Fredericton

Apr 14-17, 2023
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After a busy travel start to 2023, we found an opportunity to head to New Brunswick and have a delayed celebration of my mother’s 80th birthday. We flew in on Friday afternoon and joined the rest of the family.

Apr 14

Before we arrived, Kim and Cathy had some time together with my parents in Fredericton and captured a few photos.

Mom and her birthday flowers still in bloom

Out for a walk along the trails

Walking along the St. John River near my parents' apartment

Tom’s and my flight arrived in time for a late dinner and some games with the family.

Apr 15

For Saturday, we had time for some walks in the local trail network and to get ready for the small birthday celebration planned for that evening.

My parents and Tom enjoying a glass of wine before the birthday dinner

Continuing the visit

Joined by good friends who also live in the building

Deep in conversation

After a wonderful dinner, time for singing and cake

The bright evening sun didn't make for great photos, but were all there to celebrate

Back at the apartment with more birthday flowers

With dinner done we're almost ready for some serious games

Although the celebration was small, we had a great visit and were so happy that we were able to be together to celebrate the major birthday milestone.

Apr 16

With the official celebrations over, we had a pretty low key last full day and visited and also went for a nice walk downtown.

Tom exploring the art outside the downtown museum

Cathy and Tom stopping for a photo downtown

After lunch, Kim and Cathy made their way home, and Tom and I had nice evening with the family for our last night.

Apr 17

The first flight of the day from Fredericton leaves very early, so it was an early wakeup to get to the airport and to head home to Toronto in time for a full day of work.