Where have we been??

Once again, it seems like it has been forever since I have blogged. So many things going on in The Bergeron Household, so I am never dire in ideas to write about. I can just never seem to fit the time in to write. Sophia rarely naps anymore and we are always on the go. I have time to run to the computer a few times a day. I love to check Facebook as it seems to be my own personnel PEOPLE Magazine as to what is happening in my friends and their children’s lives. I have fun making brief comments, but most of all love hearing from everyone no matter how small or big it may seem to them.
We had a very nice Christmas Season. The time went too quickly. The kids enjoyed their break from school and I enjoyed not having to haul myself back and forth to the two schools. Poor Sophia is always strapped in that car seat because we are always heading somewhere. She is a champ, doesn’t complain much (especially if she has a snack in hand) and just goes with the flow. I have to admit I do enjoy the days (they are few and far between) when I can just stay home.
January brought us a visit from Kevin’s brother and family. We had a nice afternoon with them and decided to spend it at The Stone Brewing Company. Seems like an odd place to bring 6 adults and 7 children under the age of 12, but we did it for the love of beer. PLUS anyone who would bring 7 children to a brewery...would NEED beer...right??
We took the beer tour and after being ridiculed by the Tour Guide several times for our mob of children, he was quite impressed with the knowledge we had! He affectionately called us : “The Duggar Family.” After a few chuckles from the crowds he became fascinated in my 13 & 11 year old nephews fascination with beer. The boys were asking him in depth questions about the hops used, the equipment used , and the brewing time and bottling capacity that the brewery had. Of course the guide answered the questions... but had to add the question, “How does a 13 year old know so much about brewing beer??” Little did he know that they brew their own beers at their home in Florida. He was quite impressed by their questions and said he had never had questions of the sort from the adults in the tours.
The Brewery Tour ended with a sampling event! WOW, what a treat after seeing how these beers were brewed! I had a DD, so WHY NOT sample them all, and then my mother in laws too. She wasn't too crazy about the brews. I have a new love for beer. My new favorite is Stone’s Smoked Porter. Now whenever I am out and about I seek it out. I know where to find it and Kevin often brings it come for a little treat every now and then.
The Stone Brewery Restaurant is amazing. The restaurant itself is a warehouse but it is truly decked out and they have a beautiful outdoor bar, running streams and fire pits. We hear that in the summer they have movies playing out in their garden areas. Cannot wait to try that out. The food is a bit unusual and pricey, the appetizers are great! Next time I want to try the hummus, I heard it was mouth-watering!
The kids are doing well. Marissa made honor roll in Middle school. Joshua thrives and reads like a champ & just started baseball. Lil Sophia loves dressing up and being bossy & some days we are even able to get away and escape our crazy life and go to Disney.
It's Friday...TGIF, time for a lil beer :)