We ventured up north to Calistoga to hang out with Casey’s family this Memorial Day weekend. There was some rain, sunshine & a whole lot of eating and drinking (what else is new?). Cooper got to play with his cousins and we all got to hang out in my sister-in-law’s parent’s gorgeous home. I took a few pictures with my cellphone because my digital SLR proved too heavy to carry when I had a drink in my hand.
Here’s what we saw:
Pretty wine country!
All of the kids & moms went on a little walk around the neighborhood.
The kids piled up in a red wagon! Hello Cousins!
My niece and her friend pulled the kids. I can’t believe she’s almost 15! I feel old.
We saw mailboxes. A long line of them… It means we’re out in a remote place, huh?
And roses soo pretty… you wanna take a bite of one.
I fell in love with gray nail polish & cracks in the road.
The kids played with balls, bats, a water table, tricycles & a dog door all weekend. Fun times.
I had serious trough envy. I want more. Like…10 of them.
There was a cool RV in the back for guests to sleep in. I really want to drive across country some day.
One day for lunch, I made bruschetta!
Everyone enjoyed the Strawberry Goat Cheese, Artichoke Basil & Tuna & White Bean versions.
Cooper played with his cousin Henry at the park. Cooper threw sticks off a bridge. We saw a snake.
On Sunday, I drove to Oakland to take a Jam Making 101 class at Blue Chair Fruit Company.
We made 4 different variations of Strawberry Raspberry jam (more of that soon!). It rocked.
After my long drive, I rejoined the family around the outdoor fire with cocktails and s’mores.
What a great weekend! Now it’s time to unpack our bags and chill out in the back yard.
More soon!
