Right here’s some life currently – merriment, music, and household time <3
The final day of quick sleeves??
Completely happy December
We’ve been right here there and all over the place! Birch and I went to TWO musical occasions over the previous few weeks. The primary was the Charlottesville Symphony. We obtained free tickets via his faculty. 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 need to take him to some Pops live shows the place he would possibly acknowledge the items.
Our second occasion was the center faculty 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 all the time so cute to see his every day life at school!
And the place he discovered 6-7 like each different child in America!!
I beloved his Mandalorian turkey!
We beloved this DIY kaleidoscope Kiwi Crate B obtained for his birthday!
Mazen has gotten actually into mountain biking! His complete Christmas record is biking tools. He’s additionally all the time been focused on cooking and helped me make a Blue Apron recipe. (Birch child meals within the oven LOL!)
We beloved these!
Inform me you’ve gotten boys with out telling me:
Sorry Gus, not for canine!
All Harry Potter followers ought to get the Lego introduction calendar! Enormous 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 beloved the primary and final ones – the Sidecars have been too sturdy! (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 recreation all over the place!
Candlelight Yoga
I come alive as a yogi within the winter! The comfortable, dreary climate makes me crave the quiet. I went to a candlelight class at ACAC and beloved 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 every time. My favourite is the quinoa one, however the white bean salad is one of the best worth.
Cod Cake + Kale Chips + ELF
Rotisserie Hen + Wegman’s Frozen Mac + Inexperienced Beans
I all the time 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 again and again!
Blue Apron Salmon + Squash
And precise Blue Apron salmon dinner!
Final however not least, a pork chop from Mockingbird!
