2024:

August, 2024 Visited Knapp Island for the first time! This island has a Buddhists retreat open to the public. Later in the month we had our family reunion in the Comox Valley. Also this Month: Oregon Coast Road Trip visting Portland, Seaside and Florence Oregon!
	July, 2024 Went to Victoria for Weekend and visited Uplands Park and the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Watched two nights of fireworks.
	June, 2024 Walked to Yew Lake at Cypress Provincial Park and had dinner with family.
	May, 2024 Went to Victoria for Weekend and visited a few parks looking for spring flowers. Claira bought a small bonzai tree and went to the beach!
	April, 2024 Science Fair, Vancouver Art Fair and a trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
	February, 2024 Watched the Chinese New Years Parade in Chinatown. Visited VanDusen gardens for some early spring flowers.
	January, 2024 Went to a bunny cafe! Twice! Also took a time lapse from the roof of the office building where I work.

2023:

December, 2023 Victoria for Christmas, stopped for a walk at Piper Spit in Nanaimo, Boxing day in Merville. Also went to Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
	November, 2023 Went to Victoria and then onto Mayne Island for the Made on Mayne art crawl. Also went to the East Side Art Crawl.
	October, 2023 Went to Victoria for Thanksgiving. Took the kids to the Capilano River Hatchery.
	September, 2023 We went to the Saanich Fair in Victoria. Also went to Science World with Claira and I saw an American Avocet at Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
	August, 2023 Went to my Aunt's house for a family reunion weekend Also this Month: We spent the long weekend in Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast.!
	July, 2023 Went to the Celebrationo of light twice this month. Also this Month: We started summer off with a vist to Tofino! Also this Month: We went to Haida Gwaii on a Mothership Kayaking Trip!
	June, 2023 Nara went stand up paddleboarding at Jericho. Nara and I did the Yew Lake loop hike at Cypress Provincial Park. Claira had her birthday party!
	May, 2023 Our first time at the Vancouver Art Fair. We also visited the 2023 West of Main Art Walk.
	April, 2023 Went to Victoria for the weekend! Some hiking in East Sooke Park, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea and a few walks in city parks. Also this month - Garry Point Park.
	March, 2023 A brief walk at Iona. Also this Month: Our 14th Trip to Hong Kong!
	February, 2023 A Trip to Victoria for the weekend! We went to the Royal BC Museum and planted some apple trees in the back yard.
	January, 2023 Birds at the Stanley Park Seawall. Chinese New Years parade in Chinatown and a walk at the UBC Botanical Garden.

2022:

December, 2022 We went to the Island for Christmas!
	November, 2022 The East Side Culture Crawl is one of my favorite Vancouver Events.
	October, 2022 We went to Pender Island to see Art Crawl there. We also went to the Victoria for the Remembrance Day long weekend and visited the Sooke Potholes. We went to the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Lastly, Nara worked on her science fair project.
	September, 2022 We went to the Island for the Labour day long weekend! We went to the Malahat Skywalk, Sandcut Beach and the Victoria Classic Boat Festival.
	August, 2022 We went to Victoria for a weekend and did an evening whale watching tour!
	July, 2022 We saw the Celebration of Light fireworks from the Burrard Street Bridge. Also this month: We went to Banff and Jasper (and Osoyoos, Invermere and Golden) for summer vacation!
	June, 2022 Claira's Birthday! We also went to Iona and Camosum Bog.
	May, 2022 I saw birds in the tops of the trees from my balcony. Also this month: We went to Tofino to see Mark and Takako get married!!
	April, 2022 We went to the Island for Easter! We had a walk on Horth Hill and drove out to Botanical Beach for the day.
	March, 2022 Nara went out to Reifel Bird Sanctuary Also this month: We went to Maui for Spring Break!
	February, 2022 I went to Iona Regional Park to see the Snow Geese before they migrated North. We went to White Rock to see family. We went to the Lantern Festival on Granville Island and the VMF Winter Arts in Yaletown.
	January, 2022 We visited a new trail in West Vancouver - the Upper Mountain Path with a lovely view of English Bay. We also went Snowshoing At Yew Lake at Cypress Mountain.

2021:

December, 2021 We went to the Island for Christmas! Also this month - my parents visited us in Vancouver and we got snow!
	November, 2021 The Eastside Culture Crawl ran this year! We also saw Lumier YVR and the Barge on the Beach.
	October, 2021 We went to Victoria for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend. I visited a few parks and a farmers market. Also this month: We went to Salt Spring Island to see the Apple Festival!
	September, 2021 We visited the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and this year we made a custom lantern for Claira. Also went for a walk on the West Dyke Trail, visited Light Up Chinatown and took another ride on the Stanley Park Railway!
f	August, 2021 The whole extended family got together in Comox for a Celebration of life! Also had a week in Victoria seeing Salt Spring Island and Sidney Island.
	July, 2021 The kids got a week and Grandmas's house, now known as "Camp Freedom"! Later in the month, the kids got their hair cut. Also this month: We stayed in a Cabin at Cathedral Provincial Park! Also this month: We spent a week at Big Bar Ranch riding horses and exploring!
	June, 2021 I went for a walk around Iona Park, took the Kids to Maplewood Farms and Deep Cove and we went to Victoria to experience some real summer weather!
	May, 2021 I took a walk in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, we hiked a section of the Fraser River Walk in Southlands and I took a timelapse of Sunset from the Lionsgate Bridge.
	April, 2021 A morning Timelapse from the Granville Street Bridge, a Snowshoeing trip Cypress Mountain and we walked on Whyte Island in West Vancouver.
	March, 2021 We went for a walk at Iona Beach Regional Park
	February, 2021 A morning Timelapse from the Granville Street Bridge, a Snowshoeing trip Cypress Mountain and we walked on Whyte Island in West Vancouver.
	January, 2021 For New Years, we went to Pitt Meadows to see the big parks. We went for a walk on the Seawall, a walk at QE Park and a walk on the UBC Endowment Lands.

2020:

December, 2020 Our stay at home Christmas! We went for a walk around Whytecliff Park and went for a walk at Brunswick Point. We also went to Jerhicho Park and looked for Christmas lights.
	November, 2020 We went to Minnekhada Regional Park for a morning walk and saw Bears. Lumiere had a show on this year! We visited Stanley Park and saw Raccoons! We went the to Squamish Estuary.
	October, 2020 Went to Jericho Beach for some birding and timelapse at Sunrise. Visited Capilano River Hatchery and did a small Halloween with the kids and neighbors.
	September, 2020 More time in Victoria, this time with Marcus and James. We went to Whitty's Lagoon and saw frogs at Outerbridge Park. Also went to Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
	August, 2020 Went to the Island to see Jessica and Shelton get married. Also had a day in Surrey and the kids went to Victoria. Also this month: Weekend on the Sunshine Coast.
	July, 2020 Went to Victoria for a long weekend including a walk on Breakwater at Ogden point. Also this month: Road Trip To Prince Rupert.
	June, 2020 Claira's Birthday! We were at the end of the first Covid lock down so there were a lot of restrictions on having a kids party. Also had a walk at Iona Beach and another walk at Beaver Lake. Also this month: Day Trip to Manning Park
	May, 2020 We visited Larcano beach on a nice day, Lost Lagoon at Stanely Park, and the hoardings in Gastown.
	April, 2020 A brief walk at Iona Beach, 4 different timelapse videos and Nara's Birthday!
	March, 2020 We went for a walk at Lighthouse park, visited Reifel Bird Sanctuary, did some birding at QE Park and made three different timelapse videos.
	February, 2020 We visited the boat show! Claira and Nara both drove a huge boat in False Creek. We went to Illuminate Yaletown and visited the Aquarium.
	January, 2020 A super busy January - skiing at Grouse, Skating at Robson Square, a snow day closed schools, East Van Science and Maker Jamboree and the Chinese New Years Parade!

2019:

December, 2019 First for me, we went to the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival at the Yaletown Roundhouse! The kids had Gymnastics and got their haircut. We also went to the Santa clause parade. Also this Month: Christmas 2019.
	November, 2019 Lumiere 2019 is a kids friendly night festival with fire! Also went to the Eastside Culture Crawl, and Reifel Bird Sanctuary to feed the ducks.
	October, 2019 Went to Courtney to see the "Big Burn!". The school has their Halloween Howl - a costume fundraiser. We went to the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl and went trick or treating near Douglas Park.
	September, 2019 Bike the Night! We biked from the Vancouver West End to back home through sunset.
	August, 2019 We took a rock hounding trip out to Boston Bar to see if we could find agate. Also this month: Whistler for the August Long Weekend.
	July, 2019 Fireworks! We saw the fireworks from the Burrard Street Bridge. Also this month: Miracle Beach Camping Also this month: Vacation at Port Mcneill
	June, 2019 Claira's Birthday! We also spent overnight at Fort Langley for Canada Day!
	May, 2019 Rock Show in Richmond, Ship Tour in North Vancouver, Art Walk in Vancouver West and Victoria for the May Long Weekend!
	April, 2019 We went to Easter for the Easter Weekend! Claira went on a whale watching trip and we had an Easter Egg hunt at the Grandparents house. This month is also Nara's birthday.
	March, 2019 The kids have Gymnastics so I get to go for birding walks around Queen Elizabeth Park. We got a ski day in at Grouse Mountain. Also this month: Our 13th Trip to Hong Kong Also this month: Our 2nd Trip to Taiwan!
	February, 2019 We got a lot of snow this February. We saw the Chinese New Years parade in Chinatown. I went birding at Queen Elizabeth Park and we visited the Boat Show and RV Show.
	January, 2019 This month is for the birds! We visited the Reifel Bird Sanctuary and I went for a birding walk at Jerhicho.

2018:

December, 2018 We went skiing at Grouse Mountain. Also this month: Christmas 2018.
	November, 2018 First time we have visited Lumiere - a downtown light festival.  We went to Victoria for the Remembrance Day long weekend where we visited Fort Rodd Hill and Fisguard Lighthouse.  November is also East Side Culture Crawl Weekend!  I went to visit galleries all four days and the kids found places where they could try their hand at making art.
	October, 2018 We went to Victoria for the Thanksgiving weekend!  It was wet, but we visited Swan Lake and Mount Douglas.  October is Cross Country season so the kids practiced and then went to a city wide meet.  We went for a bike ride at Spanish Banks and of course went out for Halloween!
	September, 2018 It's always sad to see the end of the summer, but there are plenty of things to do!  We went to the Taiwanese festival, the Renfrew Ravine Festival and played at Locarno Beach.  We went to a Rock and Mineral Show at the Richmond Nature House and went for a run at VanDusen.
	August, 2018 The Snowbirds flew around town! Fireworks, family on Vancouver Island and two trips to the Vancouver Aquarium. Also this month: Weekend on the Sunshine Coast
	July, 2018 We did a short walk at Yew Lake, and playgrounds in Richmond and Victoria. Also this month: Camping at Okanagan Lake and Rathtrevor on Vancouver Island.
	June, 2018 First time at the Vancouvers Children Festival and the first time in a long time at the Richmond Night Market. June is also Claira's birthday!
	May, 2018 We went to Courtenay to visit family for the May Long Weekend. We visited Elk falls and took a walk around the air park.
	April, 2018 Happy Birthday Nara! Also a brief birding trip at Iona. Also this month: My Seventh Trip to Japan.
	March, 2018 A bit of birding in Stanley Park, a bit of an art project and we went to the reptile show at the Richmond Nature Park. Also this month: Our 12th trip to Hong Kong
	February, 2018 Happy Chinese New Years! We also went skating and the kids had a photo day at Gymnastics.
	January, 2018 We went back to the Vancouver Aquarium for the first time in about a year.  We got a spot of good weather so we went for a bike ride.  The boat show was on so we made the most of it on a stormy day.

2017:

December, 2018 We went to the Vancouver Christmas Market and also went skating at Robson Square. Also this Month: Christmas 2017.
	November, 2017 I went to Queen Elizabeth Park to take in the fall colours on the trees.  We went biking to the Olympic Village and I always enjoy the East Side Culture Crawl!
	October, 2017 We went to the Four Arts at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden - a night festival with Lanterns.  We went to Victoria for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend where we went to Aylard Farm in East Sooke Park.  Halloween is a kids favorite so of course we went our Trick or Treating!
	September, 2017 Face paint at two different locations, two Japanese military ships have public tours and we went to the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival.
	August, 2017 Fireworks! We went our first BioBlitz at Stanely Park.
	July, 2017 We went to Seattle, Courtenay and Victoria! Also This Month: Road Trip to Lillooet and Camping at Rathtrevor.
	June, 2017 David and Stephen got married! We also went to Spanish Banks for some biking and beach time.
	May, 2017 Claira learned to ride her bike! We went to Courtenay to visit family.
	April, 2017 We went hiking in Victoria for Easter Weekend. Also went birding at QE Park.
	March, 2017 We were out of town for much of March, visiting Hong Kong (Trip 11) and Okinawa in Japan.
	February, 2017 A trip to Richmond Nature Park to see the birds in the cold, Lantern Festival at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, James's Birthday party and Claira went Skiing at Grouse.
	January, 2017 A trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary to see the birds, Nara running in Cross Country and Halloween Costumes!

2016:

December, 2016 The kids had skiing classes at Grouse mountain! We visited the island for Christmas and Helen and I went for a walk to a Slot Canyon at Sombrio Beach. Vancouver got snow.
	November, 2016 Lots of Rain! The East Side Culture Crawl is a highlight of November, but we also saw the Vancouver Train Expo. I tried to take photos of the supermoon but didn't have much luck.
	October, 2016 A trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary to see the birds, Nara running in Cross Country and Halloween Costumes!
	September, 2016 My cousin David and his lovely fiance Shauna kindly invited us to their marriage! Also this month, went birding at Iona, the kids got haircuts and we went to the Aquarium to the pet the rays!
	August, 2016 Ah, Summer. Went to Comox to celebrate my Grandfathers birthday. Also this Month: Weekend Roadtrip to Spences Bridge.
	July, 2016 We went to Comox for the Canada Day weekend. We saw the fireworks in Campbell River and visited a number of beaches. Mark was in town for a weekend. At the end of the month we went to Victoria for a summer vacation. Also this Month: Shuswap Camping
	June, 2016 Grandma came over for a weekend to make Jam. Caitlin and family came for a visit. We celibrated Claira's birthday. The kids visited the Granville Island Waterpark and photo day at their Gymnastics classes. I did a birding trip to Iona.
	May, 2016 I did a few birding trips this month - Colony Farm in Coquitlam, Pitt Addington Marsh to see Osprey and Iona Spit. The kids went to the Play Palace in Kerrisdale and Terra Nova Adventure Playground as well as a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium.
	April, 2016 Finn Slough, Crabbing at Sandheads, a birding walk at Iona, Hummingbirds at QE Park and a Cherry Blossom themed photo walk. Also Nara's birthday at Granville Island.
	March, 2016 Nara has Spring Break at school so we decided to do some traveling. See Taiwan and Hong Kong 10.
	February, 2016 Skiing at Cypress. We took the kids skiing for a day morning. It was a ton of work, but there is nothing like a day on the snow. Also James's 5th birthday party, some time at Richmond Nature Park and a photowalk downtown.
	January, 2016 Sunrise at Cypress Lookout, both kids go to birthday parties, Christmas lights and Vandusen and a trip to the Vancouver Boatshow.

2015:

December, 2015 I got some good winter nights so I tried my hand at star trails photography. Went to Bright Nights at Stanley Park, the Aquarium and the kids did some painting.
	November, 2015 Took the kids for a bike ride at Stanley Park, a trip to the Aquarium and a photo walk to photograph the viaducts before they are torn down
	October, 2015 Halloween!  Lots of costume events, including our first time trick or treating for candy!  Nara and I visited the Orphium theatre and the kids went for a bike ride at the Flight Path Park in Richomond.  We also went to Victoria where we visited a pumpkin patch and I did some birding.
	September, 2015 Lots of photo walks!  We visited the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park for some pictures with Helen's family.  We went to the Day at the Farm in Delta to dig up some potatoes.  We went to the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festinal to walk in the parade and see the lanterns.
	August, 2015 The kids visited the Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment, We went to Locarno Beach, I went on a Graffiti photo walk and both kids had photos taken at their Gymnastics classes.
	July, 2015 We visited the Granville Island water park before it was closed for water restrictions. We went to Victoria for a summer break. We saw the first set of fireworks! Also this month: Camping at Manning Park
	June, 2015 Pond Dipping at VanDusen, A trip to Alice Lake for swimming and a picnic, and a visit to Courtenay to see the great grandparents.
	May, 2015 Hiking to Yew Lake at Cypress Mountain, A visit to VanDusen, Riding Bikes in the River District, Our new garden plot in the Pine Street Community Garden and Downtown Vancouver buildings as Chess pieces.
	April, 2015 We went to Victoria for the Easter Long Weekend - I visited Swan Lake and Uplands Park.
	March, 2015 Riding in the Lower Seymour Conservation Area and a trip to Reifel Bird Sanctuary.
	February, 2015 I took pictures out in Burnaby. It was Theresa's Birthday and Nara and I went out for a walk/ride in Southlands.
	January, 2015 A mixed bag of January activity - VanDusen Festival of Lights, and night photography in Vancouver. I bought a new lens and went birding!

2014:

December, 2014 Went to Burnaby Lake to feed the ducks, Terra Nova Adventure Play Area for some playground fun and Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens for a Winter Solstice lantern festival. Also this Month: Christmas 2014!
	October, 2014 A trip to Victoria for Thanksgiving. Also this Month: We went to Japan In November: We went to Hong Kong with my Parents
	September, 2014 A trip to White Rock to play on the beach, fun at UBC and a bunch of afternoon trips with Nara.
	August, 2014 A trip to Grandma's house and a trip to Comox to see all the family and celibrate my grandfathers 90th birthday.
	July, 2014 Waterparks! We visit both Granville Island and Norquay park. We see the Creatures of the Not So Deep show at Belcarra Park (a favorite last year) visit VanDusen and see the Play Palace.
	June, 2014 A trip to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary , another on the Stanley Park Train, Nara finished Ballet for the season and Claira had a birthday. Oh, and so did Eric.
	May, 2014 Forest Fairies Day at Burnaby Lake, a brief trip on the Burnaby Central Railway and a quick trip to the Richmond Nature Park
	April, 2014 Nara's Birthday, a Trip to Vancouver island for Easter and a Trip to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
	March, 2014 A trip to the Richmond Nature Park, the Vancouver Aquarium and NightQuest at the UBC Endowment Lands. Also went to the play gym at False Creek Community Centre.
	February, 2014 Helen's Mom had a birthday, Nara went to skating and Ballet and we had a house party
	January, 2014 We visited the Vancouver Aqarium, the Reifel Bird Sanctuary and the Vancouver Boat Show.

2013:

December, 2013 We went to the Bright Nights light show at Stanely Park and rode the Christmas train. We visited the play gym and Mount Pleasant Community Centre (twice!) Also this month - Christmas 2013!
	November, 2013 We went to Victoria for the Labour day long weekend. We also went to two autumn festival events - the lantern festival at Renfrew Ravine and the by donation day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.
	October, 2013 We went to Victoria for the Thanksgiving long weekend. We also went to the Nitobe Gardens for the fall colours and I have pictures of the kids in their Halloween costumes.
	September, 2013 We went to Victoria for the Labour day long weekend. We also went to two autumn festival events - the lantern festival at Renfrew Ravine and the by donation day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.
	August, 2013 My grandparents celebrated their 70th wedding aniversery this year! We went up to Comox to help them celebrate. We also visited the local waterpark.
	July, 2013 Ah, Summer - so many things to do. We went to Granville Island for Canada Day, went to coquitlam for Haley's birthday, went to Belcarra Beach to see the wildlife and went to Yaletown for Gabi's birthday.
	June, 2013 Two water trips - we went to the Vancouver Aquarium and we went to the Richmond Nature Park to see frogs.
	May, 2013 We went to Victoria for Mothers day and visited the beach. Also this month - a trip to Nitobe Memorial Garden to see the spring flowers.
	April, 2013 Nara has turned 3! We had a birthday party at our house with lots of guests and then another birthday part at Grandma's house. Helen, Claira and I also went for a walk at Boundary Bay and I took photos of Claira at swimming class.
	March, 2013 We visited Comox for the weekend. Nara and Claira got to see their Great Grandparents and Nara helped bring in the eggs from the laying chickens. Also this month: Our 8th trip to Hong Kong.
	February, 2013 Another walk at Boundary Bay, a visit to the Stanley Park Nature House, Chinese new years at Granville Island and the Dr. Sun Yat Sen 48en and a birthday at Granville Island's Kid's Zone.
	January, 2013 I went for a walk in Boundary Bay. Nara and I went to Visit the Vancouver Aquarium. My Dad was in town and he volunteered to take photos of us swimming.

2012:

December, 2012 Christmas time! We visited the Christmas lights at Stanley Park and went to Victoria to spend some time with family.
	November, 2012 Family time - Helen has her birthday. Nara and I went for a walk at Deep Cove - nothing beats throwing rocks at the ocean!
	October, 2012 We went to Victoria for Thanksgiving weekend. We also went to Sonia and Kevin's wedding.
	September, 2012 Amenda and Balanh get married! We also had a picnic at QE park and went to Crescent beach to hang out with my sister and Nara's cousins.
	August, 2012 Saw the fireworks, went to the Powell Street Festival, went to the water park - the list just goes and goes.
	July, 2012 Having had a new child (see last month) we had lots of visitors. Nara and her cousins went down to the water park at Granville Island and we went to the Lantern Festival at Trout Lake. We also stopped by Whytecliff park for a morning.
	June, 2012 We went to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary with my sister and her family. Oh, and we added another to our family.
	May, 2012 Nara and I went for a walk around Trout Lake. Also this Month: May Long Weekend in Whistler.
	April, 2012 A little time in the park and a trip to Victoria for the Easter Long Weekend. We also visit Tulip Town south of the border.
	March, 2012 Gabi and Eric throw a house warming. Nara visits the Playground and we visit Lexi-May - my newest first cousin once removed.
	February, 2012 Illuminate Yaletown and James's first birthday party.
	January, 2012 A trip out to the Riefle Bird Sanctuary and a trip down to China Town for Chinese New Years.

2011:

December, 2011 A Trip over to Victoria for Christmas including a walk around Goldstream Provincial Park.
	November, 2011 Two brief trips down to Granville Island.
	October, 2011 The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden is one of my favorites in the city.  We also went to Victoria for the Thankgiving weekend, visited the Williams and had some fun in the park.
	September, 2011 We went to Seattle for an extended shopping trip.  We visited La Conner for Breakfast and spent some time at the Woodland Park Zoo.
	August, 2011 A bunch of little trips - Alice Lake, Queens Park, QE Park and Kits Community Centre.
	July, 2011 A trip up to Courtenay to visit the Grandparents and a Sunday afternoon at the Williams Household.
	June, 2011 Various city parks around town to visit Playgrounds.
	April, 2011 A Hanami at QE Park, a trip to VanDusen to enjoy the Cherry Blossoms and Photo Session at QE for our thank you cards.
	March, 2011 A Trip to VanDusen Gardens, a Trip to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens and Marcus has a birthday!
	February, 2011 Nara is learning how to crawl and we got to the pool.

2010:

December, 2010 Nara and I hang out for a few photos. Also this month: Christmas 2010.
	November, 2010 Helen got a new camera for her birthday so we head to Van Dusen.
	October, 2010 Nara Discoveres her feet and we head over to Vancouver Island for Thanksgiving.
	August, 2010 Life with a new Baby - a trip to Botanical beach and four generations of women in one photo.
	July, 2010 A big family party up in Comox.
	June, 2010 Two dinners - one for Nara and the other for Eric and Andrea.
	April, 2010 A trip to VanDusen before Helen had our first child - last moments of freedom!
	February, 2010 Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Olympics and parts of the city have been transformed for the party.

2009:

December, 2009 It's Christmas so I spent some time around the Comox Valley. We visited Elk Falls and went bird watching.
	November, 2009 We went for a sunset walk around Vancouver's Chinatown and took a weekend trip down to Seattle where we explored Pike Place Market, Snoqualmie Falls and Discovery Park.
	October, 2009 David, Dominique and Noelle hosted us for Thanksgiving dinner. We also went over to Vancouver Island and visited Reifel Island.
	September, 2009 We visited the Richmond Night Market and went for a walk in the Pacific Spirit Park. Also this month: We visited Wells Gray Provincial Park and A Second Camping trip in the Okanagan.
	August, 2009 The tail end of the fireworks and a a few little trips - Yew Lake at Cypress Mountain and Gary Point in Steveston..
	July, 2009 My first time at the Trout Lake Lantern Festival. Lots of people make lanterns and walk around a lake in East Vancouver. Also this month: Hiking the Cape Scott Trail .
	June, 2009 Andrea celebrates her birthday by throwing a pig roast. Step by step photos of roasting the pig included!
	May, 2009 My first ever Critical Mass ride. We biked through the city, over the Granville and Burrard street bridges and up Main street. Also this month: May Long Weekend in Bowser
	April, 2009 It's cherry blossom season!  We "Biked the Blossoms" around Vancouver to celebrate.
	February, 2009 Illuminate Yaletown is a new "festival" (or sales event) in Vancouver. They had fire artists, building fronts lit up, ice sculptures and other installations around "light". Also this month: A Fourth Trip to Japan
	January, 2009 Some pictures of Graffiti, a walk around Stanley Park (in the snow) and the Festival of Lights at VanDusen gardens. Also this month: Hong Kong for Chinese New Years

2008:

December, 2008 Snow in Vancouver,  a little walk around Cumberland on Vancouver Island and a happy new years party!
	November, 2008 Fall colours at Van Dusen Gardens. Also this month:  A two week trip in Hong Kong .
	October, 2008 We go for a mushroom forage on Vancouver Island. Also went to the parade of lost souls, and watched a bit of fireworks.
	September, 2008 My Grandparents 65 wedding Anniversary.
	August, 2008 Eric and Gabi get Married! Also this month:  Went for a hike up to Elfin Lakes and in Marriott Meadows as well a soak in Meager Creek Hot Springs .
	July, 2008 A walk around VanDusen and Eric's Stag. Also this month:  Added a trip to Costa Rica .
	June, 2008 A nice Kayak trip out in False Creek. Also this month: An overnight kayaking trip to Granite Falls .
	May, 2008 A trip to Victoria, including two visits to Markets, a trip to the Abkhazi Garden and a little walk around Mount Doug. Also this month:  A May Long Weekend trip to Oregon .
	March, 2008 A walk around Deas Island in Richmond and cross country ski trip to Silver Star.
	February, 2008 A couple of little trips - some birds down at the seawall, skiing at cypress and a walk around burns bog. Also this month: Added in a Trip to Vietnam , from Nov 2008.
	January, 2008 A walk around the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden during the winter solstice lantern festival. Also this month: Added in a Second Trip to Hong Kong , from Nov 2008.

2007:

	December, 2007 A walked around the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden during the winter solstice lantern festival.
	October, 2007 A little walk in Lighthouse park, David celebrates his wedding, some flowers and an evening at the Parade of Lost Souls.
	September, 2007 A day out at the Richmond Night Market. Also this month: Apple Festival on Salt Spring
	August, 2007 A trip to Ontario and a short walk in the park. Also this month: Hiking to Rainbow Lake and   Fall Camping Trip in the Okanagan
	July, 2007 Tide pools in Stanley Park and Canada day fireworks Also this month: Seattle and Rainier
	June, 2007 We went to VanDusen's Private Garden Tour. Also this month: Kayaking in Desolation Sound
	May, 2007 A trip to VanDusen, Chinatown Night Market and Boundary Bay. Also this month: A Long Weekend in Gabriola
	April, 2007 A Hanami, another house party and a trip to UBC. It sure is nice in spring. Also this month: Pictures from December 2006 trip to India
	March, 2007 I finally got around to a house warming party.  Thanks everyone! Also this month: Pictures from November 2006 trip to New Zealand
	February, 2007 Mark, Helen and I spent a day cross country skiing at Manning Park.

2006:

	October, 2006 Perhaps I'll move into the house I bought a long time ago.
	September, 2006 Walking around VanDusen Garden with Mom. Also this month: Camping at Manning Park Also this month: Hiking the Lions
	August, 2006 Fireworks at the Celebration of Light. Also this month: Joffre Lakes Camping Also this month: Garibaldi Lake, Panorama Ridge Camping
	July, 2006 A trip out to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary Also this month: Penticton Long Weekend Also this month: Winter Harbour to Brooks Peninsula
	June, 2006 Biking Around Stanley Park with Chris and a walk at the Pitt Marshes in Maple Ridge.
	May, 2006 A visit to Barnston Island in the Fraser river. This is small farming community.  Also went Kayaking in Deep Cove. Also this month: May Long Weekend
	April, 2006 Go see some flowers!  I went to the Bradner Flower Show, the Tulip Festival and the UBC Botanical Gardens.  I also went to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Also this month: Two Hot Springs
	March, 2006 A weekend visit to family in Courtnay Also this Month:  Tofino BB
	February, 2006 A day in South Richmond.
	January, 2006 A day of cross country skiing, Dinner with the impressive views at Cloud 9 Restaurant and the Chinese New Years Day Parade.

2005:

	December, 2005 Helen and I go out for a little Snowshoeing. Also this Month:  Christmas 2005
	November, 2005 The shorter days may not do well for long hikes, but they do make for nice strolls and moody walks in the forest. Also this Month: Dominican Republic
	October, 2005 Eric and Gabi put on Thanksgiving
	September, 2005 We poke around the Taiwanese cultural festival. Also this Month: Whistler - Flute Summit
	August, 2005 August is always a busy month, but there are still days available for hikes in Stanley park. Also this Month: My First Trip to Europe
	May, 2005 I build a lamp, attend a rally and go out to Manning park for a day.
	April, 2005 A brief walk out in Deep Cove as well as birthday parties. Also this Month: Baden Powell Trail
	March, 2005 I just received my D2X and discovered the freedom of shooting without cost - seeing images on my web site without having to wait for the turn around of a lab.  This month included biking, birthdays and a trip to Vancouver Island. Also this Month: Lindeman Lake