This is a pic TBF took at Lake of the Woods Sunday evening. We spent the day at the cabin on the lake swimming, sunning, bbqing, and watching a fireworks display over the water. The time with my family was really, really great. Sunny and hot. Lots of laughter and fun. TBF fits in well with the fam which makes so happy. We're an "interesting" and sometimes dramatic bunch, and he takes it all in stride with humor and an easy attitude. It also turns out that he is an excellent photographer. I'll post more snapshots from the trip soon.

Napa is beautiful. Yesterday we spent the afternoon visiting Chandon (fantastic reserve champagnes!), St. Supery, V. Sattui, and Castello di Amorosa. We started with Chandon, and the champagne went straight to my head, of course, so I spent most of the day feeling buzzed after my other tastings. We purchased a couple of wines, and we had a very good lunch from the deli of V. Sattui. But, let me tell you, the place to eat in Napa is ZuZu. Slightly slow service, but every single thing we ate was amazing. I have 11 words for you: Shaved Artichoke-Portobello Salad with Lemon-Truffle Vinaigrette & Sao Jorge. TBF and I joke about going back and plunking down a $100 bill for as much of that salad as we can get. It's the kind of joking with more than a small hint of seriousness.

Today, Sonoma. Ferrari-Carano, here we come!