Easter Canada 2023
Toys R Us & Build a Bear (04/03/23)
Dana, Ellie and Franklin started the morning by going to Toys R Us. Ellie was filled with joy. She had a blast just walking around. We also picked up the new Dog Man book that she was looking forward to reading for months. After Toys R Us we headed to the Bramalea City Center where Ellie did mini putt and rock climbing in the sports store. Meanwhile Dana camped out. We had fun going around the mall. We headed to Trinity Common Mall to buy movie tickets for later in the week. We also went into a couple stores and Dana and Ellie bought Nonna a birthday gift.
After a jam packed morning, we picked up Grace and had Heritage Fish and Chips for lunch. Poutine. Enough said.
Later in the afternoon we went to Vaughan Mills and met Randy. Franklin got a Bowser Build a Bear. We looked at wedding rings and walked around. We then headed to Montana's for dinner. After dinner we walked to get rolled Ice Cream. Ellie LOVED it.
Downtown & First Gift (04/04/23)
Dana, Ellie and Franklin went downtown Toronto. They parked at the Eaton Center. Ellie had a blast just going up and down the escalators over and over... and over and over again. We all also walked to the Wizard World, a dedicated Harry Potter shop.
Later at night Franklin's parents gave them their first joint couples gift. An amazing pots and pan set.
Nonna & Super Mario (04/05/23)
Ellie meets Nonna for the first time. Nonna had a barbie doll for Ellie as well as gave her a crochet top. We also went to see Nonno.
Later at night we went to go see the Super Mario movie. After the movie we had Fajitas.
Niagara Falls & Comedy (04/06/23)
Dana, Franklin and Ellie left early morning to go to Niagara Falls. They walked around Clifton Hills checking shops and other tourist attractions. Ellie went through a mirror maze which she said was a ton of fun. We all headed to a cafe for lunch, ate and rested a little. We then headed towards the falls. Ellie was cold as we got closer to the bottom of the hill. So Dana bought her a Niagara Falls sweater. Ellie was amazed at the Falls.
Later in the night, Dana and Franklin had their first double (and later triple) date. We met Aaron and Yi for Italian food. Then walked next door to share some laughs at a comedy club.
Ellie's First Canadian Friend & Tofu (04/07/23)
Dana and Franklin met with Anthony and Samantha in a Milton park. We walked to a Tim's where Dana got her double double and Ellie got one of the Easter donuts. Ellie and Sam then played at the park while the adults sat down and had a fun conversation. At the end of the meet, Ellie and Sam exchanged Signal numbers to communicate. Ellie had her First Canadian Friend!
While we were at the park, there were Ribs and Tofu being smoked. We had an amazing dinner feast. Ellie loved the ribs. She joked around about not liking them where Franklin told her that he wouldn't make her them moving forward. Her joke changed, quickly. Franklin also made Dana smoked tofu burnt ends. They were "delicious" - Dana 2023.
Immgrigation & Sushi (04/08/23)
Dana and Franklin Left early in the morning. They went and picked up a coffee from Tim's before they started their adventure out towards Bradford to look at houses. Eventually they realized they needed to head to the Settle Immigration Services for their appointment.
The consultant informed them about the process, Dana's working process, Ellie, the Wedding, etc. It was all very positive.
Meanwhile Ellie hungout with Randy and Grace. We all met for Sushi at Sparkles. It was delicious. The afternoon was spent looking at rings and then packing up for Dana and Ellie to travel back home. We went to Swiss Chalet and headed home to watch Boston match the NHL win record.
Franklin's best Birthday Every!
Easter Party @ Anna's (04/09/23)
We all went to Anna's for Easter, Franklin and Nonna's Birthday. There was a special Easter egg hunt specifically for Ellie. She had fun going around the main floor to find eggs. She also got a nice Easter Basket that Anna put together.
There was a combination of catered and homemade food. We ate and mingled. Anna got Dana and Franklin a really nice custom pillow and picture frame. Then Franklin left to bring Dana and Ellie to the Airport