We took our first trip alone the first week of May. I had a work conference in Napa Valley , CA Wednesday through Saturday and it wasn't an ideal place for Jaxon, so we decided to take the trip on our own (last year he went with us to the conference) We definitely were a little nervous to leave Jaxon home (the first time we left him overnight was just two weeks before - we stayed at the Davenport for my birthday so that we could "practice" leaving him overnight) Jaxon was in good hands though - as his routine was completely the same (except for us not being home at night) Shaunae came and watched him during the day - when we left on Wednesday - he just said "Bye, bye" as he thought we were just leaving for work. He couldn't quite figure out why mommy had tears down her cheeks as he just kept wiping them off with his fingers :-) Aunt Heidi and Grandma stayed the nights and he thought it was great fun. Heidi said that he didn't seem to notice the first two days, but by day three he would weep a little and ask for us - although he was quickly distracted and went on playing! Definitely harder on Mom and Dad than Jaxon. After we got there and got settled in - we had a very relaxing and wonderful time. Although there was work involved for me - it was in an amazing setting and we definitely managed to have some fun as well! I think this might be the first post without any pictures of Jaxon, but still I thought I would share some photos from our beautiful trip to Napa Valley!
Amazing hotel that we stayed in - absolutely gorgeous! It was right in the middle of Yountville~
Gorgeous scenery.
Wine tasting at Stag's Leap with a few of my co-workers.
Immaculate grounds of Ravana winery.
Our first stop of the day - Darms Lane winery - what a fabulous vineyard. The owner herself conducted the wine tasting, then took us out into the vineyard to show us the vines and explain the process!
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