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 mates. 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 observed the anticipate the Pantheon coaster was brief, and Thomas went on the very best trip of his life. By the point he was off, the road was too lengthy for me to go, so I should anticipate {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 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 had 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!

Practice Experience + Gentle Tour

The spotlight for me was the prepare trip round the entire park. The lights had been spectacular! 

Donuts For Dessert

Williamsburg Lodge

We spent the night time on the Williamsburg Lodge, which I acquired without cost utilizing a Marriott free night time award I acquired from opening a Marriott Boundless card final 12 months. 

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 dwell a number of blocks away. 

Ice skating

The boys noticed the skating rink and wished to present 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 in all Santa’s helpers who was on his motorbike and passing out beanie infants! 

Lunch on the Cheese Store

Video Recap Of Our Journey

by way of Instagram!

Christmas in Cville

We drove residence on Saturday and spent a day at residence preparing for Christmas. We took the boys to see Wonka and cherished 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 obtained some texts on his telephone from Santa : ) 

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning went nice! The boys slept until 7 and we opened presents by firelight. Birch acquired loads of Mandalorian themed presents, 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!!!

Residence For The Holidays

After the home was tidied, and the presents unwrapped, we hit the highway 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 the very 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 present alternate I acquired this lovely 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 along with his neighbor pal and Mother and Dad performed with Birch. 

The Orange County

Life-Lengthy Associates

Within the night a few of my childhood mates came over. 

Birch cherished Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!

Wishing you all lightness and love for the brand new 12 months!