Rockin Round The Tree • Kath Eats

Right here’s a recap of vacation life these days!

That’s me in that decoration that’s most likely almost 4 a long time previous ^^

Holidays Recently

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 flooring (hi there 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 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 attraction and smells scrumptious, I believe I’m going to stay with this man for a couple of 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 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 bunch of mates! (Mazen coincidentally had a birthday celebration simply down the highway, 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 may be additionally meals and wine within the tasting room.

B completely beloved operating by the lights! Veritas at all times does an excellent job on distinctive options like tunnels, and over-the-head options. There may be 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 get together 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 go 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 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 need to get very shut, so we took a selfie as a substitute. (He takes after me!)

We went to lots of the retailers downtown to search 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 “youngsters can’t contact her” rule. It’s enjoyable sufficient!

We’ve had three snow days and plenty of two hour delays and it’s not even January but! I’m anxious 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 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 beloved! Would make an ideal 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 they’d heaters. The live performance benefited Stepping Stone Charlottesville.