Thankful

Yesterday, Cort and I returned from a long weekend trip with friends to Napa and Sonoma Counties.

We learned a little about the process of turning grapes into wine, and we tasted a lot of wine.

We saw vineyards in their beautiful autumn splendor.

We met interesting winemakers, and saw rows and rows of wine.

We saw caves of champagne and learned about the riddling process.

And enjoyed some champagne (which has always been my personal favorite) as well.

We saw AMAZING views of the valley

Which we enjoyed over a few glasses of wine and a picnic.

And while we were gone, Gramma and Gransan took wonderful care of our four kids, including the one who spent part of the time throwing up.

It seems appropriate to express thanks, doesn't it?