Right here’s a recap of vacation life currently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 a long time previous ^^
Holidays Recently
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 fascinated about hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second flooring (whats up 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 they usually had 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 a number 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 each 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 celebs aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 usually on the weekends, however typically different dates so verify their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely cherished working by means of 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 timber!
Afterwards we went into the tasting room for wine and cheese boards!
The Holly and The Ivy
We additionally went to a vacation occasion at Ivy’s home the place we did a white elephant reward trade, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch received to play Santa and go out items, and he cherished this function!
We additionally went to Birch’s good friend’s cookie adorning occasion 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 retailers 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 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 now 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 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 cherished! Would make an incredible 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 out of doors live performance in below-freezing temps! Thank goodness they’d 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 stunning winter hikes in the previous few weeks.
Merry Merry!