Hola!

Give me some time! I am slowly recovering from my:

GIRLS GONE WILD '10 Trip

I will get my act together soon and post the evidence and novel soon. Stay tuned...

Adios,
V

In Style

Hi all,
It was yet again a fantastic weekend!

Here were some highlights:
- 20 passenger brand new stretch white Excursion limo
- Company of dear friends
- Destination: Napa Valley
- Wineries: Alpha Omega, Beringer, Castillo de Amirosa, Rubicon
- Laughs, stories, stumbling, vino, fun
- Memories
- Kodak moments
- Fountains
- Vineyards
- McNamara's - an outstanding chop house in Dublin
- New friends
- Skinned up knees

Couldn't have had a better time with great friends in such a beautiful part of the world!
Thanks for the memories!

Sante,
Veronique

Birthday Wishes and Fun

This past weekend we took the time to celebrate Breanna's birthday just a few days earlier - I have to take what time I can when they are home visiting. Home visit are few and far between.
She's going to soon be 23! Yes - I'm getting old. So hard to believe.

We had a delightful weekend with friends celebrating at a Tamayo Wine Event - delicious wines, great appetizers, and super wine education. We continued our wine tasting at Hannah Nicole. Breanna had never been to their new tasting room so we honored her with a visit.

We had a delicious dinner at Capp's - Breanna was lovin' the lemon drop martini's and her surf and turf dinner.

We did a guest appearance at Vic Stewart's for a birthday cocktail and finished off the evening at CoCo County for some live music and dancing.

Sunday was a family celebration with the grandparents and her uncle. We had our standard Sunday dinner but this time my dad made Breanna's favorite homemade stew and she requested lemon tarts for dessert (which was made with my dad's secret recipe). Of course it was all yummy and we all overate. Breanna enjoyed all her gifts and was spoiled!

So very happy she could visit and we could spend undivided time with her. Can't wait until the next visit!

Cheers,

V

Simple but true!

Enjoy Each Day

This past weekend, I tried to soak it all in.

Friday night we went to dinner with friends; so good to catch up and laugh.

Saturday I started my day with a 3 miles walk around Contra Loma with Monica - see how pretty our walk was by the attached photo. Spring is in the air and the hills are so plush green.

Saturday afternoon I went to see the Celine Dion movie - Thru The Eyes of The World. This performer is amazing and has traveled the grobe; her compassion for music and song is amazing. She has touched and inspired so many people throughout the world - the movie did a great job of capturing her adventure over a year of her touring the world.
Saturday night we join some friends for a fish taco dinner - thank you to Carlos and Roxy for a delicious meal! It was great to get together and share.

Sunday was my traditional family dinner - so fortunate to be able to spend time with my parents weekly and learn more and more about their lives with each passing week. They are amazing people and wonderful parents. The evening ended with some salsa dancing - a great workout!

Today was a beautiful day and I tried to enjoy the weather by pulling some weeds - not too glamorous but at least I was outdoors.

Enjoy this week.
V

Makin' Waves

This weekend was no exception in the arena of great weekends!

Friday

Went to see the movie "Valentine's Day" - very cute and clean. Then we had dinner with Monica and Peanut at String's - of course yummy pasta.

Saturday

Embarked for a day excursion with Monica and Peanut- went to the Maverick Surf Competition in Half Moon Bay. The waves topped 50 feet - the competition was fierce. It was a gorgeous day -- 67 degrees, no wind, and sunny skies. We drove from there to San Francisco for a tour of Pier 39 and dinner at the Fisherman's Grotto - they have the best clam chowder I have ever had. The view was spectacular and the setting devine. After a full belly, we walked to the Buena Vista for some famous Irish coffees - it's a great place to people watch and also see the Cable Car turn station. We even made a jont over to the irish pub across the street for some live entertainment. It was a full day of sun, fun, food, and action.

Sunday - Valentine's Day

I showered Greg with some V Day gifts (shorts, T-shirts, See's candies, and a personalized photo book that I made. Completed a lot of house work and yard work. Started spring cleaning by dusting the blinds, washing windows, and removing cobwebs off the 24 foot ceiling. Greg took me to lunch at the Texas Roadhouse - he knows I love that place! Completed our night with a salsa lesson followed by Baskin Robbins ice cream.

Monday

Yes - it was a three-day weekend! Can't tell you how much I love those!!! Started the day with a 5-mile bike ride followed by more yard work. Ended the day with a prime rib dinner at Peanut's.

It was an outstanding weekend filled with love, laughter, adventure, and great food!

Until the next long weekend,

Cheers,
V