Around here, we have been…

WORKING on the house. Day in and day out it seems. There are times Craig no sooner gets home from working at the office than he changes his clothes and starts on his second job – finishing the house.

At this point we have finished all of the hardwood flooring on the main level. We have also finished the tile flooring in two of the bathrooms. All of the bathroom fixtures have been installed, our permanent doors are in place, and we are almost to the point that we can start the trim work.

We are looking toward the light at the end of the construction tunnel, and the day when there is less dust to clean up!

STARTING the basketball season. Both of the older boys are playing again this year, and they have been busy with practices. They have also played a couple of preseason matches.

The first official game of the season will be at the beginning of 2020, with a weekend tournament soon after.

PREPARING for the holiday season. The kids had so many fun activities at school that they were involved in.

Gingerbread house creations, cookie decorating, gift exchanges, and beautiful Christmas programs.

It is so fun to experience the season through the eyes of children.

CELEBRATING  Christmas in the most simple way. We decided this year to forgo presents, and instead use the day to connect as a family. It was probably the best decision we could have made – especially at this point in time.

With us being so busy, it was great to take a day to just slow down and enjoy one another. We went outside to a white winter wonderland, and started building a small igloo.

We baked cookies and decorated them, made hot chocolate and watched a movie. It was the best day. When the kids were asked which type of Christmas celebration they prefer – the presents or the presence – they all agreed that the time we spent together was much more magical.

We are looking forward to more fun family days in the near future, just enjoying each other and our new home.

This is just a glimpse at what our family has been up to. If you’d like a closer look, be sure to check out our weekly ‘mini vlogs’ on our family YouTube channel ARROW HILL FAMILY. Be well everyone!