That is great news, Star. Anna and I would love to spend time with you and your family while you're here. I'll put out a couple of suggestions:
1.A pool party and pot luck BBQ for your family and the local rabble at our place. We thought this might be a good way to get together in a bairn-friendly environment. We've got a pool and hot tub in our back yard, and there is a nice beach with a specialty playground (Cadborosaurus, Octopus, pirate ship, swings, etc. that I used to play on as a kid) a five minute walk from our house. We live about a 10-15 minute drive from Steve and Bobbie. Bathing suits and kilts are the suggested attire.
2.Anna and I could take your kids to the petting zoo in Beacon Hill Park (or anything else they'd like to do) while you and Jamie enjoy some adult time having a quiet drink in the Bengal Lounge. The Bengal has been in the Empress Hotel since before I was allowed to drink G & T's, and from what I know of you and Jamie from XMTS, I think you'd really enjoy the ambience.

http://www.fairmont.com/empress/Gues...ngalLounge.htm

These are just a couple of things off the top of my head. Let us know what you think!
All the best,
David