@merlotmama - What a great idea, I enjoyed reading about your life - we've never met, never interacted here on Steem as far as I know, yet it was fun getting this glimpse into "the person behind the blog". Congrats on your engagement - and you have a beautiful daughter!
I know how you love that tub with the jets, we have a hot tub in the screened in breeze way between the house and the garage and we are in it most every night. Love wine too, but don't have any personal grapevines or wine making talents.
Nice to meet you!