Kindle 2.

I think I want one. Has anyone used the original Kindle? Do the cons outweigh the pros? Are you able to move forward beyond the need to write in a good old fashioned book? Is the Kindle THAT superior to its competitors? At a $359 price point, should I just wait it out?

My Valentine?

So, I find Valentine's day somewhat nausiating. I think it is silly to buy boring, corny, "mushy" things for the man that makes my life really great. Any ideas for the man in your life? Something GOOD, that won't make him groan or roll his eyes?

Also, any fun ideas for a two year old?

Sno -Park.

The state of California funds "Sno-Parks" which we stumbled upon today. For a measly five dollars, a family (as many as can pile into the car) can have a day of fun in the snow. We sledded, built snow men, threw snow balls and acted as if we lived in a snowy climate....

Gia was walking on air...ice, falling all over the place, and loving every moment of it.


Honestly, I can't tell you if Gia or Ralph had more fun.

Or me...taking pictures of the entire day was AWESOME!

The Talamantez Gang

Piggyback ride in the snow.

Her precious face after knocking over the cute snow man.

The $5 investment...it doesn't get much better than this.

Napa, afternoon style.

We had a wonderful day trip to Napa, where we enjoyed Wendy's company, fine food and great wine! Miss G has gained her mother's affinity for fine food....shopping a Dean and Deluca....

Seriously, where could you spend a better Saturday afternoon than browsing D and D?

The little darling with a full belly after lunch at Mustard's....she was soooo good!

Playing on the beautiful fountain outside of Mustard's.

Ralph and I's favorite Winery....we didn't taste, RT just ran in and bought a couple of bottles and we ran out to lunch....you can only truly experience Napa sans kiddos.

The crew after lunch......full bellies...YUM-O! Gia LOVES her Aunt Wendy....doesn't want to sit next to anyone else...sweet thing.

RT and AT.

GG and Aunt Wendy.

Mama and GG.

The world famous Napa Valley.....wonderful!

Mimi....Gia's namesake and look alike.

Gia loves her Mimi. Quite frankly, I am not sure there is another person that she likes more. It is no secret that her mom (me) loves Mimi beyond belief....so much so, that Gia is after Jane...it is the Italian deriviative of the name. Well, she looks so much like her dad, but is looking more and more like Mimi every day....such a lucky girl.

Mimi, we love you! Doesn't Gia's neck resemble your long aristocrat neck? And that smile...just like Mimi's!

Ditto.

If Oprah recommends something, it is probably good.

The Netti pot. I bought one well over a year ago when Oprah had Dr. Oz on her show shouting its benefits. Never opened the dern thing. My mom sent me another one, so I am the proud owner of TWO Netti-pots.

RT and I woke up on Saturday with scratchy throats, sinus congestion and the like. Against our better judgment we decided to enjoy the wonderful Northern California weather and have a spring ski day in the winter. Fun for us, yes. Our sinuses, not so much.

We awakened Sunday to the feeling of being hit by a Mack truck. Our heads clogged, hacking up lungs…you know, a real pretty picture. I decided now was as good a time as any to see if Oprah knows her stuff.

She does.

This thing is like a miracle worker. CLEARS YOUR HEAD…..I CAN BREATH….LIKE AFRIN WITH OUT THE ADDICTION….well, I am addicted…sort of.

If you don’t have one RUN, literally RUN out and get one so that when this winter gunk hits you you can find relief!

Thank you Oprah.