Right here’s a recap of vacation life currently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 a long time outdated ^^
Holidays These days
We’ve been doing a number of 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 ground (howdy 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 fingers! Whereas I do suppose an actual tree has a lot appeal 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 bunch of buddies! (Mazen coincidentally had a celebration simply down the highway, so the celebrities aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 usually on the weekends, however typically different dates so examine their web site! There may be additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely cherished working by way of the lights! Veritas all the time does job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There may be 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 celebration 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 cross out items, and he cherished this function!
We additionally went to Birch’s good friend’s cookie adorning celebration 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 retailers downtown to search out their hiding elf. B cherished it!
Scorching chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every evening and Birch appears to be like 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!
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 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 ideal 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 shifting, and I’ve finished a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous couple of weeks.
Merry Merry!
