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 part 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 large 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 observed the await the Pantheon coaster was brief, and Thomas went on one of the best experience of his life. By the point he was off, the road was too lengthy for me to go, so I must await {the summertime}!
Child Rides
Neither of our boys are into thrill rides, however Birch went on the Himalaya they usually did just a few 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 acquired 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 exhausting!
Prepare Journey + Mild 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 acquired totally free utilizing a Marriott free evening award I acquired from opening a Marriott Boundless card final yr.
We had breakfast on the resort – avocado toast for me!
Pancakes for giant 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 stay just a few blocks away.
Ice skating
The boys noticed the skating rink and wished to offer it a attempt. Mazen has rollerbladed earlier than and took to ice skating no drawback. Birch did fairly properly 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
through 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 beloved it.
We spent Christmas Eve at Thomas’s mother and father 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 acquired some texts on his telephone from Santa : )
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning went nice! The boys slept until 7 and we opened items by firelight. Birch acquired a variety of Mandalorian themed items, and Mazen acquired Legos and an Xbox!
We acquired puzzles – and new tires for our automobile – ugh!
Chocolate Brioche French Toast
Boy was this good!!!
House 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 one of the best photographer, however I did seize the children desk!
We had three pies and plenty of ice cream for dessert – yuummmm!
Secret Santa
Throughout our annual Elfster present trade I acquired this lovely cocktail shaker (mine is plastic!) and an Athleta present card for some new athleisure : )
The Christmas Mouse
Including a bit of 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 buddy and Mother and Dad performed with Birch.
The Orange County
Life-Lengthy Pals
Within the night a few of my childhood associates came around.
Birch beloved Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!
Wishing you all lightness and love for the brand new yr!
