Happy birthday James. We went out to dinner for James's birthday 

We got to the airport for our trip back home. We had wi-fi access, so Jacie was able to get connected before we headed home. How do you surf the net, email, I.M. and talk on your cell phone all at the same time? Here's how..

We drove back to Sacramento, dropped off Justin and Paige, said our goodbyes to them. They may be home for Thanksgiving but probably not until New Years Eve. When we got to our hotel, Jeannie was already missing her two boys.

We headed for the Oakland airport to drop off Johnnie. He had to get back to L.A. for work the next day. We all said our goodbyes. He will be home for Christmas.

There were tons of little shops and stores. Everyone got there fill of shopping.

On Sunday, we had a wonderful brunch at Brad and Gail's. We said our goodbyes and headed out to the quaint town of Healdsberg.

We headed back to the hotel

We all got our fill..

Everyone dug in

Justin had a mixture of shellfish in a tomatoe sauce. He needed the bib.

Paige's parents, Brad and Gail, joined us for the nice meal.

We ate at a seafood restaurant at Bodega Bay.

No Jacie, You can't swim to Japan.

Some beautiful children.

Little sister and big brother John

A sea lion on a rock below us.

A happy couple.

Jeana and Jacie

We reached the coast and looked to the horizon

We headed back to the car to continue our trip to the sea. Along the way we drove past huge redwood forests as we skirted along side the Russian River as it meadered down to the Pacific.

We tasted some champagne and purchased some of Wisconsin's favorite brandy !

We stopped at The Korbel Winery.

We all headed out to the ocean. Throughout Sonoma County are signs like this that show you which way to go for different wineries

Paiges parents invited us all to come over for lunch, Their home was so nice. Lots of natural woods and big windows inviting the beauty of nature into the house. Jacie found a new friend in Paige's old friend Cecil.

We all had a fantistic time!!!

At the bell tower........

Looked back.........

Headed out with our purchases...

Soaked in the beauty........

We looked around one last time.........

We all could have stayed here all day but we had more to do and see.

We all had a great time, we drank, we talked, we laughed

we enjoyed our afternoon just talking

Words cannot describe the views, the sites, the smells.

Nothing could be nicer than great wine and great company on a beautiful day at one of the prettiest places on earth.

We tried some of the wine..

What a perfect location

Four minus one. James had to work and couldn't come with us. We all really missed him.

Another view of the patio

The patio, where the refreshments will be served

Where the tables will be set for dinner...

some views from the lawn....

The lawn where the ceremony will take place.

A pretty wishing well water fountain

We walked around the building. Justin showed us around.

St Francis Assisi, Patron Saint of animals and ecology.

The Winery was named after St. Francis Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order.

A beautiful location on a beautiful day

This will be the location of Paige and Justin's wedding.