Right here’s a recap of vacation life currently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 many years previous ^^
Holidays Recently
We’ve been doing numerous enjoyable vacation actions over the previous few weeks, together with adorning our good little Christmas tree. I used to be a bit overwhelmed eager about 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 transferring 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 have 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 allure and smells scrumptious, I believe I’m going to stay with this man for just a few 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 at any time when 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 celebration simply down the street, so the celebrities aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 usually on the weekends, however generally different dates so test their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely liked operating by means of 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 social gathering at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant reward alternate, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch received to play Santa and move out presents, and he liked this function!
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 lots of the retailers downtown to search out their hiding elf. B liked it!
Scorching 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!
We’ve got had three snow days and lots of two hour delays and it’s not even January but! I’m nervous 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 frightened 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!
Live shows For Good
Talking of ice, I went to see native celeb Michael Coleman jam out in a storage live performance. Sure, an outside live performance in below-freezing temps! Thank goodness that they had heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.
I’m not frightened of chilly if I’m transferring, and I’ve finished a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!
