A little sprinkling of old and new Valentine's decor....I love the bright colors because it means spring (and our new baby) are arriving around the corner.
A little sprinkling of old and new Valentine's decor....I love the bright colors because it means spring (and our new baby) are arriving around the corner.
It rained all day, so we spent most of it indoors doing things like buying new shoes & cleaning up the house. So, this afternoon when the weather started to clear up we decided it was time to go for a little walk. We got Sophia a new wagon about a month ago, but didn't put it together until the inclement weather.
Here are some images from the walk we went on. 
It rained all day, so we spent most of it indoors doing things like buying new shoes & cleaning up the house. So, this afternoon when the weather started to clear up we decided it was time to go for a little walk. We got Sophia a new wagon about a month ago, but didn't put it together until the inclement weather.
Here are some images from the walk we went on.
Cyrus and I have never been away from Sophia simultaneously over night; this is most because we don’t have family in town and it is hard to get away. 
So, we took an opportunity for a rendezvous on Friday night and went to Calistoga. One of my favorite places to go is Indian Springs because of the gorgeous surroundings and the geyser fed pool. We left mid afternoon, stopped at Domaine Chandon in Yountville for Cyrus to taste and me to get some new Champagne stoppers for when I can indulge in my favorite cocktail again, and then headed to Dean and Deluca for a few cheeses, nuts and a baguette. After checking in we had a little bed picnic and headed to the pool. We floated around for a while, looking at the stars and chatting and then went back to the room to get ready for dinner. Being that we were tired we opted for a local wine bar for dinner, which unfortunately was a little disappointing. This disappointment was short lived though as we indulged in a 12-hour slumber and awoke feeling amazing. 
We spent the morning again in the pool and then got ready and went to walk around St. Helena. No trip to the Napa Valley is complete for me without a stop in Woodhouse chocolates, which we procured for our friends and family. 
After St. Helena we stopped at Grgich Hills to taste some wines. The wine maker was kind enough to let us taste whatever we wanted, so Cyrus indulged in some 2005, 2006 and 2007 varieties. We ended up with a few amazing bottles, some with great meaning to our lives. We bought Sophia a 2008 Zinfandel for her 21st birthday and a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon for our 10-year anniversary. 
After tasting wine we headed to Bouchon in Yountville for the best lunch of our lives. We started with endive and radicchio with apple and Rochefort and then I had leg of lamb and Cyrus had the Osso Bucco. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned- we will definitely be returning. Being that we had a party starting at 4 in our honor in the bay area, we opted for 2 Bouchons and lattes to go for dessert. 
We drove back and arrived at the party right on time; Sophia was thrilled to see us and we had a wonderful time catching up with everyone, including the new babies.
Throw in the Sunday morning farmer’s market and French brunch in Campbell and this was the perfect weekend. I think we got a lot out of our short trip- a chance to reconnect as a couple and not just parents. I am already looking forward to our next couple weekend, even if it will be many months or possibly years away.
Cyrus and I have never been away from Sophia simultaneously over night; this is most because we don’t have family in town and it is hard to get away.
So, we took an opportunity for a rendezvous on Friday night and went to Calistoga. One of my favorite places to go is Indian Springs because of the gorgeous surroundings and the geyser fed pool. We left mid afternoon, stopped at Domaine Chandon in Yountville for Cyrus to taste and me to get some new Champagne stoppers for when I can indulge in my favorite cocktail again, and then headed to Dean and Deluca for a few cheeses, nuts and a baguette. After checking in we had a little bed picnic and headed to the pool. We floated around for a while, looking at the stars and chatting and then went back to the room to get ready for dinner. Being that we were tired we opted for a local wine bar for dinner, which unfortunately was a little disappointing. This disappointment was short lived though as we indulged in a 12-hour slumber and awoke feeling amazing.
We spent the morning again in the pool and then got ready and went to walk around St. Helena. No trip to the Napa Valley is complete for me without a stop in Woodhouse chocolates, which we procured for our friends and family.
After St. Helena we stopped at Grgich Hills to taste some wines. The wine maker was kind enough to let us taste whatever we wanted, so Cyrus indulged in some 2005, 2006 and 2007 varieties. We ended up with a few amazing bottles, some with great meaning to our lives. We bought Sophia a 2008 Zinfandel for her 21st birthday and a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon for our 10-year anniversary.
After tasting wine we headed to Bouchon in Yountville for the best lunch of our lives. We started with endive and radicchio with apple and Rochefort and then I had leg of lamb and Cyrus had the Osso Bucco. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned- we will definitely be returning. Being that we had a party starting at 4 in our honor in the bay area, we opted for 2 Bouchons and lattes to go for dessert.
We drove back and arrived at the party right on time; Sophia was thrilled to see us and we had a wonderful time catching up with everyone, including the new babies.
Throw in the Sunday morning farmer’s market and French brunch in Campbell and this was the perfect weekend. I think we got a lot out of our short trip- a chance to reconnect as a couple and not just parents. I am already looking forward to our next couple weekend, even if it will be many months or possibly years away.
It is hard to believe that it is mid January 2011. This means that I have a new year to-do list a mile long, mostly brought on by my ever swelling belly and the kicking baby inside. This baby is scheduled to arrive in 3 months. So, forgive me for not writing posts more often- I have been busy doing things that are not necessarily blog worthy and been too tired to write them down.
This week my in-laws are in town and thus far have managed to help get a few things off the to-do list, much in part to them working diligently on these tasks.
Move furniture out of the nursery
Put closet organizers into the nursery closet
Start (and maybe finish soon) the new curtains for the dining room
But the to-do list is still a long list of painting, buying things like curtains, rug, crib mattress, and washing/assembling the nursery. Additionally it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have another big project like completely redo the dining room from paint and wainscoting on the walls to new curtains and chair covers. But it will get done I am sure or it won’t and this baby will arrive to a loving, but less pulled together household.
After subjecting you to such a boring post the least I can do is share a few cute pictures of my princess.
Playing dress up
Bath time fun
It is hard to believe that it is mid January 2011. This means that I have a new year to-do list a mile long, mostly brought on by my ever swelling belly and the kicking baby inside. This baby is scheduled to arrive in 3 months. So, forgive me for not writing posts more often- I have been busy doing things that are not necessarily blog worthy and been too tired to write them down.
This week my in-laws are in town and thus far have managed to help get a few things off the to-do list, much in part to them working diligently on these tasks.
Move furniture out of the nursery
Put closet organizers into the nursery closet
Start (and maybe finish soon) the new curtains for the dining room
But the to-do list is still a long list of painting, buying things like curtains, rug, crib mattress, and washing/assembling the nursery. Additionally it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have another big project like completely redo the dining room from paint and wainscoting on the walls to new curtains and chair covers. But it will get done I am sure or it won’t and this baby will arrive to a loving, but less pulled together household.
After subjecting you to such a boring post the least I can do is share a few cute pictures of my princess.
Playing dress up
Bath time fun
