Oct. 24th.

Meg and her parents took Liam for a drive around the coast to Hamanasu and then up through Rumoi. They stopped for lunch and then at a park later on. Pics 1-11: 1. I take sip of my coffee first. 2. Cleaning. 3. Hamanasu surf for Rooster. 4/5. Around the harbor. 6-11. At the park playing baseball etc.

Oct. 23rd.

Meg and Liam headed back up to Bibai on this day after a while in Sapporo. Pics 1-4: 1. Wellies. 2. No sitting on this chair. 3. Good boy. 4. Getting the bath ready with Meg's Dad.

Oct. 22nd.

The Megs and the kids were up early and went downtown for the day. They had fun shopping around. Pics 1-7: 1. Liam crying. 2. Rion ready to go shopping. 3. Mr. Stylish. 4. Ready to go. 5-7. Liam took Rion's soother and wouldn't give it back.

Oct. 21st.

Meg and Liam had Megumi and Rion to stay overnight. It seems like they had a good time. The kids were playing and they had a cake for Megumi's birthday. Glad that Meg had some company while I was away. 1. Megumi, Rion and Liam. 2. They like to sit in this corner of the house. 3. Birthday cake.

Oct. 20th.

Liam and Meg stayed at home after going to the park during the day. Just took it easy really. Went shopping as well. Liam is really trying to talk at this point for sure. Pics 1-3: 1. Meg was doing the laundry and when she turned around Liam had turned over the washing basin and was standing on it to see out of the window! Smart little bugger. 2. Liam and his new chair. 3. Chilling on the chair.

Oct. 19th.

Meg and Liam came back to Sapporo on this day. They had Emi and AJ by for a visit. AJ is getting big now as well. He and Liam had a good time together. Pics 1-3: 1. Getting his lunch. 2. Big smile. 3. AJ after a session in the ball tent.

Oct. 18th.

Again, much of the same. Relaxing and hanging out at home. Meg and Liam took a walk to visit some friends. Pics 1-3: 1. Everything is a toy. 2. Sleepy in the afternoon. 3. Back playing again.