Right here’s a little bit of vacation season pleasure these days! 

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Gus appears alarmed by the reindeer!

We’re slowly adorning for Christmas

As I’ve stated earlier than, I get just a little overwhelmed by all of the Christmas decor that comes out this time of yr. I’m loving the impartial quilted stockings we purchased final yr although (or perhaps two years in the past?!)

This little tree was a pleasant contact to the open cabinets, particularly with a flameless tealight my pal Meg gave me to place in it! The glow seems to be a lot prettier and fewer yellow in particular person, I promise. I really like the flickering on the shelf. 

Informal Elfing

We do very informal elfing on this home. She strikes round (she is nocturnal) however she is fairly properly behaved and doesn’t make any messes : ) 

Joyful Bday Thomas!

Earlier than it’s formally Christmas round right here, we now have to have a good time Thomas’s birthday! The Hoos have been taking part in basketball, so we took the boys out to dinner after which to the basketball sport. Thomas was happy! 

We dined at Maya which was completely scrumptious and successful for the boys so stated it was the “greatest mac and cheese ever!” I had the Rockfish Truffles with inexperienced beans and cornbread. Blown away by how good it was!

It was a win for the Hoos! 

Birch’s New Hats!

KK crocheted these hats for Mazen, and since Birch is into all issues Star Wars, he claimed them for himself! He’s getting a number of smiles from folks when he wears them. 

Large Boy Shark do do do-do do do 

Christmas Cheer Round Cville

We went to the Fry’s Spring Seashore Membership vacation social gathering for teenagers final weekend. The UVA Hullabahoos sang a couple of songs. I really like a very good acapella group! They have been superior. Very energetic! 

We additionally made ornaments

And met up with buddies on the King Household Vineyards vacation market. 

Further enjoyable with the Popitos meals truck and a few bubbly!

The Enjoyable Snack Mother

When Thomas and Birch grasp one on one they tough home and play sports activities. When Birch and I grasp one on one we now have ice cream cones : ) There isn’t any higher after faculty snack!!

We additionally like to get cozy collectively. He have been are warming up within the afternoon within the sauna blanket! It’s beloved by all. Head’s up: I used to be in a position to get a 15% off code for KERF readers in case you’re fascinated with a sauna for your home! Use KATHEATS for 15% off something HigherDOSE!

Different afternoon actions

The minifig problem! Construct as many as you possibly can in a row. 

And hone your Puzzle-ology !

This two-sided puzzle can also be a search and discover. Nice present for a 3-6 yr previous!

Kath Eats Actual Meals

Friendsgiving

We went to a scrumptious Friendsgiving earlier this month and I introduced pumpkin muffins. 

Hugh Jass Salads

Salmon cake + arugula

Rooster + Blue Cheese + Pecans + Spinach

Each day Harvest Pesto + Mushroom Flatbread

+ Further cheese + pepperoni! 

Blue Panko Apron Rooster + Squash with a Maple Sauce

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Mini Date Evening at Random Row

Thomas and I took a pickleball class! We stopped for beers after at Random Row (whereas Nona had Birch) and ended up getting a pizza and salad. I really like that this salad was big and served on a pizza tray!

And to all a very good night time!