Sunday, February 1, 2009

Napa

So, when we initially discussed what this year would look like, we planned for a European rendezvous (just Mommy and Daddy) at about the six-month mark. Well, plans have changed based on the fact that a certain Daddy absolutely cannot pass up an opportunity to see his little girl even if it means spending a couple of weeks gallivanting around England. I can't honestly say that I blame him...although, at this point, I'd take the European-gallivanting trip solo since the little peanut and I are pretty much in each other's company 24/7. I hope that doesn't sound awful...she really is a joy these days, but one can have too much joy, right?! Okay, it's not really that bad...she does go to Mother's Day Out once a week and in recent weeks has spent at least one night with either Nana or Mimi. Anyway, I digress...

My point here is to tell you how excited I am about the fact that Jared and I will be taking a trip to Napa Valley while he is visiting in March. Woo-hoo! We're staying Friday through Wednesday, which is the longest amount of time I could convince the love of my life to be apart from his littlest girl (who will be in the loving care of her grandparents while we are away.) We're going to stay at the Marriott in Napa. We know that we want to do at least one wine-tasting shuttle (which means you just taste your little heart out and they drive your tipsy tail around!) and Jared mentioned wanting to take a hot-air balloon ride. I'm ecstatic!! If anyone has been to Napa and has tips or suggestions, lay them on me please!

7 comments:

GG said...

Sounds like a great trip to Napa Valley but I can sure understand how daddy feels. He's been away for so long and she misses him more than words can ever tell. You can see it in her eyes. I'm proud of him.Wish I was there to keep her while you are gone. It would be my greatest pleasure.

Robin said...

Sounds like a fun trip. I'm glad you two still get to go somewhere fun and that he gets to see Eleanor.

AND MARCH IS NEXT MONTH!

Shana-Lynn said...

Awww....that sounds so fun. I went to Napa Valley, but I was a kid, so I don't really have any suggestions. I hope you have wonderful time and enjoy each other!!

starfitch said...

I totally understand both sides...you'd be fine with the alone time but he really needs his little girl. Best of both worlds, this way!

My wonderful husband took me on a California adventure for my 30th birthday (oh so many years ago). We had a car so we went to both Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We preferred Sonoma, but that's not to say that Napa wasn't delightful as well. Sonoma was just less crowded and more laid back. My favorite winery is Ledson (http://www.ledsonwinery.com/winery) Winery...gorgeous gorgeous. It was also fun to go to the Coppola winery. You'll have a great time! If you don't know much about what you like when it comes to wine, you sure will when you come home. Be sure to share your favorites when you return! And please, for this pregnant lady, if you end up at Ledson taste the Muscat and think of me.... hahahahhahaha!

Susie PSU said...

We went and LOVED it. The sunrise hot air balloon ride is cool. So is the Jelly Belly factory tour. As is the brewery tour around the corner from that. The vineyards...our favorite was V. Sattui. We ordered a case from there!

Lisa said...

I've never been, but I've been told its great. You will have a blast. You totally deserve the time away with just your hubbie.

Kimberly said...

That sounds DEVINE! I'm so happy for you!