Right here’s a recap of vacation life recently!
That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 a long time previous ^^
Holidays Currently
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 interested by hauling an actual (tall) tree as much as my second flooring (good day 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 bushes on-line and so they had been throughout $100. I used to be thrilled to take this pre-lit one off their arms! Whereas I do assume an actual tree has a lot appeal and smells scrumptious, I feel I’m going to stay with this man for just a few years not 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 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 celebs aligned on the drive/timing). The sunshine path is open till January 3 typically on the weekends, however generally different dates so examine their web site! There’s additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.
B completely liked working by the lights! Veritas at all times 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 present alternate, and I ate a lot cheese! Birch acquired to play Santa and move out items, and he liked this position!
We additionally went to Birch’s good friend’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 wish 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 liked it!
Sizzling chocolate to heat up!
In our home Elfie hides every night time and Birch seems 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 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 monitor. He’s not afraid 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 liked! Would make an awesome 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 out of doors live performance in below-freezing temps! Thank goodness that they had heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.
I’m not afraid of chilly if I’m shifting, and I’ve carried out a number of lovely winter hikes in the previous few weeks.
