Sonoma - Part 1

This past weekend I flew into San Francisco to go to my sister's bachelorette party in Sonoma, California. I arrived Thursday night and spent the night at my sister's new condo in San Francisco which was fun since they have a great view of the Bay Bridge from their place. On Friday, everyone drove up to Sonoma in the afternoon. We met Leslie (the Maid of Honor and my sister's best friend) and her mom, Jayne, at Benzinger Winery. The weather was beautiful and they had a great picnic spot picked out for all of us to eat a late lunch. Leslie made wine glasses for everyone and filled them with candy...they were so cute! After lunch, everyone tasted some of the wines until we were kicked out at closing! We then headed to B.R. Cohn winery which was open later. I liked this winery since I was able to taste the olive oil and vinaigrette's instead. I know...going to Sonoma and not having wine is like going to Hawaii and not having pineapple! That night we ate at a new restaurant in Sonoma and all shared appetizers. It was so much fun to see my family and everyone had a great time. I will post pictures of our Saturday at the spa tomorrow.

Renee in the bride tank top I made herThe cute wine glasses and bag that Leslie put together for Renee - it played a song when she opened the bag!Leslie and JayneOur picnic - Anne (aunt), Trish (godmother), Grandma, Jayne, Mom, Leslie, Renee, Jen (cousin) and Peggy (aunt)The beautiful vineyardsThe tasting room Trish, Anne, Me, Mitsi, Mom, Renee, Jen, Jayne, Peggy, Leslie, Grandma and Joanne (Jeff's mom)Leslie and I at dinnerMy aunts with my momRenee and my cousin JenMy grandma and IAll of us in one of the rooms at the Lodge at Sonoma