The newlyweds are back from Europe and are moving to Dallas next week. And mom and dad just needed a reason to see their grandson! So today we all met halfway at San Soucy Vineyards in the middle of rural Virginia. They brought a lovely picnic, I brought desserts and we all had a great time tasting winemaker Paul’s wonderful flight. Maze enjoyed a few vintage toys and playing with doggies Frankie and Cab!
Grammie had a hard time saying goodbye!
robin says
I bet Grammie did hate to say goodbye. Im someones Grammie now too 🙂
Mom says
Yep. I bopped my head in the car about six times for more final goodbyes. Congrats on being a grammie!
robin says
thanks:)
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Looks like such a fun day for you family! Mazen is getting so big! Looks like such a happy little man!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Aww, what a great way to spend the day! Your family is so awesome and I love how close you guys are and the amazing food you guys always lovingly prepare!
Liz says
Looks like a fun little break from reality. 🙂 Love random road trips! Wow… Larbs & Matt look so tan and happy. They’ve got that newlywed glow. Congratulations to them again! Their wedding was beautiful and the honeymoon looks like it was to die for. & Mazen is as cute as ever, of course. Looks like like he enjoyed the winery, too. 🙂
Melissa says
What a beautiful day and great pictures, too!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
What a fun day!!
[email protected] Apple of My Eye says
Looks like a beautiful mini-reunion! Nothing like family and good food (I’m eyeing that dessert ;))
Alexandra says
Looks like a great time with lots of yummy food!
Kinsey says
Summer picnics are the best! Bonus points when they end with dessert. 🙂
Erika @ fortheloveofpeanutbutter says
Looks like a good time and some perfect away-from-the-house foods!
I have to say, you’re the first blogger I’ve ever come across and you are what opened the door to blog world for me. I’ve been following for a looong time and finally started one myself….all because I stumbled upon your blog and made an oatmeal banana pancake. So thank you! 🙂
KathEats says
🙂
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
How fun! All the food looks so tasty!
[email protected] says
What a perfect day! At least you live close enough to have random meet ups like this. It looks like Am had a good time,
Leah Roberts says
Looks like a really fun road trip, pics look amazing 🙂 Hope you all had a great time.
Christina says
I love wineries! Quick question: I’ve heard some awful stuff about “baby” carrots. What’s your stance on them?
KathEats says
What have you heard!? I always just thought they were the leftovers of bigger carrot processing. I don’t think they taste as good as big ones, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with them
Julie says
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_carrot
Here’s a link from Wikipedia on baby carrots…not that bad, but just extra processing done. I don’t buy them, but it’s because they dry out too fast and they are just regular carrots. But, I don’t think there is anything wrong, either…
Christina says
I’ve heard that due to the amount of processing that when they shave them down they become more susceptible to bacteria so they chlorinate them. I’m not an expert and I have heard conflicting information (that they do and don’t). Generally, regular carrots just taste better though. Just curious!
Bob Theroux says
Newlyweds moving to Dallas? Must be a job thing, huh? Hope they like it hot ’cause it’ll be near/at/or over 100 for the next couple of months. Not a fun time to be here but there are plenty of a/c repairmen. 🙂
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
What a great family get-together. I love the idea of a picnic lunch too. My mom doesn’t live close to her grandson (my nephew) and whenever she sees him there is some serious Grandma time! He’s almost 6 now but when he was young he called my Dad “Bumpa” and that stuck. So Grammie and Bumpa are now the official names for my parents. 🙂
Amy W says
Love it! I love the one of your mom saying goodbye to Mazen…life is funny and so full of new chapters. Good luck to your sister and her Matt:)
Molly A says
That chickpea salad looks great! Do you have a recipe to share?
KathEats says
Larbs and Mom made it – raisins, cilantro, vinegar – maybe they’ll chime in?
Mom says
Here it is. We left out the scallions. You can also substitute parsley for the cilantro.
http://www.shutterbean.com/2011/chickpea-raisin-salad/
Jo says
Article on baby carrots http://www.insideedition.com/consumer/6273-are-baby-carrots-actually-dangerous
Lea says
Thanks for that link. Safe, but seems to be a waste of a perfectly good carrot that they’ve whittled down. I’ve found there’s nothing like a carrot fresh from the earth!
Amy @ www.funfoodiefamily.wordpress.com says
Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful day with your family!
Liz says
Kath, your baby is soooo cute!!! I bet your family would love to be with Mazen 24/7 🙂 He looks adorable!
Chelsea Preedy says
I love picnic lunches with the family and that spread of food looks quite fabulous! What a fun way to spend a quality day.
Tracy says
It’s fun to see the happy newlyweds followed by the equally happy pic of the not-so-newly weds just below! Looks like a fun road trip!
Mazen just gets cuter every time I see a new photo. Looove those rosy cheeks 🙂
Julie says
What a lovely day! Great idea!
Lindsay says
Mazen just brightens my day! he’s sooo cute and bright;) I love this post, and it gets me so excited for our Stateside reunion this autumn…I love traveling but I miss our family and friends terribly!
Mary says
So glad to hear your sister and her new husband are moving to Dallas. They will love it. It is a great city, full of nice people and fantastic food. Let me know if she needs anything. We have lived here for ages.