We went on two vacation getaways this Christmas! Here’s the recap of our journey to Williamsburg and Hillsborough.
Holiday 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 children to Christmastown at Busch Gardens. The theme park will get embellished with tons of vacation lights with every 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 are already planning a visit again in the summertime.
Arrival
The park opened at 2pm, and we received there proper when the gates opened. We ought to have gone to at least one or two of the large coasters to keep away from traces, however as a substitute we meandered round. Mazen and I waited in a way-too-long to journey a 30 second Grover coaster : )
Pantheon
We seen the anticipate the Pantheon coaster was quick, and Thomas went on one of the best journey of his life. By the time he was off, the road was too lengthy for me to go, so I must anticipate {the summertime}!
Kid 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 “warm” 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 received actually chilly. Wool socks and hand heaters have been a should. I had on 4 layers.
Gourmet 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.
Games We Didn’t Win
Thomas tried onerous!
Train Ride + Light Tour
The spotlight for me was the prepare journey round the entire park. The lights have been spectacular!
Donuts For Dessert
Williamsburg Lodge
We spent the evening on the Williamsburg Lodge, which I received without cost utilizing a Marriott free evening award I received 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 received to see Thomas’s aunt and cousin who reside a number 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 downside. Birch did fairly nicely too! He spent a while on the plastic bear sleds too.
Find 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 Shop
Video Recap Of Our Trip
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 cherished it.
We spent Christmas Eve at Thomas’s dad and mom having fun with Christmas pizza!
Christmas Creativity
Mazen actually received 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 telephone from Santa : )
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning went nice! The boys slept until 7 and we opened items by firelight. Birch received plenty of Mandalorian themed items, and Mazen received Legos and an Xbox!
We received puzzles – and new tires for our automobile – ugh!
Chocolate Brioche French Toast
Boy was this good!!!
Home For The Holidays
After the home was tidied, and the items unwrapped, we hit the highway 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 many ice cream for dessert – yuummmm!
Secret Santa
During our annual Elfster reward trade I received this stunning cocktail shaker (mine is plastic!) and an Athleta reward card for some new athleisure : )
The Christmas Mouse
Adding 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 once I noticed it.
Cousin Time
In between pastries and pie, the cousins performed and performed.
We mentioned 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 Mom and Dad performed with Birch.
The Orange County
Life-Long Friends
In the night a few of my childhood buddies came around.
Birch cherished Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!
