Toulouse, France 12 -15 May 2008

Basilica Saint Sernin - began in the 5th Century, 13 May 2008


Dinner with Philippe's childhood friend Jerome. 12 May 2008


We visited the AirBus plant in Toulouse. In production is their largest aircraft ever - the A380. It's two full stories and requires special airport adaptations to land and load. Pictures of the actual plane were considered a security breech. 12 May 2008.

European Vacation - Barcelona, Spain - 9 May 2008

At the Picasso Museum.


This picture was taken while waiting to enter the Picasso Museum. The rain in Spain fell mainly in torrents. (It ultimately flooded Nelly's car!)

The museum was fascinating. We enjoyed seeing a fuller representation of Picasso's works. The museum included early traditional studies as well as the later works with which he is more popularly associated.





"La Sagrada Familia" Cathedral Facade by Gaudi. This modern cathedral (1882) is under perpetual construction. 10 May 2008


"Tapas" in Barcelona, Spain with Nelly & Hubert. 9 May 2008

Family Dinner in Sparks, Nevada - 19 April 2008

The top photo includes siblings, in-laws and adult nephews and nieces. Thomas and his family were unable to make the commute from Idaho. John is in the Navy. Brian was recovering from eye-surgery. Philippe is missing me in Montreal.

The bottom photo includes nephews & nieces posed on the staircase at Mom's house.

My newest old piano - 14 April 2008

Valentine's Dinner - 15 Feb 2008

We ate "raclette" a Swiss specialty for Valentine's dinner. You can't go wrong with melted swiss cheese.

Carriage Ride with Dad in Downtown Montreal - 5 Jan 2008

My 35th Birthday - 7 Jan 2008

Home for Christmas

Our new home. The brick wall and overhead lighting are warm in winter.

Going Green for Halloween

Working in a children's library on Halloween makes it all the more fun. I love dressing up. A few years ago I was Dorothy. This year I was the Wicked Witch of the West (East really...) Some children cried when they saw me, others cackled.

Maritime Marvels - July 2007

We vacationed this Summer in New Brunswick. We camped at 6 sites in 7 days. The coast was tempestuous, the mosquitoes voracious and the sun timid. The company fully compensated.

Our visits to an Acadian village, The Bouctouche Dunes, Buffalo Safari, Hopewell Rocks, and kayaking at Fundy Bay were beyond expectations.

Baking Bread at the Acadian Village - 10 July 2007
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The Bouctouche Dunes - 11 July 2007




Buffalo Safari, Mother and calf - 12 July 2007



Hopewell Rocks at low tide - 13 July 2007



Kayaking at Fundy Bay - 14 July 2007

Our Anniversary in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue

Philippe took Friday off and we enjoyed the day together. Luxury! We biked in the afternoon and in the evening went to Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. The town is situated on a lakefront and the downtown businesses face the dock. Sunday we exchanged love letters and small presents - marriage to Philippe is the greatest gift and I look forward to eternity.

Bye-Bye Bodilys

Our friends the Bodilys are leaving Montreal and moving to Sparks, Nevada - NAFTA in action. We took this final picture of them with the Primary. You'll notice the beautiful children...

English Class

My English Class was extraordinary. My students represented the far corners of the globe. Pictured are 8 of 12 of my students. From L to R: Lahcene from Morocco, Dmitry from Russia, Kyung-mi from Korea, Patsy from Argentine, Nancy from Mexico, Greg from France, Hyun-suk from Korea, Kim Lee (Carlos) from Korea.

Fort Lennox- May 2007

Fort Lennox Prison- May 2007

Richelieu River- May 2007

Picnic with Mom and Philippe on the shore of the river

Richelieu River- May 2007

Fort Chambly- May 2007

Fort Chambly - May 2007

I am courteous and point to show from which way "the British are coming."

Fort Chambly - May 2007

Philippe is likewise courteous and helps with directions. Fort Chambly is at the edge of Richelieu River. It's beautiful.