Shannon’s Champagne Birthday http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html 2007 saw Shannon officially enter her “mid-30s”. We couldn’t allow such an occasion to pass uncelebrated, so Shannon had a weekend of activities all centred around one of her favorite things -- Champagne. If you’re curious about the full itinerary, check out www.boundpaper.com. A pre-evening tipple http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#0 cea7d5af-7181-4002-a2a7-3edeecc7ffd8 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5994.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5994.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">A pre-evening tipple</p></div></div> Arriving for the grand production http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#1 6ddf0066-4885-45f8-b836-3c9e44b125df http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5997.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5997.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Arriving for the grand production</p></div></div> Some champers waiting for us at intermission http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#2 b0737fbc-b282-41e6-9ade-4717ce912cbb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5995.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5995.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Some champers waiting for us at intermission</p></div></div> Relaxing after the show at the Malmaison Hotel... http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#3 12e5a2d4-f12d-4562-a61d-0e75976cb7ba http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5998.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG5998.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Relaxing after the show at the Malmaison Hotel...</p></div></div> ...which features a Veuve Clicquot champagne bar http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#4 af68274a-ccaf-48f9-ab40-5612878ee06a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6001.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6001.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">...which features a Veuve Clicquot champagne bar</p></div></div> What a lovely shade of orange, no? http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#5 1209cebf-aec5-4992-aba9-5434bf9883e4 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6009.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6009.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">What a lovely shade of orange, no?</p></div></div> Nothing like a late night snack to tide you over on the way home http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#6 91914abe-0eea-4cfa-9f2b-129a4b5c9258 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6011.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6011.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Nothing like a late night snack to tide you over on the way home</p></div></div> Day 2, and we wander over to Whole Foods Market for waffles http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#7 6342c7bb-3b11-4f8b-97c9-d794c2bceca3 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6017.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6017.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Day 2, and we wander over to Whole Foods Market for waffles</p></div></div> ...and of course, a little champagne http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#8 cc1483e2-ab76-4a06-86b6-ffd342c8fa22 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6016.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6016.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">...and of course, a little champagne</p></div></div> The gang at Whole Foods http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#9 90ccaa69-f280-4c4f-b7e2-d2abd83f3369 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6022.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6022.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">The gang at Whole Foods</p></div></div> Rosie starting early on her tasting career http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#10 4c1b9ea9-ef26-4aa9-81f0-3d0b426a8a89 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6024.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6024.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Rosie starting early on her tasting career</p></div></div> Josh couldn't get enough of that chocolate sauce. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#11 26f39504-7d05-46ac-b27e-9fd0c20b8572 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6015.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6015.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Josh couldn't get enough of that chocolate sauce.</p></div></div> For the day's activity, Shannon chooses option 3 -- a nap with BH http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#12 75af312f-a4b5-4993-8697-8c1a810945b5 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6027.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6027.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">For the day's activity, Shannon chooses option 3 -- a nap with BH</p></div></div> The Ebury wine bar, one of London's best bistros, with a wine list to match http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#13 9242a6e8-19ed-4826-b3f0-d666565c27d0 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6028.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6028.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_1">The Ebury wine bar, one of London's best bistros, with a wine list to match</p></div></div> Serving new french for over 3 decades http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#14 3f7655c0-ad51-49d0-a60e-d5f7025fd48a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6030.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6030.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Serving new french for over 3 decades</p></div></div> Mitch's grilled bison won the night. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#15 bef426d2-d056-45ab-848a-4eb010210e2b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6031.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6031.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Mitch's grilled bison won the night.</p></div></div> Kim enjoying the dessert sampler http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#16 d8b316dd-4e7e-4061-a35d-45718a213b83 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6033.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6033.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Kim enjoying the dessert sampler</p></div></div> A lovely espresso for a lovely lady http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#17 d52273b7-4aec-419f-b231-45a776465f89 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6035.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6035.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">A lovely espresso for a lovely lady</p></div></div> Day 3, and off to Waddesdon Manor for a wine tasting in the Rothschild cellars http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#18 e98ecbb2-d7fe-49b1-8731-72ce62248cce http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6052.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6052.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Day 3, and off to Waddesdon Manor for a wine tasting in the Rothschild cellars</p></div></div> We sampled 19 wines, from champagne to port http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#19 54890047-108c-4585-8875-a5b25f871afc http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6073.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6073.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">We sampled 19 wines, from champagne to port</p></div></div> Sitting amongst wine history, like being transported to a Chateaux http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#20 65f013f8-c861-4cad-be2f-e8efccb84838 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6067.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6067.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sitting amongst wine history, like being transported to a Chateaux</p></div></div> The manor still serves a working cellar for the Rothschild family http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#21 792aa96a-dc46-4889-83b9-60726b0a1d3b http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6072.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6072.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">The manor still serves a working cellar for the Rothschild family</p></div></div> We've got to get a room like this in our house... http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#22 8f10d585-30cd-4578-b26a-1d202396e9bc http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6069.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6069.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">We've got to get a room like this in our house...</p></div></div> A very pleasant way to spend a Sunday http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#23 e07b2489-0b7c-4448-8ea2-0db04356077a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6066.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6066.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">A very pleasant way to spend a Sunday</p></div></div> Glasses marched up like soldiers on parade http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#24 0f36d42c-0b9a-4911-b3c0-fc70ecc5db42 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6059.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6059.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Glasses marched up like soldiers on parade</p></div></div> Jack may have had a bit too much to drink, himself http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#25 a1e70019-47cc-45d3-a7ba-f6b744124012 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6070.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6070.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Jack may have had a bit too much to drink, himself</p></div></div> If the wine weren't enough entertainment, 100 vintage sports cars were also on display. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#26 b786d77d-df7f-41b6-a73e-7842b66fb7d6 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6048.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6048.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">If the wine weren't enough entertainment, 100 vintage sports cars were also on display.</p></div></div> Ooooh, classy. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#27 024a70dc-c6b7-4f77-bfd6-060f121f0058 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6078.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6078.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Ooooh, classy.</p></div></div> Elegance all around http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#28 18edb986-8a81-45c5-b26d-a707e513de74 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6045.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6045.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Elegance all around</p></div></div> Skiers... http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#29 aa197ab4-1cea-41ac-9759-bdfffafbbe44 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6081.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6081.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Skiers...</p></div></div> bunnies... http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#30 589003a2-2805-4e10-a557-2d9f1726ab8f http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6079.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6079.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">bunnies...</p></div></div> and caddies were all represented http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#31 eeb693b9-25d8-4d55-9505-89629653dcc6 http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6050.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6050.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">and caddies were all represented</p></div></div> Mmmmm, sexy. The car, too. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#32 8a3aef54-8e70-403c-b453-f206ef43d04a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6040.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6040.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Mmmmm, sexy.&#xA0; The car, too.</p></div></div> Some things get better with age. http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday.html#33 dbc1c2b2-0d25-49af-b48e-88c2bc24170a http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6049.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.mitchandshannon.com/shannon+mitch/Shannons_Birthday_files/Media/CIMG6049.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Some things get better with age.</p></div></div>