picnic lunch at one of them.  We had a great group on the tour & our guide was super knowledgeable.  I learned a ton.  Wine drinking?  Expected.  Learning?  Bonus!  The second day we did our own tour and took our time.

And I have to mention our B&B, which was awesome.  We stayed at the Arbor Guest House in Napa.  The owners, Dan & Candy, were so friendly & helpful.  They helped us with dinner reservations, put on an awesome happy hour both nights we were there and cooked us delicious 3 course breakfasts both mornings too.  Awesome.  Walking distance to downtown Napa, comfy beds, fireplace in the room and cookies before bedtime?  Yes, please.

We finally tried one!  "Better than 5 Guys" raves Tyler.

Enjoying his wine flight in downtown Napa

Double fisting it at our first stop.  Casa Nuestra.

Barrel tasting! 

Our spread at Paoletti.  Funny guy. 

"Catacombs" under Paoletti.  He also had busts of famous people all along the walls.

Tyler's favorite bust. :)

Where we ate our picnic lunch

Paoletti.  He also owns a restaurant in Brentwood (CA).  Fancy.

Mmm...grapes.

Arger-Martucci.  Recommended by our lovely neighbors.  Great wines!

Frog's Leap.  BEAUTIFUL.  Also a working farm

Frog's Leap

Rocking chairs we never wanted to leave.

Wine goggles?  Ha.

Our dream home.  In the form of a winery.  Frog's Leap.

Driving back to the airport!