Making Our Way Around the GTA

When it's the holidays, it's time to make many visits to the ones you love. This past week was no exception as we had the chance to stop in and see baby Elliot on the Danforth, then stop by one of Isabelle's favourite spots, Aunt Martha's in Scarborough.

We woke up early on New Year's Eve and made our way south on the DVP to see Mommy's college roomie Allie and her husband Sean, proud parents of Elliot, who is growing quickly! They have all settled in nicely to family life, even Kobe the superdog doesn't seem to mind sharing the attention. Elliot is a real charmer and a great little guy, very well behaved and snappily dressed in a Ralph Lauren navy vest, the same one Oliver himself was wearing! It was nice to visit with such great friends who are doing an awesome job as young homeowners and young parents. Way to go, guys!

Man's best friend Kobe

Too bad we live in Ottawa, Isabelle is already ready to babysit him!

From there we headed east to Scarborough to see Aunt Martha, Great Grandma, Elizabeth and Petar for the afternoon. Isabelle is always very excited to make this stop on our trips to Toronto. She is a fan of Aunt Martha's hospitality, thoughtfulness and desserts! Above all else, she loves all the attention. Aunt Martha is a great host, especially for kids. Isabelle loves to help her out in the kitchen and the kids are always pleased with how thoughtful and appropriate her gifts are. We had a nice visit, catching up with everyone, a great way to end 2011. It's always special to spend so much time with family and to share the holiday season with people we love. Thanks, Aunt Martha, for always being so good to us and the little ones, we appreciate how special you make them feel.

GiGi, as we call her, supervises the dessert dispensing

Oliver and Mommy relaxing

Aunt Martha looks for some help from Isabelle

Yes, I will have a dessert, thank you!

Quick to read their newly-received books