Delicious moments

The summer of 1947 saw the arrival of the first of the Naef family for a visit.  This family would form an important part in the establishment of the farm.  Augustin Naef (or "Gus" as he would become known in Canada) would be arriving in a few months and fall in  love with the property and purchase the farms around the "Ferme Fleur de Lys".  The Naef family is a well established Swiss business family who were acquaintances of the Miege family in Switzerland. 

This photo portrays one of Augustin's brothers with his wife and Carlo and Caroline Fleur de Lys. This photograph was sent to Switzerland to Renee Miege with a note on the back exclaiming his delight in the visitors; "This photograph recalls the many delicious moments we have passed together...the days passed quickly".  It has been over 15 years since Carlo has seen his daughter Renee.  He writes that given his old age he is hopeful that she will be arriving on the farm soon.  My father and his grandparents would actively encourage Renee to come to Canada in many letters to follow.