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 pals. 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 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 obtained there proper when the gates opened. We should always have gone to at least one or two of the large coasters to keep away from traces, however as an alternative we meandered round. Mazen and I waited in a way-too-long to trip a 30 second Grover coaster : )

Pantheon

We seen the watch for 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 should watch for {the summertime}!

Child Rides

Neither of our boys are into thrill rides, however Birch went on the Himalaya and so they 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 need to plan to put on tons of layers. It was okay from 2-6 after which it obtained 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 arduous!

Prepare Journey + Mild 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 obtained totally free utilizing a Marriott free night time award I obtained 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 obtained to see Thomas’s aunt and cousin who reside just a few 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 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 in all 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 dwelling on Saturday and spent a day at dwelling 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 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 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 obtained numerous Mandalorian themed items, and Mazen obtained Legos and an Xbox! 

We obtained puzzles – and new tires for our automotive – 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 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 one of the best photographer, however I did seize the youngsters desk! 

We had three pies and plenty of ice cream for dessert – yuummmm! 

Secret Santa

Throughout our annual Elfster present change I obtained this lovely cocktail shaker (mine is plastic!) and an Athleta present card for some new athleisure : ) 

The Christmas Mouse

Including slightly 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 buddy and Mother and Dad performed with Birch. 

The Orange County

Life-Lengthy Pals

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

Birch cherished Uncle Hugh and Uncle Larry!

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