Right here’s a recap of vacation life currently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s in all probability practically 4 many years outdated ^^
Holidays These days
We’ve been doing numerous enjoyable vacation actions over the previous few weeks, together with adorning our excellent little Christmas tree. I used to be a bit overwhelmed occupied with hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second flooring (hiya pine needles) and in addition 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 and so they 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 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 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 buddies! (Mazen coincidentally had a party simply down the street, 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 verify their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely beloved operating by the lights! Veritas all the time does a superb job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There’s additionally vacation music taking part in 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 get together at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant present trade, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch acquired to play Santa and move out items, and he beloved this function!
We additionally went to Birch’s buddy’s cookie adorning get together 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 seek out their hiding elf. B beloved it!
Scorching chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every night time and Birch appears 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 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 monitor. 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 beloved! Would make a fantastic present 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 petrified of chilly if I’m transferring, and I’ve accomplished a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!
