Signs of the Times

The original farm house was abandoned around the time of Carlo's death.  Caroline, Renee, Gus and Eddy moved into another cabin on the property and this eventually became Gus and Renee's house.  It was this house that received the improvements of electricity, running water and a furnace.  Over time the original farm house sank into the ground until Eddy eventually pushed it over with the bulldozer and it was burnt.

 Work begins on transforming the cabin into a house.

 The cabin became a three bedroom house with a full basement and attic. 

The "Naef" house would stay exactly like this with very few changes over the years until 2001 when my brother, David, moved to the farm.  The house was then transformed into a post a beam style with the generous assistance of Gus and the labour of friends, including my husband Brent who put in many volunteer hours. 
The houses on the farm adapted to the additions and departures of family members.  Eddy and Betty would require their own home, and a site was chosen at the opposite end of the farm.  They would start construction of the house soon after their honeymoon in New Zealand.