Warmest wishes for a great New Year to our friends and family!

2. Hope, BC brings out the wild side in the junior Howes

3. Carried away by their Wild West spirit, Trevor and Annica resort to riding trees in our sadly horseless neighborhood...

4. Strange signage from our neighbourhood

5. The neighbourhood salon is out of control!

6. The locals here party like it's 1899

7. One look at us, and you know something's not right!

8. Better hope Santa Mouse doesn't mistake your stocking for Leif's! (He's clearly on the naughty list this year)

9. We're not fully normality challenged, however...

10. We've been enjoying lots of canoeing this year, in Pitt Lake, Alouette Lake and even the Inlet out front of our house.

11. We've enjoyed hiking in beautiful BC this year.

12. We're thankful for our time with friends...

14. And our wonderful family too!

17. Merry Christmas from 3 out of 4 Howes!

18. Okay, Leif says Merry Christmas to you too!