mama mia

Mom came to spend her 60th birthday week with me in California!
There were many fun (but poorly documented) activities. Among them were several awesome dinners (including one with the extended family in Pleasanton) and a viewing of Wicked (Wicked, Wicked) in SF (which was sooooooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooood).

The trip's grand finale was a fabulous weekend trip to wine country.

Domaine Carneros was our first stop.

We had the champagne taster and the cheese plate. MMMM. Breakfast of champions.

Artesa was the next stop.

They have fancy fountains and sculptures. Ahhhrt and wine are a great combo.

They also have spectacular views.

Next stop: Turnbull.
They have an impressive photography exhibition in their reserve tasting room.

Turnbull's old car (photo for Grandma and Arnie).
Mom joined the wine club here. Free tastings!

We also went to Charles Krug, but sadly, no pictures. On the plus side, Tak joined the wine club there!

We stayed in Calistoga and had a fancy shmancy dinner at Solbar. Here's our hotel, the Carlin Country Cottages:

We got breakfast at this cute diner (with xmas deco) before hitting the Napa outlet mall on the way home! All in all, it was a great trip.

Happy Birthday, Mom!