STOMP UM GIRLS!

What was I thinking? Not only did I do the Grape Run but I also participated in the Grape Stomp. Now, when I thought of stomping grapes it was a bit different than what actually takes place. As most of you, I thought it was 5 friends in big wine vat stomping with there feet all the while laughing and having a hoot. Well...not quite. The first thing you see is this:

After you gasp they tell you to get in. Now it is squishy and cold, but there are also bees flying around. Which I was lucky to encounter for the first time the second day of the stomp (5-8 times). You don't stomp with your feet. You get on all fours and squish these grapes with every part of your body all the while trying to not hurt your friends. (my mom, Amy, Joy, and Joys son Shawn). It is the longest two minutes of your life!


When it is all done they weigh your juice. Day 1 we had 40.7#. This put us in the top 5 of our catagory...therefore, we had to return on Sunday. We didn't do as well on day two.

Joy's son had another commitment on Sunday so I talked Courtney into stomping with us. Tyler was happy to spend an afternoon with Cammy!

Like I have said a million times. I work with some of the greatest people and am so happy to call them my friends.
Oh, and thanks Mom...wasn't it the greatest birthday present ever! Love you...
CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR!!