While we’ve been enjoying some pretty awesome weather and family time the real purpose of the trip is to celebrate Aric’s 40th birthday.

Beautiful house in Sonoma big enough for 11 adults and 6 kids: check

Dearest of friends reunited after 5 years: check

Party bus: check

Second day of wine tasting starts with the ultra-hip winery, Rams Gate.

I wish all my Saturdays could involve wine with great friends at ten in the morning.

Only one winery in, it’s too early to be tired baby

11:00am, happily buzzed, only one kid crying, off to a great start!