Chicken, Swiss Chesse, Pesto, Lettuce and Tomatoes With Pickles

This is the sandwich which the hubby and I shared yesterday. We had to select ingredients that we wanted on a sandwich to share. I thought that this was a perfect representation of our marriage. Some things we like just the same, some we ordered for the other because we know they like it and then there is the fun action of sharing the sandwich we built together. Our marriage is unique. Ev and I are very different but also similar. We enhance each other and our lives together. To put it bluntly, we make each other’s life full.

Today marks our 10th Anniversary!

Thank you to all for all your kind sentiments. We are having then time of our lives. Yesterday, we did what we like to do most, explore new cities and towns. We did so hand in hand, laughing, smiling and loving the time we have with each other. We are so fortunate to be able to go to Napa and spend a very special couple of days connecting, nurturing and cherishing each other’s company. We started out building our sandwich, stuffing our faces, exploring downtown Sonoma, working out in the pool, and then experiencing a one of a kind meal at Morimoto. By the time we came home my eyes were shut before I could fall into the bed fully.

The Details

We are staying at the Carneros Inn and it has to be one of the most exquisite hotels we have ever stayed in. Outside bathroom, fireplace and all, this place is paradise. Today we worked out first thing in the morning and worked out hard to get ready for the day of wine tasting and more food binging. We had a great breakfast at the Boon Fly Cafe where the waiter called me “lovely lady” and I almost melted. We then went with Bob from Wine Valley Tours and set out on our 6 hour adventure (auntie thanks for the recommendation). Ev and I are not big drinkers. Our knowledge of wine was minimal. Today was awesome! My wine eyes opened right up and now I have a new appreciation for grapes, climates and vineyards. We had a blast! First of all, Bob was delightful and educated us on how to become wine lovers. We visited family owned small wineries and they were fabulous. We must have tasted 6 wines minimum at 5 different wineries. Our palettes were tired by the fifth. We learned about how wine is made, how grapes grow, how they ferment the wines and the process in the barrels. Wines are fascinating. Mid afternoon we had a picnic outside looking over the beautiful vineyards of Sonoma. Today has been very romantic. We ended our tour with an olive oil press tasting where Ev and I tasted every single option of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the menu. We could have stayed there for the rest of the afternoon. The produce in Sonoma is gorgeous and fresh! I love it here!!!!!!! The rest of the day includes rejuvenating baths (the hubby doesn’t like massages) overlooking the hilltop vineyards and then dinner at Bottega or Mustard’s Grill in Yountville. What a fabulous day celebrating life with the hubby.

New Ring

Ev has not worn a wedding band for over a year. Due to his shrinking waist size his marriage band fell off in a pool of water and that was the end of wearing his ring. There is something nice about the hubby wearing a ring. I was determined that we could find one here in Napa and we did. Yesterday we went into town and walked into this darling jewelry store. They had an eclectic mix of wedding bands. We don’t have the usual taste and Ev wanted to go less traditional. We found the one. It is a stainless steel band with an indestructible wood (lignum vitae) designed by a local designer hand made for my hubby. It represents strength, and our indestructible bond we have together. He should get it about 6 weeks and we can’t wait!