oh. being back in canada is good. i met my nephew for the first time. and he is a bundle of energy. and is just too adorable. look at him. family and friends is what life is all about. it's been over 2 years since i've been back. so the reunions have been great. whoohoo. and there are many more to come.

he's adorable! yay for homecomings!
Posted by: carrie | May 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM
What a beautiful little boy- I see the family resemblance...blond hair & blue eyes!
This much be such a strange bittersweet time for you-exciting but hard...hang in there Ms. Leslie.
H- Kun will be joining you before you know it...my goodness- it's already almost June!
Mina Perhonen! How jealous I am. I bet it was chock full of eye candy.
Email me when you have time about the Nani Iro!
xxoo
Posted by: ermie | May 15, 2009 at 10:39 AM
welcome welcome welcome back to this slice of the earth! (got your package! thank you! i love it all! of course. xo.)
Posted by: emily | May 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Welcome back :)
That is such a cute face.
Posted by: peanut | May 15, 2009 at 12:17 PM
so so so cute!
Posted by: jen | May 15, 2009 at 03:30 PM
he's a reason to be there if you ever needed one!!
Posted by: Jacqui from Mee a Bee | May 15, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Oh. My. He's adorable!!! I'm glad you are home safe and sound!
Posted by: CreatureofHabit | May 15, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Yeah!! So happy for you :-)
Posted by: Kim | May 15, 2009 at 09:46 PM
What a little cutie! Enjoy every moment, being back in your homeland. And H-Kun will be joining you before you know it. I'm very happy that you had a safe journey, and are now with most of your friends and family.
Posted by: gemmifer | May 16, 2009 at 06:21 PM
welcome home! and holy smokes, so cute!
Posted by: kate | May 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
such a cutie. Look at those big blue eyes!
Posted by: Belinda | May 18, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Yay glad your home!! And your baby nephew is just soooo cute! Have a wonderful time catching up with your family and friends!
Posted by: Jacqueline | May 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM
He is very kissable. I hope everything's going well and you feel good and not pining for your lover too much. Looking forward to updates of you settling back in and seeing much adored Canadian landscapes.
Posted by: victoria | May 19, 2009 at 04:20 PM
So cute! Enjoy yourself catching up with friends and family.
Posted by: Kirsten | May 19, 2009 at 05:03 PM
So, you're in Canada, wow! I hope everything is fine, for what you write it seems so.
Looking forward for your new adventures at home!
Posted by: Mariana | May 20, 2009 at 06:30 AM
ah! he's so cute! and he looks like you :)
Posted by: lindsey clare | May 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Welcome, welcome...all the way from the Canadian Prairies :)
Posted by: duckyhouse | May 22, 2009 at 08:04 AM
oh too cute!!!!!!! so glad to see you have arrived and enjoying life there!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | June 06, 2009 at 03:11 AM
I have something for you over on my blog, if you want to come and get it!
Posted by: Smellyann | June 09, 2009 at 03:58 AM
Oh how I miss your posts! Come back soon!
Posted by: Kielz | June 10, 2009 at 11:33 PM
hi leslie :) i visited your blog once a while back (i came over from soulemama), but just checked in again today to see that you've moved! i've lived in japan for a year and a few months now -- i've really enjoyed reading your archives and seeing "your japan".. your pictures, words, and style make for a romantic and beautiful japan. its a GREAT perspective to have. :) eager to hear about your new life in canada.
Posted by: Jamie | June 16, 2009 at 12:08 AM
i thought of you today and you hope you are well.
Posted by: cindy : quaint | June 18, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Hope everything is okay. I've really enjoyed following your blog!
Posted by: S | June 19, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Hope you will continue with your blogs...I miss them!
Posted by: Betty | June 22, 2009 at 04:04 AM
I so miss your blog. Hope you come back soon and that life is treating you good!
Posted by: Nichole | June 22, 2009 at 07:14 PM