Right here’s a recap of vacation life recently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s in all probability almost 4 a long time previous ^^
Holidays These days
We’ve been doing a lot of enjoyable vacation actions over the previous few weeks, together with adorning our excellent little Christmas tree. I used to be a bit overwhelmed desirous about hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second ground (hi there pine needles) and in addition 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 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 attraction and smells scrumptious, I believe I’m going to stay with this man for just a few years a minimum of! 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 bunch of mates! (Mazen coincidentally had a birthday celebration 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 generally different dates so verify their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely liked operating by the lights! Veritas at all times does a great job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There’s 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 occasion at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant reward alternate, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch bought to play Santa and move out presents, and he liked this function!
We additionally went to Birch’s pal’s cookie adorning occasion 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 wish to get very shut, so we took a selfie as a substitute. (He takes after me!)
We went to lots of the outlets downtown to search out their hiding elf. B liked it!
Sizzling chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every night time and Birch seems 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!
Now we have had three snow days and plenty of two hour delays and it’s not even January but! I’m apprehensive 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 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 liked! Would make an ideal 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 carried out a number of stunning winter hikes in the previous few weeks.
Merry Merry!
