We are getting closer to the "big trip", but there have been some side trips and family visits recently that we hope you will enjoy sharing here.

Ian, Erica, Owen and William outside their home

While Erica was home this summer we had many opportunities to visit in Toronto and go to parks, having fun with the little ones.   The double stroller was a great mode of transportation, though Owen is an enthusiastic walker most of the time.

Gail, also known as Granny, had an opportunity to visit Charleston with daughter, Erica, when she attended a conference there.  Little William, (actually not so little for his nine months) was a fabulous companion for wheeling around the sights of Charleston.

Right after going to Charleston, Granny went to Kelowna to visit with the Phillips family. Papa John stayed home to look after things and assist David and Maryrose while baby Marlo was in the hospital.

Gail, Graham, Everett, Linda & Jeff



While in Kelowna, there was a surprise dinner out to celebrate Granny's birthday!  The boys enjoyed going to a real grown up restaurant, while Ava stayed with friends, which was more fun for her.

Ava loves to wheel her "babies" around.  She looks just like her Mom did when she was little!

Thanksgiving!! So much to be thankful for!!  Baby Marlo was finally home from the hospital, and everyone, especially Auntie Kathy, loved holding her.

                                                      Papa John with Marlo and Otis. 
The Ivanco family will have to come over often before we leave for our trip, so they can help to eat up all the food before we go!
Now it is time to go and pack, and think about all the things that need to be done before Sunday.