Jan. 23rd.

Miyu was over with her brother and mum to see Liam and the crew. Liam and Miyu get along like oil and water but they are usually ok a little bit. Pics 1-2: 1. Snack time with Miyu. 2. Watching Tv with Dad and the Noah.

Jan. 22nd.

Liam and I were at the pool. He saw a kid with goggles and said he wanted a set. Took him to the sports shop after and bought a set. Hilarious. Pics 1-2: 1. Pretending he is in the onsen at breakfast. 2. With his goggles on.

Jan. 21st.

The weekend came quick. We went out to Costco and just took it easy pretty much. Bloody freezing. Liam and Meg were playing a bunch during the day. Pics 1-2: 1. Liam and Noah at dinner. 2. Liam excited with his chopsticks again.

Jan. 20th.

No pictures again today. Liam and Meg spent the day hanging out with Noah at home.

Jan. 19th.

Liam, Noah and Meg stayed in for the most part of the day. Liam was helping Meg with Noah. Good wee big brother. Pics 1-2: 1. Getting the blanket ready. 2. Putting it on his little brother.

Jan. 18th.

I was back at work. Not too much going on, just a walk to the shops. No pics from today.

Jan. 17th.

My final day my holiday. Liam and I did a final run to the pool. Was about the 10th visit we made during the holidays. Liam really came along well with his swimming. Really fun when he jumps in the pool etc. Pics 1-2: 1. Liam having an ice cream after the pool. 2. Back at home.

Jan. 16th.

Out to Hookaido Shrine for Noah's 100 days pictures. It was a good day all around. Went for a Chinese after and then came home and relaxed with Meg's parents. Pics 1-5: 1. Family shot. 2. With Meg's Dad at the Chinese restaurant. 3. Hiding for the picture. 4. With Meg's Mum. 5. Didn't even make it out of the bath hardly.

Jan. 15th.

No pictures on the 15th. Mostly just getting ready to go to the shrine on the 16th. Liam and I did get to play some hockey in the back room.

Jan. 14th.

Off to the pool in the morning. Liam had fun. Not too much else going on. Pics 1-3: 1. Getting dressed in the morning. 2/3. Grape juice face.

Jan. 13th.

Just out to get groceries and then to the onsen. Liam loves that place. Fun to go together. Pic 1. After getting up.

Jan. 12th.

Out to Jozankei with a bunch of friends. Had a really great time. All the kids had a blast and it was a great way to end off the holiday. Pic 1. This is what happens when you take pictures inside the humid pool building. Pic 1. The pool, haha.

Jan. 11th.

More hanging out and that. Liam having fun playing around the house. Pic 1. End of the day.

Jan. 10th.

Just mostly relaxing and went out to do a bit of shopping. Went to the onsen later at night. Pics 1-2: 1. Proud of his chopsticks. 2. Acting silly.

Jan. 9th.

Liam and I went over to Baba Park to do some sledding. He was having fun until he got a big face full of snow. We had fun though and came back to the house for some hot chocolate. Pics 1-5: 1. Getting to the park. 2. Snowballs. 3. Cold and ready to go. 4. Hot chocolate. 5. Happy again.

Jan. 8th.

Not too much going on except for we went to the pool again. Liam swimming with water wings. Doing well. Pics 1-3: 1. Ripping around. 2. After his bath. 3. Out for the count.

Jan. 7th.

Satomi and Yuya were in town and dropped by. In the morning before they came, Liam and I were outside playing in the snow. Good fun but was ready to come in after 45 minutes, bit cold. Pics 1-2: 1. Liam and I in a snow cave. 2. Liam bowling with his body instead of the ball with Satomi.

Jan. 6th.

Liam and I met Tom and his kids over at Sapporo Dome for this bouncy castle thing they had on the go there. It was really good and better since we got in for free.... Liam had a great time in the bouncy castle things. There were loads of them. Pics 1-7: 1. With Deni, waiting to get in. 2. In the ball tent. 3. Waiting in line again, really wanted to get on the giraffe. 4. From up top, loads of things to go on. 5. Liam looking happy. 6. With my swimming cap on. 7. Glad to be out.

Jan. 5th.

Back in Sapporo. Liam and I went to the indoor park and pool at Kawashimo Park. Had a great afternoon. Stayed there for ages. Pics 1-3: 1. Running around. 2. Up the ramp. 3. Down again.

Jan. 4th.

Had a great day on the 4th. Dale and Tsumugi stopped in Bibai to hang out and have lunch. Up to the onsen with Dale and just good to see them again. Liam had a great day. Pic 1. Liam and Tsumugi.

Jan. 3rd.

More hanging out in Bibai. Not much going on. The doing nothing was getting a bit much, but fun at the same time. Pics 1-2: 1. Still a bit tired and sick. 2. Playing again, opening and closing the doors.

Jan. 2nd.

Lots more of just hanging around. Up to the onsen for a bit and relaxing. Liam was just getting over the cold but was fine to head out. Pic 1. Hockey hair.

Jan. 1st. - Happy New Year.

Very quiet day on the 1st. Just hanging out, watching TV, playing with Liam and eating. Pics 1-2: 1. Needing a haircut. 2. Wrestling around.

Dec. 31st.

Liam and I came back to Sapporo to pick up a bunch of stuff for the New Year's dinner. It was good to hang out for the day just the two of us. Once we got back to Bibai Meg's Grany came home for a couple of hours. It was nice to see Liam and her together. Pics 1-3: 1. Liam and Meg's Dad having some pizza. 2. Liam and Meg's Gran. 3. Group shot.