Melville Wine Tasting...

What would a trip to California be without going wine tasting? Michelle put together this great afternoon of wine tasting at Melville Vineyard and Winery. We had a private tasting and learned about the vineyard and their wine making process. After we had a nice picnic and enjoyed some of the wines we brought. We did a quick second tour at another nearby vineyard but it wasn't even close to being as good. Both wineries are only 15 minutes from our front door. Have we mentioned how much we love it here?????

A view of the vineyard...

The tasting...Keith sure looks happy!

Some of the ladies while the guys took a tour...

Thanksgiving Day...

This year we had some family come visit us!! No, not Paul, Jocelyn and Carson, our usual Thanksgiving company! Phil's brother, Keith, his wife, Lynn, and their two sons. It was so nice having them here. They spent the whole weekend with us. It was great! We did so many fun things. (More to follow) Thanksgiving dinner we spent at the Ashby's. Michelle did a fantastic job on everything and everyone made such tasty food. There were a few sore backs, aches and pains from the football game though. The best part was our family got to meet and spend time with our "other" family.

Time to eat...

Group photos...

M and her Uncle Keith...

Turkey Bowl '08...

Our good friends, The McKay's, put together a family football game Thanksgiving morning. It was such a great time. With only two small injuries "surprisingly" both belonging to Andi. Must have been all that rugby she played in college because she was playing hard out there. It was nice to get everyone together before the day's festivities started. (For the record the red team won!!!!!!)

Before the game started...

Action shot...

After game...

Vegas...

The girls had a long weekend off in November so we took advantage of it and took a trip with a group of friends to Vegas. Instead of staying in a hotel we rented a house with one of the other families. This was a great decision. The home was huge and had an in ground heated pool which the kids all loved. The girls loved the Cocoa Cola and M&M Factories. We also spent MANY hours in the amusement park at Circus Circus. Everyone had a great time and we are planning another trip in April.

The girls in front of New York New York...

Excalibur...

Halloween....

OK , I am far behind on blogging. When did our lives get so busy? It seems we are running non stop all the time. The girls went Trick or Treating with their groups of friends before they left everyone met here April's delicious Chili, mummy dogs and snacks. While the kids were out about 25 of us sat around and handed out candy. Made it much easier on the kids trick or treating. Sorry it's such a short one but I have a lot to post.

K dressed up for school...

Maddie, K and Hanna before Trick or Treating...

Kaihla, M and Lys before Trick or Treating...