Right here’s some life these days – merriment, music, and household time <3

The final day of quick sleeves??
Completely happy December
We’ve been right here there and in every single place! Birch and I went to TWO musical occasions over the previous few weeks. The primary was the Charlottesville Symphony. We received free tickets by way of his college. I wasn’t positive if he would sit nonetheless, however he did! We did determine to go away at intermission, however he had nice feedback on the music. He’s very musical! I actually wish to take him to some Pops concert events the place he would possibly acknowledge the items.


Our second occasion was the center college orchestra live performance.

Mazen agreed to go as a result of he knew some classmates, and we introduced Sean alongside since he’s the Music Man. We had a lot nearer seats this time, so everybody loved the entire thing!

Thomas and I went to a household occasion at Birch’s classroom the place he confirmed us some work and had lunch collectively within the cafeteria. It’s at all times so cute to see his day by day life in class!

And the place he discovered 6-7 like each different child in America!!

I liked his Mandalorian turkey!

We liked this DIY kaleidoscope Kiwi Crate B received for his birthday!

Mazen has gotten actually into mountain biking! His entire Christmas record is biking gear. He’s additionally at all times been involved in cooking and helped me make a Blue Apron recipe. (Birch child meals within the oven LOL!)




We liked these!

Inform me you will have boys with out telling me:



Sorry Gus, not for canines!

All Harry Potter followers ought to get the Lego introduction calendar! Large hit!

Mixology
I went with Katie and Holly to a mixology class on the Kimpton Lodge.

We made a French 75, Sidecar, and Boulevardier.


We liked the primary and final ones – the Sidecars have been too robust! (We additionally didn’t drink all of every one – that might have been an excessive amount of for me!)


Sean joined us for some Rummikub within the Liiiiibrary afterwards. We play this sport in every single place!


Candlelight Yoga
I come alive as a yogi within the winter! The comfy, dreary climate makes me crave the quiet. I went to a candlelight class at ACAC and liked it.

Virginia Wine Collective Opening
Ellen took me to the Virginia Wine Collective Opening the place we sampled wines from small-batch winemakers together with meals pairings!


Boot Season at Completely happy Hour



Kath Eats Actual Meals
Whipped Banana Oatmeal with AB!

Cereal with Poms

Bagel + Grapes

Lady Lunch
I’m OBSESSED with these Wild Planet bowls for fast lunches! They’re protein-forward and shelf steady, so I can simply fill up and have them each time. My favourite is the quinoa one, however the white bean salad is the very best worth.

Cod Cake + Kale Chips + ELF

Rotisserie Rooster + Wegman’s Frozen Mac + Inexperienced Beans
I at all times make dipping sauces with Greek yogurt, and this one was simply yogurt and Cholula!

Brown Sugar Salmon + Rice + Zucchini + Extra Dipping Sauce
This brown sugar Cajun salmon is a Blue Apron recipe that I make time and again!

Blue Apron Salmon + Squash
And precise Blue Apron salmon dinner!

Final however not least, a pork chop from Mockingbird!


Hope you will have a beautiful winter weekend!



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