Happy 1st Birthday Jotaro !!!!!!

Day 3: Disney Sea

Day 2: Tokyo Disneyland

Our Trip to Tokyo: Day 1

Keiko and Seigo are planning to have another baby this year so we thought it'd be fun to have a little trip together. And where better than Tokyo Disneyland?

At Narita airport, just outside of Tokyo.

The Disneyland Monorail and Disneyland Bus together in one shot.

The entrance to Tokyo Disneyland

The fancy shopping center across from Disneyland.

Our special 'kid friendly' hotel room.

A stairway in the Disney Ambassador Hotel.

Seigo and Yuka waiting for dinner.

The famous Chef Mickey's restaurant in the Disney Ambassador hotel.

Apparently Pluto also works there.

A little overcome by all the Disney characters come to life, Yuka tries to hide.

Jo looks a little troubled when he sees this evening's chef.

Yuka and Donald get along just fine.

Jo on the other hand...

Pluto doesn't fare much better.

Jo & Minnie


Jo & Donald


Yuka dances with Minnie

2007 so far

It's been a busy year so far and we've had lots of fun with our friends.

Here's Jo and I in our decidedly Canadian 'Roots' pajamas from my parents.

We were paid a visit by Hiroko & Miku, and Emi & Kazu & Hiro.

Hiroko & Miku

Emi with Hiro, Kazu & Jo

Emi & Hiro

Miku & Jo

Kazu with his Snoopy bottle

Jo in his crib

Jo & Miku take little cat naps

Pile-up on the bed

How sad is it that this kid is already cooler than me?

We made a little trip back to Yukiko's old stomping grounds in Higashi Osaka. Some of her friends still live there and we payed them a visit.

Proud papa Shige with Ririka

Chika & Ririka

Good table manners, Jo falls asleep in the middle of a meal.

GTA for real, Jo behind the wheel.

Hiroko & Miku, Nori & Yuki

We were also visited Keiko and Yuka in order to discuss our upcoming trip to Tokyo Disneyland!

Jo saying 'bye bye'