Grandma flew in last week to surprise Daddy for his birthday! He suspected something was going on during our "secret" planning process, but was genuinely shocked when Grandma walked through our door. We spent about a month planning a surprise trip for Bryan to wine country. We rented a minivan and drove up to Los Olivos, where we rented a house and celebrated. We had an amazing time...A very memorable trip!
The house we rented was perfect. It was within walking distance to the town of Los Olivos and had a beautiful, fenced-in backyard where Willa and Eddie could play, and we could sit and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Grandma (who Willa was referring to as "Papa"...She can't quite say Grandma yet.)
Really good birthday dinner at "Mattei's Tavern".
Thank God for IPads and Elmo, which got us through several meals out...Not so easy with an active 18 month old.
After dinner.
Parking lot of a vineyard.
We had a picnic lunch at the Koeler Vineyard. It was so beautiful and perfect because Willa could run around the grassy area. There were cats, a dog, and even some emu that held her attention and she loved seeing.
We had dinner at "The Hitching Post" (restaurant that was in the movie, Sideways) the second night. Always fun and delicious!
Willa loved running around the backyard of the house we rented.
Eddie was a happy guy. It was so much better than staying in a hotel.
Breakfast at our favorite spot in Solvang (Paula's Pancake House). Willa colored on her placemat and stacked half-n-half containers the whole time. She was very content and good!
Walking through Solvang after breakfast.
Every time we visit this wine country, we take a picture in this exact spot.
Right before we left to drive home :(. Always sad leaving this slice of heaven!
Thank you, Grandma for making Daddy's birthday so special!
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