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 associates. 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 children to Christmastown at Busch Gardens. The theme park will get embellished with tons of vacation lights with every little thing 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 acquired there proper when the gates opened. We must always have gone to at least one or two of the massive coasters to keep away from traces, however as a substitute we meandered round. Mazen and I waited in a way-too-long to trip a 30 second Grover coaster : )
Pantheon
We seen the look forward to the Pantheon coaster was brief, and Thomas went on one of the best trip of his life. By the point he was off, the road was too lengthy for me to go, so I must look forward to {the summertime}!
Child Rides
Neither of our boys are into thrill rides, however Birch went on the Himalaya they usually did a number of smaller rides collectively.
Bundle Up
We waited for a “heat” day that peaked within the 50s however we additionally knew we’d must plan to put on tons of layers. It was okay from 2-6 after which it acquired actually chilly. Wool socks and hand heaters had been a should. I had on 4 layers.
Connoisseur 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 arduous!
Practice Trip + Gentle Tour
The spotlight for me was the practice trip round the entire park. The lights had been spectacular!
Donuts For Dessert
Williamsburg Lodge
We spent the evening on the Williamsburg Lodge, which I acquired totally free utilizing a Marriott free evening award I acquired from opening a Marriott Boundless card final 12 months.
We had breakfast on the resort – avocado toast for me!
Pancakes for large boy:
Colonial Williamsburg
After breakfast we checked out of the resort and went to Colonial Williamsburg to stroll round. We acquired to see Thomas’s aunt and cousin who dwell a number of blocks away.
Ice skating
The boys noticed the skating rink and needed to present it a strive. Mazen has rollerbladed earlier than and took to ice skating no downside. Birch did fairly effectively 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 house on Saturday and spent a day at house preparing for Christmas. We took the boys to see Wonka and liked it.
We spent Christmas Eve at Thomas’s dad and mom having fun with Christmas pizza!
Christmas Creativity
Mazen actually acquired 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 acquired plenty of Mandalorian themed items, and Mazen acquired Legos and an Xbox!
We acquired puzzles – and new tires for our automotive – ugh!
Chocolate Brioche French Toast
Boy was this good!!!
Dwelling 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 had been there for our annual Christmas reunion.
We had ham, brussels, rolls, brandied pears, corn pudding, and extra. I used to be not one of the best photographer, however I did seize the children desk!
We had three pies and many ice cream for dessert – yuummmm!
Secret Santa
Throughout our annual Elfster reward trade I acquired this stunning cocktail shaker (mine is plastic!) and an Athleta reward card for some new athleisure : )
The Christmas Mouse
Including somewhat pleasure to bedtime, there was a Christmas mouse who ran the perimeter of the lounge! Good factor I used to be upstairs once 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 pal and Mother and Dad performed with Birch.
The Orange County
Life-Lengthy Pals
Within the night a few of my childhood associates came visiting.
Birch liked Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!
Wishing you all lightness and love for the brand new 12 months!
