A brief display, in no particular order. Enjoy!
It has been a busy, but extremely fun year: here are some visual examples. Oh, and just in case you haven’t read it, you’ll find lots of info. in our 2017 newsletter... click here to go there now!
The school did a musical in the spring which kept Rick busy with learning music, rehearsing with students, stage construction along with all of my usual work, Loved it!
Walking & hiking were a big part of our “down times” this summer.
Barb was happy to create a dress for Eloise for her baptism day.
Emile and Olivier continue to grow…
William and Nana with a Maple-Key-Rhino_Nose moment!
Checking out the ducks and high water in the spring.
The chickens like to dig, so they sort-of help Barb with the soil prep [maybe a little chicken poop to boot?] as she prepares to plant her garlic for the winter!

Trio playing for an “art exibit” open house [a tribute weekend, highlighting the many talents of a local wardrobe designer]
Two pictures that require no explaination!
Erin and Clara
Alex and Angie
Kat and Ryan
Jocelyne, James & family
Ready for Sunny Days ahead
On one of many trails in Newfoundland
Well, we didn’t come this far to turn around!
Icebergs drifting past!
Nice, private camp sights …some were a tight parking challenge.. provincial parks were all very clean and well maintained by friendly local folks.

@ Twillingate, Newfoundland
While in the St Johns area, we were invited to tag along on an excursion with the multi-cultural women’s group to a local conservation center.
‘First-time’ cousin encounters in the fog onSignal Hill!
the docks were crowded but quiet the day we toured.
we enjoyed all of our stays at the provincial parks… this one was a hidden gem!
portage and canoe to this peaceful spot north of Minden
August camping with the gang… mostly rainy weather but we have dried out since!
All 4 grandchildren enjoy a swing together.
Repairing the pool prior to the new liner installation
my parents… finding something to smile about every day!
WE HAVE EJOYED 2017 AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW YEAR AHEAD. I HOPE THESE SHARED MEMORIES HAVE GIVEN YOU SOME ENJOYMENT TOO!
RICK AND BARB