lunch date

our bible study alternates between family and couple outings throughout the year. we don't actually meet during the summer, but we try to get together a few times. today, a few of us met up at a local vineyard for a free tour and a (not so free) lunch. there were a lot of text messages back and forth when matt and i were the only "couple" expected to join the organizer - she didn't want to be our "third wheel" when we were paying a babysitter. just as we were about to cancel two other 'half-couples' said that they could make it too. so for our adult social, matt and i were the only couple with three 'half-couples.'

the kids and i have walked on the trail behind the vineyard before but matt had never seen the property and we had never been to any of the restaurants on property before - much to the shock of our friends! the kids and i had biked/walked over a few weeks ago to look at the grape vines and when madelyn heard that we were going back over there for a tour she asked me to bring my "big camera" and take a lot of pictures for her. she just hates missing out on something new.

for red wine fermentation

for white wine and blends

the bottling room and our tour guide

a rare picture of matt and i - together!

a group shot with our friends

we had a great time at a new place with some great people! who cares if it was raining. love.