2013:

February, 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.
	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.
	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