May. 31st.

Not much going on really. Meg and Liam went to the park in the morning and then Miyu and her Mum came over in the afternoon. Just the one picture today. Pic 1. Liam in the giant sandbox.

May. 30th.

Not too much going on. I was back at work. Meg and Liam went shopping in the morning then Rion and Megumi came over in the afternoon. They had a good time. Thanks to Megumi for the octopus and Haagen-Dazs (not mixed) for my bday! Pics 1-3: 1. Liam's artwork in the morning....on the coffee table. 2/3. On the slide with Rion.

May. 29th.

Spent most of the day in Bibai and then came back home. Cooked something up and headed over to Ted and Emi's for a potluck party. (Left the camera in the car...) Good day. Pics 1-4: 1/2. Getting some grapes. 3/4. Watering the flowers.

May. 28th.

Ended up heading up to Bibai for the night to hang out. Meg's Mum and Dad took us out for dinner for my birthday and bought a cake. Nice night. Pics 1-6: 1. Shorts and Abby Heat Tee. 2. Flowers? 3. Hiding behind Meg's Mum. 4. Meg's Mum and Dad with Liam at the restaurant. 5. Liam and I, cake shot. 6. Blowing out the candles.

May. 27th.

Not much going on. Liam and Meg went to the park and just hung around. Getting nicer outside though now. Pics 1-3: 1. At the table. 2/3. Watching the tennis out the back window.

May. 26th.

I took the day off today and what a day it was to take off. 26 degrees in Sapporo and brilliant sunshine. We went downtown to Odori park and enjoyed the day. Had lunch and Liam played around on the grass. Really relaxing day. Pics 1-4: 1. Liam and Meg. 2. Liam with the flowers. 3. Meg with Liam hiding behind, TV tower in behind. 4. Liam and Meg, too sunny so Meg's eyes were closed.)

May. 25th. - Kevin's Birthday.

Had a great birthday. Got off work at 11 and came home. We walked over to the park and played for a while. Then out for sushi and home for ice cream cake that Meg made. Very nice day. P 1/2. Hanging out on the couch. 3. Biking to the park. 4. With Meg on the jungle gym. 5. Chasing a butterfly. 6. Running. 7. Random park shot. 8. Out for sushi. 9. Meg and Liam. 10. Liam and I with the ice cream cake.

May. 24th.

Meg and Liam went to the park. It was a bit chilly and that turned to rain, but was ok. Pics 1-3: 1. Ready to go down the slide. 2/3. Playing with the ball and running around.

May. 23rd.

Meg's Mum and Dad were down as Meg had to go to the dentist again and I was at work. They had fun, took Liam shopping and played outside. Pics 1-3: 1. Outside blowing bubbles. 2. With Meg's parents. 3. Eating watermelon.

May. 22nd.

Weather again not the best but just ended up going out to anyway. Hoped to go to the park but with a bit of rain we asked Liam what he wanted to do...he said the zoo...again. Had a good time. We got there early and it was still packed. Went to the Chinese restaurant near the house for lunch on the way home, then just hung out in the garden for a bit. Good day. Pics 1-7: 1. Liam and I. 2. Meg, Liam and the giraffes. 3. Giraffe and Liam. 4. In front of the Orangutan. 5-7. In the garden, funny face again at the end.

May. 21st.

Had a good day on Saturday. Went to the hospital in the morning to get the check up for the new baby done. Everything looks fine. In the afternoon Tsumugi and Yuumi came to visit. Liam had a good time playing with Tsumugi, wouldn't leave her alone. Pics 1-3: 1. Hanging out on the sofa. 2. Playing with Tsumugi. 3. Tsumugi, Meg, Liam and Yuumi.

May. 20th.

On Friday Meg and Liam went to the park to play for the afternoon. Weather wasn't perfect but they had fun. Pics 1-4: 1. Playing in the sand. 2. Funny face. 3/4. Running around the park.