Right here’s a recap of vacation life currently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s in all probability almost 4 a long time previous ^^
Holidays Currently
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 serious about hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second flooring (hi there 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 bushes on-line they usually have been throughout $100. I used to be thrilled to take this pre-lit one off their arms! 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 no less than! 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 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 test their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely cherished operating by the lights! Veritas at all times does a superb 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 social gathering at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant present change, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch acquired to play Santa and go out presents, and he cherished this function!
We additionally went to Birch’s pal’s cookie adorning social gathering 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 an alternative. (He takes after me!)
We went to lots of the outlets downtown to search out their hiding elf. B cherished it!
Scorching chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every evening and Birch seems for her every morning. She doesn’t actually make messes, and we don’t have a “youngsters can’t contact her” rule. It’s enjoyable sufficient!
Now we 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 petrified 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 an important present 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 outside live performance in below-freezing temps! Thank goodness that they had heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.
I’m not petrified of chilly if I’m transferring, and I’ve achieved a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!
