Trip to Halifax

Gabrielle took her first plane trip at the tender age of 6 weeks, but handled it like a pro, either sleeping or laying awake and charming her fellow travellers. For the record, she just loved flying Porter:

Gigi's cousins, Amelia and Ben, took to her immediately, fighting for the right to hold her:

Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Amos were naturals...

Amos and Carolyn hosted a small gathering for those who wanted to grab at and pay homage to Lady Gabrielle, including Sarah (my bugaku sensei), Liza (my first art director and the person who taught me about *space*), Melvin (esteemed editor of the Shambhala Sun), Lucy (star of the hit TV series, Trailer Park Boys, airing on Showcase, and don't forget to go see the movie and no, those aren't her real breasts), and Barry (word snob and all-around great guy). 

And finally, at the end of a whirlwind weekend, the wait at the Halifax airport for the flight home...