While Oliver did seem to like the car too (not as much as daddy though!), we were leaving him in the capable hands of my mom. It was our first trip away from him and we were both a little nervous...
It was raining when we left Seattle - had to put the top up going over the pass, but on the other side it was blue skies and HOT!
We finally made it to Walla Walla and stopped off at a few wineries on the way into town...
Woodward Canyon
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Mike had done an even better job with the accomodations: We stayed at Abeja. It is a turn of the century farm that has been converted into an Inn and a winery. Our room (above) was amazing and the farm grounds were incredible. It was perfect.
The view from our balcony, overlooking the vineyard.
Us in the hammock by a little creek...we both had a nap before going to dinner.
Actually, we had a few naps : )
It was perfect convertible weather the whole time. I could get used to this!
The Inn also provided fantastic breakfasts. It was served at 9AM, so we had time to run before and headed out to the wineries by 10:30. Unfortunately we both couldn't sleep in past 7:30. This baby has made us morning people whether we like it or not!
After breakfast, we had a tour of the winery. It is in an old converted barn. This is the view from the very top of the winery...the rolling hills in the distance are very similar to Pullman (where we met), but not too similar!
Mike finally let me drive into town on the last day.
Needless to say we have a little wine cellar now! It is going to take a while to drink all this...
We had a really great time. It was nice to reconnect after so many months focused entirely on the baby. But, man, on the LONG drive back to Seattle, I was missing that boy something fierce! He was as happy to see us as we were to see him. Grandma did a great job, but he missed his mamma and daddy.
That sounds like such a fun trip. I loved seeing the pictures and reading about it. I can't sleep in anymore either..even when I want to.
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