Nicole’s parents came to visit and we had to show them Napa and Sonoma. Though not as colorful as just a few weeks back, and rather cloudy in the morning, it was still hard not to be taken by the beauty of the region and the extravagance of the wineries. Nicole’s father, who married us almost [...]

Nicole and I had a wonderful Sunday in Napa & Sonoma. We took photographic advantage of all the plentiful mustard flower fields, cherry blossoms, and vineyards that rival each other in their refined beauty! We took our blanket and had a picnic at our favorite winery. A bottle of “Off Dry” Riesling, french bread, cheese, and prosciutto [...]

A couple of months ago we had an addition to our family – meet our niece Jane! She makes adorable faces and can beat anyone in a staring competition. The family’s in love with her already. With her proud Mom!

I was standing there, washing dishes (yes, I do that sometimes!) when I was suddenly struck with a feeling of nostalgia. I remembered my late grandparents and truly missed them for the first time in many months. My father’s parents died less than two months apart, neither knowing of each other’s death. There is something [...]