We decided to avoid all the busy places for our kid's spring break. I found a great deal on Groupon to visit Calistoga's Sunburst Hotel. I love the idea of not driving too far, but still feel like we are away. Below are some photos of our stay. The kids did not want to leave the 90 degree mineral water pool!

Napa Valley is much more than wine and romantic getaways for adults, it's also a great place for families. If you want to find more family friendly things to do and places to visit in Napa, the Chicago Tribune recently wrote a great piece here.

SONNET JAMES dress. — SONNET JAMES dress.

A wonderfully warm two-foot pool for the kids to frolic.

Kids in the pool means mommy gets to read.

Dinner at Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery. Oscar: I'm hungry! where is my food?! - Mya: Stop it you guys! You are acting too cheesy. Leah: Texting her agent (a.k.a Knuffle Bunny) about the casting schedule/ Mommy and Daddy: Happy! — Dinner at Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery. Oscar: I'm hungry! where is my food?! - Mya: Stop it you guys! You are acting too cheesy. Leah: Texting her agent (a.k.a Knuffle Bunny) about the casting schedule/ Mommy and Daddy: Happy!

A stop at Scoops & Swirls for Ice cream...a perfect ending. — A stop at Scoops & Swirls for Ice cream...a perfect ending.

Photography by Doug Zimmerman