Right here’s a recap of vacation life these days!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 a long time previous ^^
Holidays These days
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 flooring (good day 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 bushes on-line they usually have been throughout $100. I used to be thrilled to take this pre-lit one off their palms! Whereas I do suppose an actual tree has a lot appeal and smells scrumptious, I believe I’m going to stay with this man for just a few years at the 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 each 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 associates! (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 typically on the weekends, however typically different dates so examine their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely cherished working by way of the lights! Veritas all the time does job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There’s additionally vacation music enjoying within the bushes!
Afterwards we went into the tasting room for wine and cheese boards!
The Holly and The Ivy
We additionally went to a vacation celebration at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant reward alternate, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch acquired to play Santa and cross out presents, and he cherished this position!
We additionally went to Birch’s pal’s cookie adorning celebration and made scrumptious sugar cookies!
It was a giant 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 need to get very shut, so we took a selfie as a substitute. (He takes after me!)
We went to lots of the retailers downtown to search out their hiding elf. B cherished it!
Scorching 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 have now had three snow days and plenty of two hour delays and it’s not even January but! I’m frightened 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 monitor. He’s not fearful 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 cherished! Would make a fantastic reward for a elementary child. Our lemon sorbet was nice!
Live shows 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 fearful of chilly if I’m shifting, and I’ve executed a number of stunning winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!
