LP : October 2013

I love this time of year. Fall. Crisp mornings. Yes, candy corn & pumpkins!

My niece and nephew had a ball at the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch. Have you been to your local pumpkin patch yet? Hurry - the big day is almost here. Go out and enjoy the fresh fall air. The Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch is a family farm full of fun!

Getting ready to pick pumpkins. Say pumpkin! Although...my niece loves to say cheeeeeze..............

Aren't they awesome. Blowing up balloon art for the kiddos. Dynamite costumes..........

My niece ridin'
Look at that sour face... actually she was having a good time. Auntie just caught a bad pose.
Yes, she's wearing pink cowboy boots.

My nephew playin' with the cuties. He definitely dressed the part for the day and he did not dare part with his cowboy hat.

Colors of fall.... cool cool cool....

My niece and nephew on a tracker ride through the fields. They were loving the bumpy ride.

My sister and nephew trying to find their way out of the haystack maze. I got a bit claustrophobic I have to admit... but I got through it. phew.

Gorgeous gorgeous Pumpkins.

Corn box! Have a ball in a lot of corn. Actually felt so good on my bare feet. Almost like reflexology. Corn massage?

They even had pumpkin tether ball! what? yep. My nephew beat me bad. Tether ball is fierce.

I hope you can visit a pumpkin patch soon. Have fun!

Your guide to Bay Area Pumpkin Patches: HERE

I went exploring in Napa the other day. In search of nothing in particular, I ended up at the Bardessono Hotel & Spa in Yountville. What a sweet spot. The Bardessono can proudly say they are a national model for 'green building and operational practices' - this ultra-modern hotel is LEED Platinum Certifed.

The grounds are way meditative...walking through you hear gently running water from a gorgeous rock sculpture and calm ponds filled with river rocks. The Bardessono offers much much more... like an amazing veggie garden.

Looking for a sweet spot to stay in Napa? Check it out... It's all peace love and happiness at the Badessono.