When we moved here, I read about the Napa Valley Mustard Festival, when wild mustard plants grow rampant through the vineyards in the winter months of January through April. Last month, I was skeptical of the existence of these mustard plants, which evidently turned the valley floor yellow, because the fields were still completely green with no flowers in sight. This weekend, however, the mustard plants bloomed here in our Sonoma Valley and I am floored. Imagine fields of green covered with little yellow flowers. I know, it’s the beginning of March, and if you don’t live here you probably don’t believe it either. I need to get out there and take some pictures! I do believe that spring is on its way!
We had a great weekend. After a drive in the country (looking at house rentals in Sebastopol) and a bike ride in Annadel State Park, nothing beats coming home to cool, refreshing (and strong!) mojitos. I’ve been craving them for a few days and yesterday we finally found fresh, local, organic mint and it made my day! Oh-la-la, with one sip I was transported back to happy hour at Aji (a fabulous Latin American restaurant in Boulder), sans ceviche and our Boulder friends. Our drinks were so terribly good, and we have so many mint leaves and limes left, that I think that I had better hide the rum until Saturday… Laura will be here in five days and then let the partying begin.
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These photos are phenomenal!!! You could definitely sell them!
I’ve never had one of these — but the pics look sooo refreshing, as are your comments! Maybe I’ll try ’em sometime.
I’m actually looking forward to 3 1/2 months from now when I can really RELAX!!! School will be done before I know it! Yay!
I plan on really relaxing and enjoying THIS SUMMER, as last summer I was so worried about starting a new job, etc. Whew! Kids all like me now, so it’s been much, much easier. Having quite a good time too!
Thank you for all of your support along the way.
**kiss kiss**
Love,
Mom