The weather here in Napa Valley has really taken us on a bit of a wild ride these past few weeks. We've had sun, we've had rain, we've had clouds and hail and even snow! We are absolutely loving all this precipitation in all its forms and know that the mustard and flowers this Spring are going to be absolutely incredible.

We are excited to announce that we officially opened the doors to the Vanguard Napa Valley office here in St. Helena this past month! Thank you to everyone who came to the opening party to support us. We had over 175 people stop by to see the space and share a glass of wine. It was so wonderful to see so many of you - thank you all for your continued support. I know we missed some of you - please do stop by anytime, I would love to see you and show you around!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break this past week! We visited Erin's family in Colorado which was really special. We hope you were also able to be with family, friends and those whom you are closest to - sharing stories, laughter, delicious food, and most importantly, time. Time is the most precious thing we have so share it wisely.

We absolutely love this time of year here in the Napa Valley. Happy Halloween! We hope you had a fun weekend full of parties, friends, spooky costumes and of course, delicious food and drinks. We are gearing up for a fun night with the kids here in St. Helena. Our little town has some great streets for trick-or-treating and usually a few haunted houses to keep things exciting. Allyn Avenue is our go-to street these days now that the kids are a little older, but Signorelli Circle is known for being the best spot for the younger crowd. If you're planning to be in St. Helena for trick-or-treating tonight, feel free to reach out for any local advice from someone who's been at it for 12 years now!

We absolutely love this time of year here in the Napa Valley. September is typically when the weather really is quite perfect - highs in the high 70s & 80s with cooler mornings and nights. We just love waking up to the fog and seeing the hot air balloons above the Valley as it burns off by mid-morning. If you haven't taken a hot air balloon over the Valley, now is the time! It is a once in a lifetime experience to see the Valley from above - it is absolutely breathtaking. Some of the tour companies even offer a champagne breakfast to end the excursion, which we highly recommend.

As summer comes to an end, we are relishing the still warm afternoons, cool evenings and absolutely marvelous foggy mornings. A hot mug of coffee, a light sweater, and a brisk walk begin each day, but as the fog wears off and the sun comes out, the days turn gorgeous and bright. We've been savoring each and every moment before school starts and the craziness of our schedules recommences. Summer has been glorious - but as with all good things, it too must come to an end.

What a spectacular July it has been here in the Napa Valley! The month started off with a fun 4th of July parade in Calistoga (our daughter was in the parade with the float she helped make at a Nimbus Arts camp) and was followed by camping in the Sierras, white water rafting on the Deschutes River in Oregon, and a trip to Lake Tahoe.

June has been an absolutely glorious month in Napa Valley! The gorgeous, sunny days and warm nights have been perfect for al fresco dinners, walks into town, and an evening glass of wine with a good book by the outdoor fire pit. We are soaking it all in and enjoying the time with our kids while they're on summer break. Lots of pool time, hikes, ice cream dates and bike rides.

This past month, we experienced some crazy weather - the beginning of the month was typical for a Napa Valley Spring with warm afternoons and cooler mornings and nights. Then on May 10th, the day started off normally with sun and mild temps, but as the afternoon set in, big icy hail started falling from the sky! After a few minutes it turned into a heavy, slushy, almost snow type substance, which only lasted for about 10 minutes but was crazy to see.

What a spectacular past month it has been here in the Napa Valley! For the most part, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous, with temps reaching the high 70s by late afternoon. The stunning landscape is in part due to the huge and much needed amount of rain we received lately. Everything is green and lush, and wild flowers abound as well as the bright yellow mustard flowers we love so much. This is just an amazing time to be in the Valley - if you haven't been to wine country lately, now is a fantastic time to visit!