Jan. 13th.

Not too much going on. Just went out shopping a bit and got some stuff that we needed. Was a pretty relaxing day. Vid 1. Noah in his Bumbo.

Jan. 12th.

We had a great time out at Jozankei with a bunch of friends. The kids had fun in the pools and had some good food. The camera got fogged up from the pool viewing deck and all the pictures were really blurry, didn't get any shots that are worth posting. Noah was good.

Jan. 11th.

Another day at the indoor park just hanging out. Liam and I went in the pool too. A bit embarrassing how much we went but Liam really likes it and I love taking him. Noah didn't do too much but was back to 100%. Pics 1-2: 1. Wondering wtf is going on. 2. Happy boy.

Jan. 10th.

We all went over to the pool since Noah was felling better. No pics since Meg got banned before. I guess if people were allowed to take pictures then you would get some weirdos in there with their cameras. Noah seemed to like watching Liam swim around, and enjoyed sleeping a bunch. Pics 1-2: 1. Strange boy. 2. Noah, a hiding Liam and I.

Jan. 9th.

Probably the final day of Noah's cold, so he was rested up and full of energy again finally. One last day hiding out at home but was playing with Liam a lot. Pics 1-2: 1. Neck exercises. 2. Tired out.

Jan. 8th.

Not too much going on. A lot of the days I was on holiday Liam and I went to the pool. Then at night we would hang out at home. Noah wasn't getting up to too much but did come to the pool once or twice. Pics 1-2: 1. Noah, with Meg on the side there. 2. 3 boys.

Jan. 7th.

Our friends, Yuya and Satomi, came by during their holiday trip back up to Hokkaido from Tokyo. Satomi is a kindergarten teacher so she is really good with the boys. Was really nice to see them again. Pics 1-2: 1. Noah and I. 2. Satomi and Noah.

Jan. 6th.

Noah's cold came back hard over these last couple days. Not much going on for him as Liam and I were out at Sapporo Dome. Pics 1-2: 1. Sick Noah. 2. With me.

Jan. 5th.

Packed up the car and headed back to Sapporo in the morning. Liam and I were off to the pool while Noah and Meg stayed home. Good to be back in Sapporo, nice time away but good to be back. Pics 1-3: 1. Relaxing back at home. 2/3. In the Bumbo.

Jan. 4th.

Noah had his first bit of coaching from the Real Coach on Jan. 4th. He was all ears during the video session and chalk talk. It was nice to see Dale and Tsumugi in Bibai for lunch and a bit of a catch up. (I had been out with them a few nights earlier but not with Meg and the boys). Pics 1-2: 1. Tsumugi and Noah. 2. Dale and Noah.

Jan. 3rd.

Not much going on. Just a quiet day with a bit of a walk. Noah was really loaded with the cold so he didn't get out for too long. Stuffy nose and a cough. Pics 1-2: 1. Hanging out. 2. Bath time.

Jan. 2nd.

This was Noah's actual 100th day. Seems like we had so many things to do because of it but it was all good. Noah has been a little star since the first day he arrived, 100 days has flown by. Here are the official pictures from the studio that we had done. Pics 1-7: From Studio Anne.

Jan. 1st. - Happy New Year.

We had a great 2011 with Noah being born and having a lot of fun with Liam. Hoping for just a great a 2012. Very quiet Jan. 1st. We actually had a very quiet NYE, in bed early. Looking forward all the milestones that are sure to come in the coming year for Noah. Rolling over, crawling, walking eating etc. Pics 1-2: 1. Happy wee boy in the morning. Dad needs a haircut. 2. Noah started to catch a cold, poor guy.

Dec. 31st. - Noah's first New Year's Eve.

Great day for Noah's first NYE. Liam and I took off in the morning to head into Sapporo to pick up a bunch of things and then got back in time for Meg's Grandma to come over for a bit. She was happy to see the boys. Noah had to have his 'first bites of food' around his 100 days ceremony. Was all in all a great day. Pics 1-7: 1. Morning nap. 2. Ai and Noah again. 3. Meg, Gran and Noah. 4. Meg's Gran, Meg's Mum, and Noah. 5. Family shot. 6. Sushi. 7. Sashimi (For Tommyk...got it now? ;-)) Vid 1. Noah's first bit of food, Japanese tradition at 100 days.

Dec. 30th.

Ai came back to Bibai. It was good to see her and her first time to meet Noah. She looked happy. Noah and Liam are lucky to have her as their Auntie. Pretty relaxing day otherwise. Pic 1. Noah and Ai.

Dec. 29th.

Up to Bibai for the next week for the New Year's holiday. It was good to get up there and hang out. Noah seems to like it up there. He was screaming in the car on the way up but fell asleep just as we were getting there. Pics 1-2: 1. With his Noah shirt on. 2. With Meg's Mum.

Dec. 28th.

Back to the studio in the morning, Noah was way better. Meg took him and said that Noah was really good. Didn't take too long, got 7 different poses done. Will post the pictures on the day that they arrived. Pics 1-6: 1. Happy to be here. 2. European Noah. 3. Little Rabbit. (Noah's zodiac sign) 4. Getting set-up for the next shot. 5. Ready and with a funny face. 6. Naked ones.

Dec. 27th.

Took Noah to the photo studio to get his 100 day pictures done. He wasn't having any of it. Hung out for quite a while trying to get him to perk up a bit but he didn't really smile and was crying a lot. Packed it in after about 30 minutes. Meg went back the next day. Pic 1. Noah in one of the outfits for the pictures.

Dec. 26th.

Pretty quiet day on Boxing Day. Just relaxed for the most part and had a quiet day. Not many photos. Noah was good, getting stronger day by day. Pic 1. Noah, Liam and I.

Dec. 25th - Christmas Day.

Had a great first Christmas with Noah. Of course he has no idea what is going on but he seemed to be excited by all the stuff going on. Actually got the turkey done on time for a change so could eat at a reasonable hour for a change. Noah got some nice presents from everyone. Pics 1-4: 1. Noah. 2. Miki and Noah. 3. Dinner! 4. Noah hiding out in my apron.