Right here’s a recap of vacation life these days!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely practically 4 many years previous ^^
Holidays Recently
We’ve been doing plenty of enjoyable vacation actions over the previous few weeks, together with adorning our good little Christmas tree. I used to be a bit overwhelmed fascinated with hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second ground (whats up pine needles) and likewise didn’t have a stand, so when some neighbors posted a shifting sale and this petite tree was listed for $10, I jumped on it! I’d already checked out some synthetic timber on-line and so they had been throughout $100. I used to be thrilled to take this pre-lit one off their fingers! Whereas I do assume an actual tree has a lot appeal and smells scrumptious, I feel I’m going to stay with this man for a couple of years at the very least! Tis “my” season for that.
I purchased two units of cabinets off of the identical neighbors, so we now have a wall for the boys’ Lego assortment every time it is able to be moved.
Veritas Illuminated
Birch and I did our annual pilgrimage to Veritas Vineyards to see the vacation lights with a gaggle of mates! (Mazen coincidentally had a party simply down the highway, so the celebrities aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 usually on the weekends, however typically different dates so examine their web site! There may be additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely liked operating by way of the lights! Veritas all the time does a very good job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There may be additionally vacation music taking part in within the timber!
Afterwards we went into the tasting room for wine and cheese boards!
The Holly and The Ivy
We additionally went to a vacation social gathering at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant reward change, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch obtained to play Santa and cross out items, and he liked this position!
We additionally went to Birch’s pal’s cookie adorning social gathering and made scrumptious sugar cookies!
It was an enormous weekend!
Downtown Mall Elf Hunt
One other weekend we went to a vacation occasion on the downtown mall to see Santa.
Birch determined he didn’t wish to get very shut, so we took a selfie as an alternative. (He takes after me!)
We went to most of the retailers downtown to seek out their hiding elf. B liked it!
Sizzling chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every evening and Birch appears to be like for her every morning. She doesn’t actually make messes, and we don’t have a “children can’t contact her” rule. It’s enjoyable sufficient!
We now have had three snow days and lots of two hour delays and it’s not even January but! I’m fearful about this winter. On Monday we had a two hour delay “as a result of it was chilly.” Sheesh!
Mazen has been deep into mountain biking and despatched me this image from the pump observe. He’s not afraid of the chilly or mud (like I’m, haha).
Indoor actions have concerned creator Legos and foil artwork.
Plus this ice cream / sorbet making Kiwi Crate that we liked! Would make an important reward for a elementary child. Our lemon sorbet was nice!
Concert events For Good
Talking of ice, I went to see native celeb Michael Coleman jam out in a storage live performance. Sure, an out of doors live performance in below-freezing temps! Thank goodness they’d heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.
I’m not afraid of chilly if I’m shifting, and I’ve executed a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!