Dear Friends and Family and Blog Readers,
It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time
of year again! Where does the time go?! It’s been another eventful year in our
household, filled with renovations, renovations, and more renovations! We are
finally enjoying some “down time” as the winter season approaches. Here’s a
look at our year:
This past
spring, we finished renovating our downstairs bathroom, and then launched into
a full-scale renovation of the kitchen and living room. We set up our living
quarters in the partially-renovated downstairs office where we worked, lived,
and cooked for nearly 4 months! During this time, we had no floor in the
kitchen or living room, which meant no way to get to the upstairs; we resorted
to climbing in and out of the upstairs window for over a week! Once the new
floor went in, we were still climbing ladders for several more months before
the new staircase was built. We are thankful that this stressful time is
finally over, and that we can finally enjoy the fruit of our labours. Aside
from a few minor details (and some new furniture), we are happy to say that the
entire interior of our house has now been fully renovated!!!
Mr. Gryce is still working as a Senior Software Developer. Last month, he started his 5th year with the company. In addition to updating all the plumbing downstairs, Mr. Gryce spent many hours installing all new electrical wiring, outlets, and light fixtures downstairs. He’s proven to be quite the handyman! Mr. Gryce attended the annual Promise Keeper’s men’s conference in Toronto this fall. He continues to meet with Mrs. Gryce’s brother for their Friday night men’s group. In the New Year, he hopes to get involved with the men’s group at our church as well.
Mrs. Gryce continues to work as an emergency supply teacher with the local public school board. She has been working 2-4 days per week, in addition to tutoring 8 different students in the evenings. She tutored from home all summer (or rather, from her mom’s home, due to our renovations). Mrs. Gryce enjoys visiting thrift stores and still sells all sorts of items online, including her homemade jam and preserves.
This past April, we attended Jon & Veronica’s wedding in Hamilton and had the opportunity for a short visit with several of Mrs. Gryce’s university friends as well. In August, we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary. We spent a weekend in Niagara Falls (first time for both of us), with our friends Jon & Mel. It was great to get away from renovations and see the sights, as well as spend some quality time with great friends.
We are currently part of a small group that meets on Thursday nights at our church. It’s been a great opportunity to learn as well as meet new people and get more connected with our church family.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and many blessings for 2015.
Love, Mr & Mrs Gryce
Love, Mr & Mrs Gryce
(To read last year's greeting, go here.)
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