We went on two vacation getaways this Christmas! Right here’s the recap of our journey to Williamsburg and Hillsborough.
Vacation Getaways
I hope you all had a really good week with household and buddies. We took two journeys, one earlier than Christmas and one after. I’m able to get cozy and settle into January now!
Busch Gardens + Williamsburg
On Friday the twenty second, we took the youngsters to Christmastown at Busch Gardens. The theme park will get adorned with tons of vacation lights with all the things Christmas themed. This was my first time going! I really haven’t been to Busch Gardens even within the heat months since I used to be in highschool. We’re already planning a visit again in the summertime.
Arrival
The park opened at 2pm, and we obtained there proper when the gates opened. We must always have gone to 1 or two of the massive coasters to keep away from strains, however as an alternative we meandered round. Mazen and I waited in a way-too-long to experience a 30 second Grover coaster : )
Pantheon
We seen the await the Pantheon coaster was quick, and Thomas went on the most effective experience of his life. By the point he was off, the road was too lengthy for me to go, so I should await {the summertime}!
Child Rides
Neither of our boys are into thrill rides, however Birch went on the Himalaya they usually did a couple of smaller rides collectively.
Bundle Up
We waited for a “heat” day that peaked within the 50s however we additionally knew we’d should plan to put on tons of layers. It was okay from 2-6 after which it obtained actually chilly. Wool socks and hand heaters have been a should. I had on 4 layers.
Gourmand Dinner in Germany
We had a really theme park dinner of two pizzas and a beer whereas watching a merry merry Christmas present and warming up.
Video games We Didn’t Win
Thomas tried onerous!
Practice Experience + Gentle Tour
The spotlight for me was the practice experience round the entire park. The lights have been spectacular!
Donuts For Dessert
Williamsburg Lodge
We spent the evening on the Williamsburg Lodge, which I obtained at no cost utilizing a Marriott free evening award I obtained from opening a Marriott Boundless card final 12 months.
We had breakfast on the lodge – avocado toast for me!
Pancakes for large boy:
Colonial Williamsburg
After breakfast we checked out of the lodge and went to Colonial Williamsburg to stroll round. We obtained to see Thomas’s aunt and cousin who reside a couple of blocks away.
Ice skating
The boys noticed the skating rink and needed to offer it a strive. Mazen has rollerbladed earlier than and took to ice skating no drawback. Birch did fairly nicely too! He spent a while on the plastic bear sleds too.
Discover pile of soiled snow = make snowballs
Santa Sighting
We ran into one among Santa’s helpers who was on his bike and passing out beanie infants!
Lunch on the Cheese Store
Video Recap Of Our Journey
by way of Instagram!
Christmas in Cville
We drove dwelling on Saturday and spent a day at dwelling preparing for Christmas. We took the boys to see Wonka and beloved it.
We spent Christmas Eve at Thomas’s dad and mom having fun with Christmas pizza!
Christmas Creativity
Mazen actually obtained into the vacation spirit making it particular for Birch. He made this video after all of us went to mattress of our household Elf on a hunt for sugar.
And he even obtained some texts on his cellphone from Santa : )
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning went nice! The boys slept until 7 and we opened items by firelight. Birch obtained numerous Mandalorian themed items, and Mazen obtained Legos and an Xbox!
We obtained puzzles – and new tires for our automobile – ugh!
Chocolate Brioche French Toast
Boy was this good!!!
Residence For The Holidays
After the home was tidied, and the items unwrapped, we hit the street for 2 nights in Hillsborough! My sister and her fam plus her in-laws have been there for our annual Christmas reunion.
We had ham, brussels, rolls, brandied pears, corn pudding, and extra. I used to be not the most effective photographer, however I did seize the youngsters desk!
We had three pies and many ice cream for dessert – yuummmm!
Secret Santa
Throughout our annual Elfster present change I obtained this stunning cocktail shaker (mine is plastic!) and an Athleta present card for some new athleisure : )
The Christmas Mouse
Including a bit pleasure to bedtime, there was a Christmas mouse who ran the perimeter of the lounge! Good factor I used to be upstairs after I noticed it.
Cousin Time
In between pastries and pie, the cousins performed and performed.
We stated goodbye to them on the twenty sixth 🙁
We had a low key boxing day. Thomas and I each did exercises and loved a mid-day go to to the Colonial Inn whereas Mazen performed together with his neighbor good friend and Mother and Dad performed with Birch.
The Orange County
Life-Lengthy Pals
Within the night a few of my childhood buddies came visiting.
Birch beloved Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!
Wishing you all lightness and love for the brand new 12 months!
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