Eat, Drink, and Be Married

Last week we took a special trip in celebration of Mama and Daddy's 5th Wedding Anniversary. On a plane once again, we flew to meet Oma, Opa, Uncle T and Miss M in Northern California's wine county. It was a very lovely weekend and we were able to have lots of fun. So please follow this little series of posts as we chronicle our adventures from the week.

One of the highlights for this trip was obtaining a table at the French Laundry through Jason's mentor. We thoroughly enjoyed this study of gastronomy. Here is the visual summary of our experience:

The service was by far one of the best experiences we have every had in dining. Uncle T fondly called the staff ninjas as their choreographed dances of plate drop, pick up, and table service was beautifully executed in that we felt that they were never there. The server and sommelier were fun, witty, and proper. All adding to the delightful experience.

The parting treat for the next morning...perfect with morning coffee...

Celebrations!

We had much to celebrate here in the barrel this weekend! 

Anniversaries, festivals, and of course a very special birthday!

Mama and Elias traveled to Wabash for a surprise wedding reception

It was Grammy and Gramps 70th Wedding Anniversary!

We asked them the secret to 70 years of marriage...

Something a little like...

Giving and taking...

And keeping the love alive!

Elias had fun with Gram

And when you give a toddler an iPad, they'l be putty in your hands..

Daddy traveled to New York to go Phishing with Uncle D and N at the band's Festival.

 We celebrated our country's birthday as well.

We caught the fireworks at Elias' friends' house

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

Family Portraits

Please enjoy our friends from Crowe's Eye Photography's chance to peek inside our barrel for Elias' Two Year Photos: