Right here’s some life recently – merriment, music, and household time <3
The final day of quick sleeves??
Completely happy December
We’ve been right here there and in all places! Birch and I went to TWO musical occasions over the previous few weeks. The primary was the Charlottesville Symphony. We obtained free tickets via his faculty. I wasn’t positive if he would sit nonetheless, however he did! We did resolve to depart at intermission, however he had nice feedback on the music. He’s very musical! I actually need to take him to some Pops live shows the place he may acknowledge the items.
Our second occasion was the center faculty orchestra live performance.
Mazen agreed to go as a result of he knew some classmates, and we introduced Sean alongside since he’s the Music Man. We had a lot nearer seats this time, so everybody loved the entire thing!
Thomas and I went to a household occasion at Birch’s classroom the place he confirmed us some work and had lunch collectively within the cafeteria. It’s at all times so cute to see his day by day life at school!
And the place he realized 6-7 like each different child in America!!
I liked his Mandalorian turkey!
We liked this DIY kaleidoscope Kiwi Crate B obtained for his birthday!
Mazen has gotten actually into mountain biking! His complete Christmas checklist is biking tools. He’s additionally at all times been concerned about cooking and helped me make a Blue Apron recipe. (Birch child meals within the oven LOL!)
We liked these!
Inform me you’ve boys with out telling me:
Sorry Gus, not for canine!
All Harry Potter followers ought to get the Lego introduction calendar! Big hit!
Mixology
I went with Katie and Holly to a mixology class on the Kimpton Resort.
We made a French 75, Sidecar, and Boulevardier.
We liked the primary and final ones – the Sidecars have been too sturdy! (We additionally didn’t drink all of every one – that might have been an excessive amount of for me!)
Sean joined us for some Rummikub within the Liiiiibrary afterwards. We play this sport in all places!
Candlelight Yoga
I come alive as a yogi within the winter! The comfortable, dreary climate makes me crave the quiet. I went to a candlelight class at ACAC and liked it.
Virginia Wine Collective Opening
Ellen took me to the Virginia Wine Collective Opening the place we sampled wines from small-batch winemakers together with meals pairings!
Boot Season at Completely happy Hour
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Whipped Banana Oatmeal with AB!
Cereal with Poms
Bagel + Grapes
Lady Lunch
I’m OBSESSED with these Wild Planet bowls for fast lunches! They’re protein-forward and shelf secure, so I can simply replenish and have them at any time when. My favourite is the quinoa onehowever the white bean salad is the very best value.
Cod Cake + Kale Chips + ELF
Rotisserie Hen + Wegman’s Frozen Mac + Inexperienced Beans
I at all times make dipping sauces with Greek yogurt, and this one was simply yogurt and Cholula!
Brown Sugar Salmon + Rice + Zucchini + Extra Dipping Sauce
This brown sugar Cajun salmon is a Blue Apron recipe that I make time and again!
Blue Apron Salmon + Squash
And precise Blue Apron salmon dinner!
Final however not least, a pork chop from Mockingbird!
