Right here’s some life recently – merriment, music, and household time <3
The final day of brief sleeves??
Completely satisfied December
We’ve been right here there and in every single place! Birch and I went to TWO musical occasions over the previous few weeks. The primary was the Charlottesville Symphony. We acquired free tickets by means of his college. I wasn’t certain if he would sit nonetheless, however he did! We did determine to go away at intermission, however he had nice feedback on the music. He’s very musical! I actually need to take him to some Pops live shows the place he may acknowledge the items.
Our second occasion was the center college orchestra live performance.
Mazen agreed to go as a result of he knew some classmates, and we introduced Sean alongside since he’s the Music Man. We had a lot nearer seats this time, so everybody loved the entire thing!
Thomas and I went to a household occasion at Birch’s classroom the place he confirmed us some work and had lunch collectively within the cafeteria. It’s all the time so cute to see his each day life at school!
And the place he realized 6-7 like each different child in America!!
I cherished his Mandalorian turkey!
We cherished this DIY kaleidoscope Kiwi Crate B acquired for his birthday!
Mazen has gotten actually into mountain biking! His entire Christmas checklist is biking tools. He’s additionally all the time been concerned about cooking and helped me make a Blue Apron recipe. (Birch child meals within the oven LOL!)
We cherished these!
Inform me you’ve got boys with out telling me:
Sorry Gus, not for canine!
All Harry Potter followers ought to get the Lego introduction calendar! Enormous hit!
Mixology
I went with Katie and Holly to a mixology class on the Kimpton Resort.
We made a French 75, Sidecar, and Boulevardier.
We cherished the primary and final ones – the Sidecars had been too sturdy! (We additionally didn’t drink all of every one – that will have been an excessive amount of for me!)
Sean joined us for some Rummikub within the Liiiiibrary afterwards. We play this sport in every single place!
Candlelight Yoga
I come alive as a yogi within the winter! The comfy, dreary climate makes me crave the quiet. I went to a candlelight class at ACAC and cherished it.
Virginia Wine Collective Opening
Ellen took me to the Virginia Wine Collective Opening the place we sampled wines from small-batch winemakers together with meals pairings!
Boot Season at Completely satisfied Hour
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Whipped Banana Oatmeal with AB!
Cereal with Poms
Bagel + Grapes
Woman Lunch
I’m OBSESSED with these Wild Planet bowls for fast lunches! They’re protein-forward and shelf steady, so I can simply refill and have them each time. My favourite is the quinoa one, however the white bean salad is the perfect value.
Cod Cake + Kale Chips + ELF
Rotisserie Rooster + Wegman’s Frozen Mac + Inexperienced Beans
I all the time make dipping sauces with Greek yogurt, and this one was simply yogurt and Cholula!
Brown Sugar Salmon + Rice + Zucchini + Extra Dipping Sauce
This brown sugar Cajun salmon is a Blue Apron recipe that I make again and again!
Blue Apron Salmon + Squash
And precise Blue Apron salmon dinner!
Final however not least, a pork chop from Mockingbird!
Hope you’ve got a stunning winter weekend!