Right here’s a recap of vacation life recently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 many years previous ^^
Holidays These days
We’ve been doing plenty 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 (whats up 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 arms! Whereas I do suppose 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 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 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 gaggle of buddies! (Mazen coincidentally had a birthday celebration simply down the highway, so the celebs aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 typically on the weekends, however generally different dates so test their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely cherished operating by means of the lights! Veritas all the time does a very good 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 change, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch acquired to play Santa and move out presents, and he cherished this position!
We additionally went to Birch’s buddy’s cookie adorning celebration 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 need to get very shut, so we took a selfie as a substitute. (He takes after me!)
We went to most of the outlets downtown to search out their hiding elf. B cherished it!
Sizzling chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every evening and Birch appears 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 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 monitor. He’s not terrified 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 excellent reward 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 they’d heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.
I’m not terrified of chilly if I’m shifting, and I’ve completed a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous few weeks.
Merry Merry!