Sonoma...continued

Jayme and Carey at Viansa - tasting wine - Carey and I were the "die-hards" we made it through 2 tastings. I was halfway lit (it was early!!! ) so we quit after 2 wineries and just toured. Glen, Sue, Aaron, Wendy, Bob, George, Jayme, Carey, and I went for the day. Aunt B and Preston hung out at the "big" house. It was a fun day.

B, Preston, Yaya - thrilling moment for Preston in SF! There were TWO SFFD trucks at the wharf - they drove by and waved. He was pretty jazzed about it.

Kind of a typical pose for Wendy and Bob, later Aaron joined the lap-bots and they complained about B watching TV!!!

Wendy's Beemer - of course B was totally irritated with this bumper sticker - California is full of "lemonaid drinking liberals"

Jaccuzi Winery - this place had olive oil tasting too, and they had a section for olive oil soaps, and other products. (Sue and George hanging out while I'm taking pics) Beautiful stone building - made me think of my Dad and brothers (masons and the argonut)

This painting was at the olive oil section of the winery. I just loved the painting. This picture

doesn't do it justice but it really spoke to me for some reason. I love the colors, the shapes of the olive pickers, love the tree. I just love it!

This is crazy Preston after he fell off the stationary trains in the park. From what I heard, he took a running leap up the steps and just kept going off the other side. He told me he ran out of room. It actually looked worse that this picture, but a day or two later he was healed. Scared the living crap out of Aunt Sue and Yaya.

Preston and Yaya - having a moment in the fabulous weather out on the patio at the

"big" house.

Aaron and Preston - boys being boys... they had a good time together.

Wendy and her new man . Bob left and Scott came for dinner. He was very nice.

We were surprised because he was a pretty straight arrow. Not Wendy's usual type.

(Sayin' it with love, Wendy)

Thanks Wendy, for putting us up in these cool places. Everyone should get the chance

to come to this beautiful place.

Whine Country ...oh I mean WINE country!

Preston, taking a much needed rest!

Wine tasting at Viansa Winery

Beautiful....

Our vacation house

Leaving San Francisco

-Timewise these pictures are actually backwards- but anyway, it was beautiful weather and such a beautiful place to visit. Will write more, just want to whine that I don't live there...

PP12 What's Growing in My Garden Now....

Preston, smiling. He is dumping dirt on the lawn - I am asking him not to.
I love his expression.

The zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and flowers are all gone. The garden boxes are now

a construction site. Lots of digging going on.

Preston took a small break to check things out from the swing...

Surveying his site. If you know Preston you know he loves his trucks and equipment. He's a busy boy!!

Zombies Everywhere!!!

Zombie Lady
Bella and Crazed Jazz Fan! (Chelsea & Ed)
Crazy Zombie Lady (Wow I wasn't trying to do that with my eyes)
Fireman Preston with Papa's Pumpkin creations!
Halloween Sisters~ Pirate with a Rack! Crazy Person and the Cheery Witch- (Lana, Julie & Di)
The party Hosts - Michelle & Johnny
The Zombie party was very fun - Johnny & Michelle had outdone themselves with ghouls and ghosts and scary stuff. Every part of the house was decorated and the food was delicious. I will be hounding Johnny for his Pumpkin Curry soup recipe! Went to Lana and Ed's (scored some buffalo chili there - haven't tried it yet but will have it for lunch today..) first and then over to the Zombie party. October is over now and on to November!!! It went fast.