tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38358791077719451682024-03-19T03:36:15.235-07:00Young Kiwis in ArmeniaYoung Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-63926148153226787942009-07-07T21:37:00.000-07:002009-07-07T21:55:19.284-07:00South Africa, first birthday, first steps....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxrkr2L3nho4zXTi2Bl0KLjg4pya7yqX4Dk4ShWc2t7KGk_xmZOnd3tnxy9uEZXIrfxKkPGbBSv8RQ2ggVHg0ukHMYOofYtVxcltV4NS-u97octYCp4aLGkJD9BPg3upeodZMcAMOWu3S/s1600-h/P6290485.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxrkr2L3nho4zXTi2Bl0KLjg4pya7yqX4Dk4ShWc2t7KGk_xmZOnd3tnxy9uEZXIrfxKkPGbBSv8RQ2ggVHg0ukHMYOofYtVxcltV4NS-u97octYCp4aLGkJD9BPg3upeodZMcAMOWu3S/s320/P6290485.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355947275105615986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrA32mD6Dozy6Dw6C4ivyMIUgzq0qbMEQgsXN-wQs8Y3D7SVTxE5vII8huRKG2cbGhSOxMRgFTWwDCTVOHGm8ocjcQDJGTA_VmhD8cYQqIztJoDm3rAixMVgWpdcfbuiewzrMFAcfUB28i/s1600-h/IMG_3368.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8gMxz_xRpxLy7WrfeC0zHw2snrUn6xM8rCHMRrx61b7v8SE8cf7NbjnGda3otOc7e33W4p9uyPYvndBLKFqt-2nSVk6Uo2q9xXREW3dhBsncua_KJ3yEmkjc3Ie7whYGcKtGiEQ853aF/s320/IMG_3111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355947251893209026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfZLvGZBIn28044YbJJNOIwIV0Kv8hmUkPKWYiXb4Nm_igfOmm5U3WLKnbUTq6k1gsFWHxaDO1zqfx_WbTpYybqpZedLnPSW_tJDYQldRum1rCv8mj-tIyVDttxjBn5vEy6WI7uDVy1q3/s1600-h/IMG_2683.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfZLvGZBIn28044YbJJNOIwIV0Kv8hmUkPKWYiXb4Nm_igfOmm5U3WLKnbUTq6k1gsFWHxaDO1zqfx_WbTpYybqpZedLnPSW_tJDYQldRum1rCv8mj-tIyVDttxjBn5vEy6WI7uDVy1q3/s320/IMG_2683.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355947245570681010" /></a><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxFD8nQBpWEKAi9Glozxzy84-_HeF8pahQGaEwrpMaEWJBc7_jLLD9Ys7-H6KXNBWYS5A-ZiuCn4OD4lgFfYA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br />Sorry it has been a while.<br />We had a fabulous holiday in South Africa for just over 2 weeks and have been enjoying the heat back in Armenia now. he weather in SA was perfect though and we saw so much.<br />Logan has just started walking and clapping- and thought you might want to see.<br />He really is very cute at the moment and we go swimming every day.<br />Better go - he wants a swim!Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-71852777934103813082009-06-05T08:14:00.000-07:002009-06-05T09:28:27.827-07:00Summer!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBktGS0E3iXiH1_thCE9sLV8p0bVkdX3ucWzvQSJXODGB8uLkcecefg9XPXPXvLRQkJywRwP8OuJZeD_iuorYf5fmeyowsj-HaU7SYLppr4TNaGRLQmlxQd5yHLE4BojpXKbGLos_iAGC/s1600-h/P5140385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBktGS0E3iXiH1_thCE9sLV8p0bVkdX3ucWzvQSJXODGB8uLkcecefg9XPXPXvLRQkJywRwP8OuJZeD_iuorYf5fmeyowsj-HaU7SYLppr4TNaGRLQmlxQd5yHLE4BojpXKbGLos_iAGC/s320/P5140385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343863693917262354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-RzHj_84f1Emm5VpXRrZkrgCJ3WBp8kaPeFcB_5wR5NQ4Q5xCvvcRbMQBqIsfNPnDm2a4SPxmdujnG-Jir0O1bJKz47QUQ1DLZZMCSaizwMgwBjwhhBxD2fRrDNygDYLl88d2Spfn-u4/s1600-h/P5140383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-RzHj_84f1Emm5VpXRrZkrgCJ3WBp8kaPeFcB_5wR5NQ4Q5xCvvcRbMQBqIsfNPnDm2a4SPxmdujnG-Jir0O1bJKz47QUQ1DLZZMCSaizwMgwBjwhhBxD2fRrDNygDYLl88d2Spfn-u4/s320/P5140383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343863686799267842" /></a><br />Yay! Summer is here. The days are long, the skies are blue (mostly) and the grass is green.<br />So this is when we choose to visit a South African winter...go figure!<br /><br />The other news is Logan has taken his first steps. Will try and catch it on video in SA but its very cute. Think drunken penguin!<br /><br />A couple of weeks ago we went to the Yerevan Hash. Never been before. Its an international phenomenon it seems. "Drinkers with a running problem"Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-17779064170425649822009-04-20T22:04:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:21:05.832-07:00Going away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurwXO5dHXqgbePnzn-wsDVX-asFCWiWdx6KLN77kr7I-cZvPENr-EaUIjhPXfRuwreRBxVypuGGm8nIUnIH8h1yOa8H7iv2JMDwPoRi24yLL6MOgFLTDTpbe7C6osa61S8qcDmL9LrYyb/s1600-h/P4090362.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurwXO5dHXqgbePnzn-wsDVX-asFCWiWdx6KLN77kr7I-cZvPENr-EaUIjhPXfRuwreRBxVypuGGm8nIUnIH8h1yOa8H7iv2JMDwPoRi24yLL6MOgFLTDTpbe7C6osa61S8qcDmL9LrYyb/s320/P4090362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327007721060196354"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP0OSGocH_kkhbJBonsOMWJgLagwkbqw0YFqkUx5H2Jd58DKs8-Y_UdvMypD7qlbgbRhXVTbnDBRbYYOlbw-Jq0oZbceuhMRwW9-51M2t2vyRoNDgjvjUdKloFNNaQ3AKZxlnVJxa5-ni/s1600-h/P4090357.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP0OSGocH_kkhbJBonsOMWJgLagwkbqw0YFqkUx5H2Jd58DKs8-Y_UdvMypD7qlbgbRhXVTbnDBRbYYOlbw-Jq0oZbceuhMRwW9-51M2t2vyRoNDgjvjUdKloFNNaQ3AKZxlnVJxa5-ni/s320/P4090357.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327007716556508306"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtewy-7IYljH0d5zaFbemH2FJ5-OJLmoCUUFJ6GMh-sV3m6-BLLPok3nEmvvi36GBFJ4dAYxHHEYqEa4-y5Mzh0td0WVgiumAISfiyw_eH9AtlU0RSNAEe15vR_vTe3xN2oIajgpalCbIf/s1600-h/P4080353.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtewy-7IYljH0d5zaFbemH2FJ5-OJLmoCUUFJ6GMh-sV3m6-BLLPok3nEmvvi36GBFJ4dAYxHHEYqEa4-y5Mzh0td0WVgiumAISfiyw_eH9AtlU0RSNAEe15vR_vTe3xN2oIajgpalCbIf/s320/P4080353.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327007712270286130"></a><br />We went away Easter weekend. I thought it might be a good time - it seemed to be warming up... Well it snowed pretty much the whole time - except the drive up!<br />We went to Lori which is near the border to Georgia and towards Turkey. Lovely monasteries everywhere - the most modern being renovated in about 1200!<br />Logan and Pete were well-behaved - even when we got lost about 200 times. Sometimes you see the coolest things when you get lost! (and sometimes you have to do a three-point turn on a dirt track on the side of a mountain...) Suppose its a little like real-life!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyBGCCUvYdi-bX-U7-ArO_ShP4ij6pDzCbk7YT7FoNW4TvwPH406CxqkTboz3ziui4YjP37hdt49jLEdzhoiA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-45663191802693918132009-04-20T21:53:00.000-07:002009-04-20T22:04:05.541-07:00Logan playing<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx-4XTwYrlnU-3cd4weghuFhBU3LEJeBCwhsvq0Ybwcs7RY7psZUxBMF8bgOpfx8JGiCn1dh9q5EzZhb-oFUA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-24672909168766920672009-03-25T05:56:00.001-07:002009-03-25T06:06:58.833-07:00One year ago...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYBsjerVKh9WLZS2nXM38dwG0Wl5vEG88KKc1tUUUBcBxzigJoLVEw34j6F3iVQxI1oAKCfFTxmUV_gaG0qW_xv8VYHePv1a8QpalREQDc18qPuvI1DWZI85sXzT_av8ROufGAbmv1_wr/s1600-h/IMG_0010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYBsjerVKh9WLZS2nXM38dwG0Wl5vEG88KKc1tUUUBcBxzigJoLVEw34j6F3iVQxI1oAKCfFTxmUV_gaG0qW_xv8VYHePv1a8QpalREQDc18qPuvI1DWZI85sXzT_av8ROufGAbmv1_wr/s320/IMG_0010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317109748375835074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubioYbSNEG2HvFPk1TTnIW1Ed7EgJ74_qjypxaIc07IJz0wgARxjGCUMenebteTonPeE3LM0VlEv_xQ1hrOo7vkztkIPtPsIxrPngKyWvxaOPAu_vzoKiz45jAUMGiY29sztf_lZtq5db/s1600-h/P2240390.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubioYbSNEG2HvFPk1TTnIW1Ed7EgJ74_qjypxaIc07IJz0wgARxjGCUMenebteTonPeE3LM0VlEv_xQ1hrOo7vkztkIPtPsIxrPngKyWvxaOPAu_vzoKiz45jAUMGiY29sztf_lZtq5db/s320/P2240390.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317109070049375346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSzAun8zzfdxIlYgWtSIIbbrVxUuSEuGiSLEka4m3YfnL76WsrCrPKdd-YguotwhLzQeplByGh4iifyKTDqhT2hk-gWDKpMR0SxmtVfd6LPQsrGLSNfML2HXQbtSvng2q0kcRQgs4ax1n/s1600-h/P2110335.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSzAun8zzfdxIlYgWtSIIbbrVxUuSEuGiSLEka4m3YfnL76WsrCrPKdd-YguotwhLzQeplByGh4iifyKTDqhT2hk-gWDKpMR0SxmtVfd6LPQsrGLSNfML2HXQbtSvng2q0kcRQgs4ax1n/s320/P2110335.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317109056751146114" /></a><br />We were in Samoa! Wow! Was just looking at photos and we both look so much younger (I am trying to convince myself it was the tan!)<br />Still Logan is much more fun out than in! He has been a star today. He went for an early nap and then went for a big 2 hour walk with me in the stroller. He loves pulling himself up on furniture now. He gets this proud grin when he succeeds. <br />He also enjoys crawling after a beach ball like a kitten and listening to books being read - especially pop-ups.<br />He managed to find the toilet bowl the other day though - so news is not all good!<br />Promise to post video soon<br />xxYoung Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-35331383768639880772009-03-09T00:46:00.000-07:002009-03-09T00:53:24.110-07:00Back to NZ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAr1m8A8DeE75Jg7rXyX9apl49mzAX9hM6SCteI0l341aPfcma54z_a1nBhEdB_s_N0a6ATrhNynBqXrLrkURM_U6Pl__abaGl7lg_53PLQOUWYbQFisaixJ3rph4JX4FUtxxFFa36eDr/s1600-h/P2230379.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxAr1m8A8DeE75Jg7rXyX9apl49mzAX9hM6SCteI0l341aPfcma54z_a1nBhEdB_s_N0a6ATrhNynBqXrLrkURM_U6Pl__abaGl7lg_53PLQOUWYbQFisaixJ3rph4JX4FUtxxFFa36eDr/s320/P2230379.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311091581463905458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0OyM_yFOOCR0v7lUlgwPUaDL18mHqa1RPRHT0HY1-ah0-nfIq2s4fcwgXCHmvCiB56G6Y-RZoyrEi0N9PXkzeEVdfXqXmhN-HPNIg09Nr0fzOBKwbZT_AqlojExsmbbNRb6GZCKhoAcX/s1600-h/P2220364.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0OyM_yFOOCR0v7lUlgwPUaDL18mHqa1RPRHT0HY1-ah0-nfIq2s4fcwgXCHmvCiB56G6Y-RZoyrEi0N9PXkzeEVdfXqXmhN-HPNIg09Nr0fzOBKwbZT_AqlojExsmbbNRb6GZCKhoAcX/s320/P2220364.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311091572977444002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmeKMnN6Z96N23WszRdodI5iWex-MxO2dyh1Mu7kcdZWJ2dYVACJxW9N9cHpmJWBIeAK0KSbVlzM-x_BG7taYmXJy0vHMaafVXWtVKebEfTRJFYZgdCmGz6ma_oSKD7xmzf7KjNep61Hk/s1600-h/P2170351.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmeKMnN6Z96N23WszRdodI5iWex-MxO2dyh1Mu7kcdZWJ2dYVACJxW9N9cHpmJWBIeAK0KSbVlzM-x_BG7taYmXJy0vHMaafVXWtVKebEfTRJFYZgdCmGz6ma_oSKD7xmzf7KjNep61Hk/s320/P2170351.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311091558308035746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_hhyCsBhW_tYMsCApZMKntYPpmDzT0dqBFCBCuCqpxjXrLCQ4LA4Hz2lcND50iJeirAsXRplgsHOT4GyYclyWxdI4YKK0znGz08h8S19UmaBOPHZBSXMuAwd35ze_uBIz-2ham4b6zeB/s1600-h/P2170347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_hhyCsBhW_tYMsCApZMKntYPpmDzT0dqBFCBCuCqpxjXrLCQ4LA4Hz2lcND50iJeirAsXRplgsHOT4GyYclyWxdI4YKK0znGz08h8S19UmaBOPHZBSXMuAwd35ze_uBIz-2ham4b6zeB/s320/P2170347.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311091550614751122" /></a><br /><br />Wow! What an awesome trip back to NZ. The family had so much fun... Funny too - cos the weather was OK (no complaints - just not the sunny weather you had been having). But staying in Beach Haven on the water and in Wellington on the water was just lovely. And it was great to catch up with family and friends. Very busy 2 weeks - but we managed to go to the beach several times, catch up with lots of friends, go to the zoo, meet and catch up with great grandparents and even managed a little wine tour! Thanks so much to all that saw us - and sorry if we missed you. I have more photos...Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-12667814268717100252009-02-09T00:44:00.000-08:002009-02-09T01:07:22.369-08:00Crawling!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU4eW5IMNhrsQJYv1snW0YCPoFFSwnlf_gcIFpF_mCQ3IikABJipR3PJO5w1S9qGT2_hWzF97d5Gr1mrBUkdbykH55Rq5di2EMSJvyCK_JtKmdEF1LC69pKM_C8qCi13GsC2ahUgB2W_w/s1600-h/P1270337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU4eW5IMNhrsQJYv1snW0YCPoFFSwnlf_gcIFpF_mCQ3IikABJipR3PJO5w1S9qGT2_hWzF97d5Gr1mrBUkdbykH55Rq5di2EMSJvyCK_JtKmdEF1LC69pKM_C8qCi13GsC2ahUgB2W_w/s320/P1270337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300719154427960930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCha3yYE8cK2GOJl70W2MQmLo2rUnP_8QItgEhNWoo59GW0GV1e2GiFdIzTkZAHtxSReoLMiIZ33O_triXZa_SpJETnlLX1_c2bQGLcjpb88rz9s11naBmqeznoXdFNfcxDzjxtDhEgDcu/s1600-h/P1240333.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCha3yYE8cK2GOJl70W2MQmLo2rUnP_8QItgEhNWoo59GW0GV1e2GiFdIzTkZAHtxSReoLMiIZ33O_triXZa_SpJETnlLX1_c2bQGLcjpb88rz9s11naBmqeznoXdFNfcxDzjxtDhEgDcu/s320/P1240333.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300719146739577586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcK7xs36JgAWHykoRuFhl1IvvRw7dhX50p6c5SX2BtTWHG-VDsCElrgQcYk2YJr0ImRqy3ut9a2YeliuJ8sbVqeDISLH9_nHwaXossn9Nkf5QvSW77pxSUFuC8aQG7Z5ecd7I7vaSnz2c/s1600-h/P1240332.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcK7xs36JgAWHykoRuFhl1IvvRw7dhX50p6c5SX2BtTWHG-VDsCElrgQcYk2YJr0ImRqy3ut9a2YeliuJ8sbVqeDISLH9_nHwaXossn9Nkf5QvSW77pxSUFuC8aQG7Z5ecd7I7vaSnz2c/s320/P1240332.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300719142691970610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPgaOPn4f8VcMYAN9GjamjqdGDVtmTDpnXmGgEf5xbauEs5T4f4b3D3nsfUlN5XKQn1wCR7sfP2AmgK1ZQY1F8-9g8XPc0tRNzAGEAwIYnPi8ydJKxlxviL-ENMpKHvcguCe_WLW8qJKu/s1600-h/P1240331.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPgaOPn4f8VcMYAN9GjamjqdGDVtmTDpnXmGgEf5xbauEs5T4f4b3D3nsfUlN5XKQn1wCR7sfP2AmgK1ZQY1F8-9g8XPc0tRNzAGEAwIYnPi8ydJKxlxviL-ENMpKHvcguCe_WLW8qJKu/s320/P1240331.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300719130621329474" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><br />Hi everyone! <br /><br />Hope all is well. We thought we would send the last pics of the snow...because most of it has melted now! Makes walking around a lot safer. Speaking of mobilising - Logan has clicked onto how to crawl. It happened one day before his 7 month birthday. Now he is gathering speed and moves rooms pretty quickly. <br />One more week and we will be back in NZ so hopefully there is still a bit of sunshine left. From the weather reports...wow...what a scorcher!<br />Can't complain here though - it is very mild now. We have turned down the heaters and have a few windows open.<br /><br />Anyway - better catch the little one....<br /><br /><br /><br />Photos: Ski field, Logan bundled up, the water frozen in the pipes (which burst/fall off etc), Pete and Logan in the park (Pete got a haircut later that day...whew)<br />And...the crawler.. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxMzhTRFfzZ1yLK_69iO5vV3YcuFHUs2YocTStRw5mgwxo6Onmls-1v_UJllF8h-S0qFU0FoQ_-uqQjgq-CKw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-72890487624383328022009-01-23T09:57:00.000-08:002009-01-23T10:05:24.026-08:00Playgroup and food!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrcyHvP5Zs16M4B-L5xiaMHEtyoKyK-rbCTh_4An3-9i5QvoOE88V2XcqdG64Zs12cgVyGR71AST3Om_16YtK4JBXut3Rf2mLbFVM1FnPuY02PeDSsQPbsUIQXxdYEqKxfbGLJjdlsqAO/s1600-h/P1220377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrcyHvP5Zs16M4B-L5xiaMHEtyoKyK-rbCTh_4An3-9i5QvoOE88V2XcqdG64Zs12cgVyGR71AST3Om_16YtK4JBXut3Rf2mLbFVM1FnPuY02PeDSsQPbsUIQXxdYEqKxfbGLJjdlsqAO/s320/P1220377.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294551005800654754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgmLf9SouPYUF4VVntFvo1Lz_dmG51I-bUaCwlkbpsTHbMXi6wHp8acExJuaRr271mLxdkNWECgKQT5Ja1zCrEOBuEWnuq6Tu8kOHgKsqgOTC25GBZq-JijsLTdaYPSmBOx4L4RBoEoE1/s1600-h/P1170344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgmLf9SouPYUF4VVntFvo1Lz_dmG51I-bUaCwlkbpsTHbMXi6wHp8acExJuaRr271mLxdkNWECgKQT5Ja1zCrEOBuEWnuq6Tu8kOHgKsqgOTC25GBZq-JijsLTdaYPSmBOx4L4RBoEoE1/s320/P1170344.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294550997069836226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAj1VsFVKHTNmcCR4Lq8OtFRi5rb5FD-aVEPyjyi53nYEqb2CbpFmS5YJTqi8A1HcjXXzEqwJc07YGZ0PAP3kucuDqQUVMj21XotkRNWtG-uMXH1TcrWJNAnuvBeKf7-YVvtQMuBvjPZi/s1600-h/P1080340.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAj1VsFVKHTNmcCR4Lq8OtFRi5rb5FD-aVEPyjyi53nYEqb2CbpFmS5YJTqi8A1HcjXXzEqwJc07YGZ0PAP3kucuDqQUVMj21XotkRNWtG-uMXH1TcrWJNAnuvBeKf7-YVvtQMuBvjPZi/s320/P1080340.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294550992563166226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkCg2YWgoFr7k6InoN9Z78Fqe2iqLeWAe66lTJ3ncD01PKwmchZ-m3clVbTKNrSvIa8FPnXdub876QFM_AVJ3t1WWk1yyUuH6gif9ZqhQRmCUHTYe7sY9eN-jpvom4RVu7CW02QrH1KI6/s1600-h/P1030335.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkCg2YWgoFr7k6InoN9Z78Fqe2iqLeWAe66lTJ3ncD01PKwmchZ-m3clVbTKNrSvIa8FPnXdub876QFM_AVJ3t1WWk1yyUuH6gif9ZqhQRmCUHTYe7sY9eN-jpvom4RVu7CW02QrH1KI6/s320/P1030335.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294550990161434386" /></a><br />Wow - time has flown since the last post! Its still freezing though. And Logan still can't crawl (whew!) But he gets to whereever he wants anyway! He is eating a whole lot more though... he is very insistent on being independent though so meals are quite messy! We are now onto 3 meals a day.<br />Today we had Playgroup at our house. Five kids came over. I even baked a chocolate cake and biscuits (small feat for me). It was fun and Logan loved seeing the other kids..though it was limited as to how much he could do with them!<br />We are into planning now for our trip back...we arrive 16/2 for just less than 2 weeks. Hopefully we catch up with as many people as possible.Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-23337323524858831362009-01-01T08:26:00.000-08:002009-01-01T08:34:52.792-08:00New Years!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw2vwBtT5TOyZ7fsdQW29v1cc7l4pPaVtxOZnjZJeG_pvNj3uCSnl2yr-4ShGvFywi6iys_F5ZD43_7ZtirZedeeuzce1VeMXQewk3ZWUHh779FH-31IzwSlziZHnSnJqva2roJwhILwN/s1600-h/PC300354.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw2vwBtT5TOyZ7fsdQW29v1cc7l4pPaVtxOZnjZJeG_pvNj3uCSnl2yr-4ShGvFywi6iys_F5ZD43_7ZtirZedeeuzce1VeMXQewk3ZWUHh779FH-31IzwSlziZHnSnJqva2roJwhILwN/s320/PC300354.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286364557851355458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu_3WJ1QQJ3koG0HQLCQ2scGXlNKTG7c3FroFbZ8VQtpzQ47YW8fMdhnoEuXir6CyAwEUSTewIjMOwzzuVpjkyWWFDCGX3f00d-q2qC4qaXTrbz5HbYWUpdI5bZEJQPpfcJ_1H5COw7vj/s1600-h/PC300353.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu_3WJ1QQJ3koG0HQLCQ2scGXlNKTG7c3FroFbZ8VQtpzQ47YW8fMdhnoEuXir6CyAwEUSTewIjMOwzzuVpjkyWWFDCGX3f00d-q2qC4qaXTrbz5HbYWUpdI5bZEJQPpfcJ_1H5COw7vj/s320/PC300353.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286364548035756626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCzUSwKg1ENEfrfyEs3L2EzYT83O2yOk5zuAXg4n41Z_fMpcDjb0AUnjt0wVFero-glDLkWCkdvGFUHmOXcJE0qdvm5P68EoHp67HYoXvNeBkDiJWiefiJCgB5o1KlsGrY2O7L3Rxkyzc/s1600-h/PC300350.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCzUSwKg1ENEfrfyEs3L2EzYT83O2yOk5zuAXg4n41Z_fMpcDjb0AUnjt0wVFero-glDLkWCkdvGFUHmOXcJE0qdvm5P68EoHp67HYoXvNeBkDiJWiefiJCgB5o1KlsGrY2O7L3Rxkyzc/s320/PC300350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286364532818109474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqZjgozKDEAi6z80FOISo886jzLSu3XWGHyH29WqlDrmIAEyFGQRF4dn5A9W_RQp1EMWFnduxBgb4AzUjIfYsL7DNKXE3-LWAk4kp4T0Glwh71MF6cQTb2QLkTkF7sNxg1orPoghLn4rX/s1600-h/PC300346.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqZjgozKDEAi6z80FOISo886jzLSu3XWGHyH29WqlDrmIAEyFGQRF4dn5A9W_RQp1EMWFnduxBgb4AzUjIfYsL7DNKXE3-LWAk4kp4T0Glwh71MF6cQTb2QLkTkF7sNxg1orPoghLn4rX/s320/PC300346.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286364522527457202" /></a><br />Snow...and lots of it. And wonderful French wine and 51yr old Armenian wine. Warm people and fantastic food (as well as a 6 monther enjoying the party. What a great way to bring in the New Year!Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-8612085173790181682009-01-01T08:17:00.000-08:002009-01-01T08:25:56.185-08:00Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijp10kHcuL6QpzfwXuQbVQIDMqm8cMBU-XEqgIqUx9wt02eZVuhsUh08VMHsqUlcpaBYyLAr3Py7k3OLnqiAZiSVVGBbMSEy1lpzvjirxmLMWNmkHXJOu8XHneAP6QM5ECBu-O9lMhlDiM/s1600-h/PC290344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijp10kHcuL6QpzfwXuQbVQIDMqm8cMBU-XEqgIqUx9wt02eZVuhsUh08VMHsqUlcpaBYyLAr3Py7k3OLnqiAZiSVVGBbMSEy1lpzvjirxmLMWNmkHXJOu8XHneAP6QM5ECBu-O9lMhlDiM/s320/PC290344.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286361642608140706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4y1Qw9cB5HnGLBqJA8ZnubRC4BcCt8IuT-LfD9CClRnsJRlKfqu7sciPlUvXLcAy3amlq7rk2QkrlPj68Kh0gIpr1shYWVoXrJzBWPrpFY4yDvsew0JdTHThgSsfTWWKrQDtD1gbWUHD4/s1600-h/PC250336.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4y1Qw9cB5HnGLBqJA8ZnubRC4BcCt8IuT-LfD9CClRnsJRlKfqu7sciPlUvXLcAy3amlq7rk2QkrlPj68Kh0gIpr1shYWVoXrJzBWPrpFY4yDvsew0JdTHThgSsfTWWKrQDtD1gbWUHD4/s320/PC250336.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286361638869292002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gL2RANOyvoNiZQ-p8FrO_ywIFrcsMmOEQJWk_2i4QX3dK4lLsxLWicroaL4mQbLky6deCSrR8yi3pTLS022gkUePr90-8YBHidXIkzkyNscvqufJvybgyu9EXyHjxd_9BkBhVo1CRL4c/s1600-h/PC240334.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gL2RANOyvoNiZQ-p8FrO_ywIFrcsMmOEQJWk_2i4QX3dK4lLsxLWicroaL4mQbLky6deCSrR8yi3pTLS022gkUePr90-8YBHidXIkzkyNscvqufJvybgyu9EXyHjxd_9BkBhVo1CRL4c/s320/PC240334.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286361630965651794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k3zSOiCV40Le9CLLq_My0q6vpYi4tzFhy33snpCMZoGGzDrnO8jhAHFQz411S1ssso5heOQEZeUTKKP6jro7b2wu_YAAyfM6B0TPjPaU-AcLpyK9wxlndVxlQH56uzfswLEymAO_10iP/s1600-h/PC240332.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k3zSOiCV40Le9CLLq_My0q6vpYi4tzFhy33snpCMZoGGzDrnO8jhAHFQz411S1ssso5heOQEZeUTKKP6jro7b2wu_YAAyfM6B0TPjPaU-AcLpyK9wxlndVxlQH56uzfswLEymAO_10iP/s320/PC240332.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286361601051361122" /></a><br />Seasons greetings! Hope everyone had a wonderful Xmas...We missed you all. <br />We had a lovely dinner and Logan was spoilt with his new exersaucer, high chair and car seat.<br />Here are a few pics of him getting to know Zoe, finishing off his plate and trying out solids!<br />Lots of love<br />xxYoung Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-56103165551681805002008-12-21T08:28:00.001-08:002008-12-21T08:48:25.566-08:00Logan in Paris!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBz0qCSavExPrvsSM3k7kDO2wNE1UxTGsDKCFtde6SkagDZZwP9n2yiboET_NXnd0vaFF5Fb-OFaN409iVUf-vV2Zo0I8d7Yshn6L3enid-ReJz0Me43XVnSOZU_GUMGgZAOEG5G13lPt/s1600-h/PC180423.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeBz0qCSavExPrvsSM3k7kDO2wNE1UxTGsDKCFtde6SkagDZZwP9n2yiboET_NXnd0vaFF5Fb-OFaN409iVUf-vV2Zo0I8d7Yshn6L3enid-ReJz0Me43XVnSOZU_GUMGgZAOEG5G13lPt/s320/PC180423.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282283157239134690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbqsCMEef1-xag50XtRCSQvBAsHYEqVX8ZbbYHgpTbBrzjZXAmeIXKEz7unyv3WdbgSniNklQ1TZrTl7o1gJVmiseh24HGDYUQfWbKxqVFk4ZHI6upqc7LlErDEM8CyKdP4u7RKHWh-5j/s1600-h/PC180415.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbqsCMEef1-xag50XtRCSQvBAsHYEqVX8ZbbYHgpTbBrzjZXAmeIXKEz7unyv3WdbgSniNklQ1TZrTl7o1gJVmiseh24HGDYUQfWbKxqVFk4ZHI6upqc7LlErDEM8CyKdP4u7RKHWh-5j/s320/PC180415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282283139293831090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlVb51ZXYOXzJDWyrRQhMEj6LketEaapLsqcuYWwoHE2YY94Gb2RRQ5DrETrHngZRuKrm0giEPYn1Drt3lI1PSNbWvs9lOEEDGO442VVF399j82uAs2zekQKLMvuAnm2_kwUL_Tbn-_zB/s1600-h/PC170389.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlVb51ZXYOXzJDWyrRQhMEj6LketEaapLsqcuYWwoHE2YY94Gb2RRQ5DrETrHngZRuKrm0giEPYn1Drt3lI1PSNbWvs9lOEEDGO442VVF399j82uAs2zekQKLMvuAnm2_kwUL_Tbn-_zB/s320/PC170389.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282283136094348706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9DCtEOBhauQieKVsZVs487OnzU5bSEB5SUeAYhN0mJ7v9gG1yU8IfjcAVsOMvrJT5LFVoCBq8m0Ygtvz5r6itHzjB-pe7vDfeC922fnGT4kkNXCPHymv4st1IocCs1zgKFqmfCpvUE-H/s1600-h/PC180410.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9DCtEOBhauQieKVsZVs487OnzU5bSEB5SUeAYhN0mJ7v9gG1yU8IfjcAVsOMvrJT5LFVoCBq8m0Ygtvz5r6itHzjB-pe7vDfeC922fnGT4kkNXCPHymv4st1IocCs1zgKFqmfCpvUE-H/s320/PC180410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282283131604761106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3SSSJRglkWhsNw5lJ54dNfcFEyXNKgIQhqGrEM9vPZC43-awvfZAu3MLE5da2QChwol3mQs0iANsGmMHfTQ55fihFU0lM7vgHRJnvXfRmmrJnWA5vjxZ4HNRjBMyNanbM-T3c0vF_Xdb/s1600-h/PC170386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig3SSSJRglkWhsNw5lJ54dNfcFEyXNKgIQhqGrEM9vPZC43-awvfZAu3MLE5da2QChwol3mQs0iANsGmMHfTQ55fihFU0lM7vgHRJnvXfRmmrJnWA5vjxZ4HNRjBMyNanbM-T3c0vF_Xdb/s320/PC170386.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282283125667513490" /></a><br />We are just back from a super quick amazing trip to Paris. It was loads of fun and Logan was so good on the whole - we have decided to take him to Europe again!!<div>We nearly missed our connecting flight from Vienna because the YEREVAN flight was late. Unfortunately our bag missed the flight though because of a broken X-ray machine!</div><div>So we were grubby in Paris (Logan of course had a heap of clothes).</div><div>But other than that it was a fantastic trip and so good to stay with Manue and Dave who showed us the life of the Parisian:) Paris was decadent - the food, the wine, the art, the language.</div><div>Here are some of the photos:</div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-47781310097302883362008-12-15T05:20:00.000-08:002008-12-15T05:31:55.676-08:00Dilidjan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvauEWU-WysVbhQ6RXTROFr37mobFpc3httGysjZT8Kc8KnnJMAkk0kKU1Q2uISsnJZS76CZF2iu7-f_YMWn4xnrzJSlo6FTKJBGnz2SWHI9oEXZkrUS3rpX7Q5xeVEiSX3jOhabujY62t/s1600-h/PC120371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvauEWU-WysVbhQ6RXTROFr37mobFpc3httGysjZT8Kc8KnnJMAkk0kKU1Q2uISsnJZS76CZF2iu7-f_YMWn4xnrzJSlo6FTKJBGnz2SWHI9oEXZkrUS3rpX7Q5xeVEiSX3jOhabujY62t/s320/PC120371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280007119754074338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy3ENECg_mkxdHwmJ8pnE4f0AEkaNHUKHKHLiXs-dFsujQmA2Krx_JX8FYYKpKCIHUu2AYHRq99SeuyFo1ZjPAwyPgnEPvgOMLDcG41UpYW_mJjb1hGifd4KZAewQ58iTY0ZjaFeGQ9rW/s1600-h/PC130380.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy3ENECg_mkxdHwmJ8pnE4f0AEkaNHUKHKHLiXs-dFsujQmA2Krx_JX8FYYKpKCIHUu2AYHRq99SeuyFo1ZjPAwyPgnEPvgOMLDcG41UpYW_mJjb1hGifd4KZAewQ58iTY0ZjaFeGQ9rW/s320/PC130380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280007112098524994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZsgt5sXaropVFQOGXdHxWJm0BMlIoeCRVWdaeRa6LixYW_Jw8aYHQFJw1MjPqIQBwQbGg-saCywIVT7aI2Fqtwe7Rs1hXHqb3yJcZyuwD6oQ2FaS_A4uQxVFi8xbxXUj4ugxCaoiB0cq/s1600-h/PC130381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZsgt5sXaropVFQOGXdHxWJm0BMlIoeCRVWdaeRa6LixYW_Jw8aYHQFJw1MjPqIQBwQbGg-saCywIVT7aI2Fqtwe7Rs1hXHqb3yJcZyuwD6oQ2FaS_A4uQxVFi8xbxXUj4ugxCaoiB0cq/s320/PC130381.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280007104431330274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvV4GVot7Lfz93RRIjw7db_J2XHb5NJxHWJKzXNvn3mOfPP47xx7q3zE1X34fA1g1WnTUHv5dP7m09xwrh3n8ykG6R2aCg3iJKzq2dv4x_lBMkWz9ygTVA4q1Enwv_E1qtw9E2L1i5SIQK/s1600-h/PC120372.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvV4GVot7Lfz93RRIjw7db_J2XHb5NJxHWJKzXNvn3mOfPP47xx7q3zE1X34fA1g1WnTUHv5dP7m09xwrh3n8ykG6R2aCg3iJKzq2dv4x_lBMkWz9ygTVA4q1Enwv_E1qtw9E2L1i5SIQK/s320/PC120372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280007096914747906" /></a><br />We went away for the weekend - an hour and a half north to Dilidjan to celebrate Pete's boss's (Tim) Birthday. It was heaps of fun - we left on Friday evening and came back Sunday afternoon.<div>1. Ducks huddling on a frozen pond</div><div>2. Group photo - sorry about the quality!</div><div>3. Photo of the room we stayed in</div><div>4. The lake we had the party at</div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-5098087458587405002008-12-15T05:11:00.000-08:002008-12-15T05:19:58.524-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlvLlq5OeeTZ9rwRnPJrzIEbnxqdW7TqCJRKBe49aDET1Ef0A-ZVKCfSZIDl3PNF-nhfwltQtRzqTK998u0NR7_qDCDZmlcYN7CVaVqc96YuxjDuygVX2RfWuMwah7F9E4TxLX0NyCelQ/s1600-h/IMG_5297.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlvLlq5OeeTZ9rwRnPJrzIEbnxqdW7TqCJRKBe49aDET1Ef0A-ZVKCfSZIDl3PNF-nhfwltQtRzqTK998u0NR7_qDCDZmlcYN7CVaVqc96YuxjDuygVX2RfWuMwah7F9E4TxLX0NyCelQ/s320/IMG_5297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280005865484500082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8cqgDAy1h_0FOxv94exQzt8yaCZcA054QUK9D5qT6zXkdwXblNljOdzxludJB5cHIMss-OJRAxqTjnydnuOpi8UrbZtqt5f6ielPv9jajhLimScV2eCvO5-53ZlbuKTURbZD1Vm1UIg7/s1600-h/IMG_5320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8cqgDAy1h_0FOxv94exQzt8yaCZcA054QUK9D5qT6zXkdwXblNljOdzxludJB5cHIMss-OJRAxqTjnydnuOpi8UrbZtqt5f6ielPv9jajhLimScV2eCvO5-53ZlbuKTURbZD1Vm1UIg7/s320/IMG_5320.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280005861994123122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUklZJjD3s-czgaP81hpD5KvnuDEnEbQ6iT4pD7y9No62XhTz-TN9HkhP8FduQshwn3DiIYU6XA4LBZTk60WK_7Rf6MDwalF-yXF5pKBkmcJXMhCBdjZBlr2eA_ioQ5RMJ0adaWxdImRix/s1600-h/IMG_5372.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUklZJjD3s-czgaP81hpD5KvnuDEnEbQ6iT4pD7y9No62XhTz-TN9HkhP8FduQshwn3DiIYU6XA4LBZTk60WK_7Rf6MDwalF-yXF5pKBkmcJXMhCBdjZBlr2eA_ioQ5RMJ0adaWxdImRix/s320/IMG_5372.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280005855167189794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GIHzVVV4ViYnGItVKwZhr1-zBNrHds1DOB3bprLwdrD4DjR8NUK51qST576bp03boL-lwAXphI_ycEIsl12W38oqYKrRBGAT3600SydCpw1rHl14x-Tans7sp0jcg70kgqZrWGbqfgle/s1600-h/IMG_5393.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GIHzVVV4ViYnGItVKwZhr1-zBNrHds1DOB3bprLwdrD4DjR8NUK51qST576bp03boL-lwAXphI_ycEIsl12W38oqYKrRBGAT3600SydCpw1rHl14x-Tans7sp0jcg70kgqZrWGbqfgle/s320/IMG_5393.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280005850854371410" /></a><br />As requested by Mum...some photos from the tripYoung Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-42946463657369245862008-12-11T04:04:00.000-08:002008-12-11T04:24:54.366-08:00We're back!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhKBF2sQK5CZExFDkoF3Eg-37PjnrFSUMsXNUh7AyXObfCkfdPX-LyR6g_XxcwCTb4ws10v3V-9p5fOahmhtmsSfuVc_sMYHIf0hv6-zm4a2N1TxHbLFNH1CUur8GwUaBE3rUbEGOLFhY/s1600-h/PB170325.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UkGaWeTcI_mtzscPnayPPnGe1LJ9TRQw8ofbaD_IgvzSacJ4bq0KKlidmui73pl7GYkWZ4xzDl-7pjTsEJMjc9fdnL4lXnzBPMjdzM8YaWTpz-J78tpWd96hiKTGAi5LEBhhdB8ukmDi/s320/PB170324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278505145294709634" /></a><br />Sorry for the delay/absence! Logan and I made a trip back to NZ for 4 weeks...well 3 in NZ and a few days in Singapore. It was great :)<div>Long flight with a lil one but he behaved really well. We went swimming in lovely warm Singapore and Logan had a ball with all 4 of his grandparents. Oooh - and it was nice to have babysitters :)</div><div>He also got to meet his lil/big cousin Jayden (who now weighs 400g more than him despite being 10 weeks younger! They are going to have fun together!</div><div>The weather in NZ wasn't too bad either... just warming up for Christmas. Logan is now sitting unsupported (for brief periods), rolling both ways and eager as a beaver to crawl...covering some distance. Like when he hid behind the door after my shower this morning and I thought he had disappeared. Heart-stopping moment.</div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-63121392261459882652008-10-29T05:06:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:29:30.912-07:00Goris...and first cold<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-LHsofG0u3wO6GdZ4YU_7YnD_J44TXgeHhJCVNQp_B6odcMdeiIQ4iTjcWbeo_5J5JdSgh6BCEkcYyN2jJ4UVWxCJYLu7sc4KSeKev0AGqfOtL7nLOgpBXdzd0sBBEOUM9AhvXQ2LSJS/s1600-h/PA030357.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-LHsofG0u3wO6GdZ4YU_7YnD_J44TXgeHhJCVNQp_B6odcMdeiIQ4iTjcWbeo_5J5JdSgh6BCEkcYyN2jJ4UVWxCJYLu7sc4KSeKev0AGqfOtL7nLOgpBXdzd0sBBEOUM9AhvXQ2LSJS/s320/PA030357.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262549561006676434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDqWEQ_DbPuDfbiy8p-51rhWHD6-cZFl-HITh5IK81mCo-oYGy3fPsmJ3m2Zu2t3ybVT3qRTyuqFoQ66qKhY_ybMocO47uWQG2h6_V-rln2m3_st22Y6VvN4K4biZ2SSf1E8tt5G8UV91/s1600-h/PA020344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDqWEQ_DbPuDfbiy8p-51rhWHD6-cZFl-HITh5IK81mCo-oYGy3fPsmJ3m2Zu2t3ybVT3qRTyuqFoQ66qKhY_ybMocO47uWQG2h6_V-rln2m3_st22Y6VvN4K4biZ2SSf1E8tt5G8UV91/s320/PA020344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262549548170492418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF62QTgbfhhyphenhyphenCURHBq0qJb7FbVWA0oVLjsArawgi_08rlwRni9trrF0_EwJQBzvDuZowfzPxedPwIyLYepbpC9eL7yYauwM1TNXAMllfI00RckYWPkSbTAHcVOTE8iNwPcKsVG-A-loGkH/s1600-h/PA020343.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF62QTgbfhhyphenhyphenCURHBq0qJb7FbVWA0oVLjsArawgi_08rlwRni9trrF0_EwJQBzvDuZowfzPxedPwIyLYepbpC9eL7yYauwM1TNXAMllfI00RckYWPkSbTAHcVOTE8iNwPcKsVG-A-loGkH/s320/PA020343.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262549535656030834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwSq9cPUsk3qGGiX8bZtKX67dyJLc7FJie7DvqStOjXFBQ4uXvpfyp7UUjwftctHs2HksCp9sHyAX4mLHnK-tR61vrOgtQQVqVNO0rhKFwDkPlD5W6OKO9XSBFPaFEMecsNV2eyBOP2Ft/s1600-h/PA020342.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwSq9cPUsk3qGGiX8bZtKX67dyJLc7FJie7DvqStOjXFBQ4uXvpfyp7UUjwftctHs2HksCp9sHyAX4mLHnK-tR61vrOgtQQVqVNO0rhKFwDkPlD5W6OKO9XSBFPaFEMecsNV2eyBOP2Ft/s320/PA020342.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262549525622909346" /></a><br />We had our first weekend away! South to a town called Goris. Stopped at a few sights along the way. The first was Norovank "New Monastry" ...Don't know what is so new - it was built in the 13th century!<div>We had a few more stops on the way - saw the Armenian Stonehenge. Got stung by a nettle when Pete said - "is that mint?" I went down to pick it - and it most certainly wasn't. I suppose that was a prize for my stupidity!</div><div>Logan did really well on the trip except at bedtime when I was starting to wonder if we should have gone away at all! Poor fella has had his first cold this week so he has been a little more grumpy than usual Here he is before the cold hit with a lil laugh at Dad's hiccup:</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyUvHqYLT5_CWOY5tZSdwsplIZBAKhDvxvMdiOgGXTOv-0zN68QwEHFX2aQUheJAAedX4Hx9wVT2QdO21EbSw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div>Photos:</div><div>1. Monastry outside Goris</div><div>2. Where we had lunch en route to Goris</div><div>3. Edith and Logan (cap from Dave & Manue in Paris)</div><div>4. Norovank</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Halloween for Fri!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-2483987103527345032008-10-20T23:36:00.001-07:002008-10-21T00:47:04.541-07:00Taking the bull by the horns...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOPqio_nQ9uU-wdwoBHJhl2KGugZ9LnOdBK0z-1t2ztshan3pvhiEvG7lHw3rD2S5YGzsFarZOnISZmSGwbRfPtDuSFCCQOQ0DFPVy5qGnQzakBXAlIds3RjYE33cmaHnHpw9ekW92_4n/s1600-h/P8290269.JPG"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgOPqio_nQ9uU-wdwoBHJhl2KGugZ9LnOdBK0z-1t2ztshan3pvhiEvG7lHw3rD2S5YGzsFarZOnISZmSGwbRfPtDuSFCCQOQ0DFPVy5qGnQzakBXAlIds3RjYE33cmaHnHpw9ekW92_4n/s320/P8290269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259505022654547842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOyOFQyWggsOk8Zs8kVM5oWnWalo4Sp4jbX4A7AcEI0e8ph4IVfM6pPj6ECBBjdXTIgTXeiN2E15d0RV1X1oIWWxCzeXqawZK_06e_OzvE1JNMTvaOhQJPuZ3dZKDxVUUq1VXHNPpUQ6P/s1600-h/P8110233.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOyOFQyWggsOk8Zs8kVM5oWnWalo4Sp4jbX4A7AcEI0e8ph4IVfM6pPj6ECBBjdXTIgTXeiN2E15d0RV1X1oIWWxCzeXqawZK_06e_OzvE1JNMTvaOhQJPuZ3dZKDxVUUq1VXHNPpUQ6P/s320/P8110233.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259505031677200802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQsw5DtUMg-3Fzy71dXnn1tyvg6FbnYRo6FT4ttrevv6avAUt-kaReSaFEzJOShmUAmFY5iFFSupolxPgg35S0O4VtVtb7sDDeY_GYPzi0-lURyqR94d6Y6YKqjYtVhmOciPA_IrVkrfY/s1600-h/P8110229.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQsw5DtUMg-3Fzy71dXnn1tyvg6FbnYRo6FT4ttrevv6avAUt-kaReSaFEzJOShmUAmFY5iFFSupolxPgg35S0O4VtVtb7sDDeY_GYPzi0-lURyqR94d6Y6YKqjYtVhmOciPA_IrVkrfY/s320/P8110229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259505035655279874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiciyuEyNmaWUlhcrHlNQ0tGu12o2EZszVXFXS3wVJdTor9gB_kJlg_mCBZhfjQ65nHnz229-aLo5_qczED83Bi1xL97BVu-_fg8Nen08MFPNAYo1eKXf2jugy_jVDlMWgAHHxaToxIIw/s1600-h/P9250324.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwiciyuEyNmaWUlhcrHlNQ0tGu12o2EZszVXFXS3wVJdTor9gB_kJlg_mCBZhfjQ65nHnz229-aLo5_qczED83Bi1xL97BVu-_fg8Nen08MFPNAYo1eKXf2jugy_jVDlMWgAHHxaToxIIw/s320/P9250324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259504079063716802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcExd4YX61TI5xeO0TiGI9zNNr6VPGd4wowVj2jpEJ0g9u6T3GXjYWlNrzXe8cPo8AnVy9ow8bgxMrBT7wYIzaAbJb9aV_rZ47Yk1bHGzj6NLFWK8WIaMj__6yLtleOhgPSSY_9ctUs9b/s1600-h/P9180322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcExd4YX61TI5xeO0TiGI9zNNr6VPGd4wowVj2jpEJ0g9u6T3GXjYWlNrzXe8cPo8AnVy9ow8bgxMrBT7wYIzaAbJb9aV_rZ47Yk1bHGzj6NLFWK8WIaMj__6yLtleOhgPSSY_9ctUs9b/s320/P9180322.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259503779650186290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HdmCYeSt41yvHIa7Q-HBzUlo9NhAXMYNU6Ara7vPMkH1vh-QPtCHOj5F0tRCLtFVTC0awC8GWFhLvjv3Kb-RwDGyuIoaK-UK-HzvtL7D-tiCsID6euujRs36rpvanIw088hNN_aqiqYY/s1600-h/P9180321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HdmCYeSt41yvHIa7Q-HBzUlo9NhAXMYNU6Ara7vPMkH1vh-QPtCHOj5F0tRCLtFVTC0awC8GWFhLvjv3Kb-RwDGyuIoaK-UK-HzvtL7D-tiCsID6euujRs36rpvanIw088hNN_aqiqYY/s320/P9180321.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259503787086793362" /></a>1. Pete taking the bull by the horns<div>2. Park near The Opera</div><div>3. Cascade Museum</div><div>4. The markets on Saturday</div><div>5 & 6 Mum and Logan</div><div><br />Sorry about the lack of posting! Internet was down for a few days and camera ran out of batteries! We are also trying to post a video clip - its not ready yet...but should be by next time. Not too much has happened over the past couple of weeks. Logan is getting to be more fun every day. He is now grasping with both hands and occasionally surprises all of us (incl himself ) with rolling. <div>The weather has definitely taken on more of a chill - although it is a beautiful day outside today. Hey here is a little video of Logan with his toys.</div><div> </div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwY8Ejlr3yjEHL5FtRp1WiM9Eba0dsCach30y74po46WO3kRV5WEKbBaHSJgAY6vKkOjAItuslxylki8J4_8w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Pete is well. He is still helping me cook (ie taking over) when he gets home from work. I don't really mind though - I think everyone knows he is a better cook than me. But I have been trying - with some experiments (vegetarian lasagna) more successful than others (beetroot soup).</div><div>Had to make the soup because I bought beetroot when I thought I had turnips!!</div><div>We are heading away for the weekend this weekend - so hopefully I will be back next week with photos from outside Yerevan.</div><div>Love to all - and Happy Birthday to Great Grandma Lyn for tomorrow. xx</div><div><br /></div></div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-6340816914578598572008-10-03T23:57:00.000-07:002008-10-04T00:00:04.165-07:003 months!!Logan is 3 months today...and he rolled!!! Yay! Tummy-to-back. First for me while Pete was out shopping - then he showed Dad when he got back! Birthday present for Mum and Dad :)Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-20033650089329746432008-10-03T00:12:00.000-07:002008-10-03T05:49:31.692-07:0030th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9100311.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9100311.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9090303.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9090303.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9070299.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9070299.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9050295.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P9050295.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hi All...<div><br /></div><div>Well it was my 30th birthday on the 30th. Officially the last time I will be honest about my age. Was going to make it a resolution about wearing make-up every day...but that might have to wait till my 35th or 29th...depending how you look at it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was spoilt by Pete. Family too - tho there seems to be an issue with Armenian post and addresses (or wrong addresses...oops!)</div><div>Anyway - went out for lunch and Pete cooked a great dinner. Logan was a honey all day (OK - he grizzled at around 8pm then fell asleep).</div><div>My only issue with my little boy is that his weight has been the same for 3 weeks now...grrr. Started eating almonds and oatmeal and having the odd stout too!</div><div>Hopefully he passes 6kg next week! The photos are of Logan and Pete at lunch and home, the view from our balcony and Logan expressing how I must feel getting old!</div><div><br /></div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-50003596450179887882008-09-24T01:10:00.000-07:002008-09-24T01:15:14.473-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8290267.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8290267.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8300279.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8300279.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8290272.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq187/hayleys1_2008/P8290272.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>1. On the walking tour with guide<div>2. Logan doing a half-turn and holding rattle and sarong</div><div>3. Republic Square on Independence Day</div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-25590685937056016572008-09-23T09:02:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:14:12.258-07:00PhotosOK - I give up - will try and post photos tomorrow!Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-11946215779198256832008-09-23T08:34:00.000-07:002008-09-23T09:02:20.779-07:00Walking tour of Yerevan and 17 years independence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU9TBAOnWqnXxFl34xLDRb5D2HZGq-iAMl0nuPKbfrWx-8IdRn1cbaEZ1bWe3F2TczXEi8HD9W8wbjpOc6r8ONTUPO-8rPvJv4nhdxCyxURiUkGG1ffqMWa1abBuRi1NmtQC5fg-IVOSo/s1600-h/bath+time.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU9TBAOnWqnXxFl34xLDRb5D2HZGq-iAMl0nuPKbfrWx-8IdRn1cbaEZ1bWe3F2TczXEi8HD9W8wbjpOc6r8ONTUPO-8rPvJv4nhdxCyxURiUkGG1ffqMWa1abBuRi1NmtQC5fg-IVOSo/s320/bath+time.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249241942341319698" /></a><br />Amazing how quickly time is going! Logan and I have been here nearly 5 weeks now. Firstly - pic of Kate (my sister) and Sam's little on Jayden. He is very cute and apparently gaining weight fast!<div>Logan and I are settling into a routine now. I am learning to cook (I think I can hear laughter from here!) and Logan is learning all the other skills necessary to be a smart baby. Last week was grabbing toys, this week its the half-turn.</div><div><br /></div><div>As a family we went for a 2 hour free walk around Yerevan run by the Envoy Hostel here. It was really interesting and we had a funny smart guide too. Funny thing is I was more worried about Pete's behaviour than Logan's because Pete hates tours - but both boys behaved well!</div><div>Then on Sunday night we went out for dinner to celebrate Armenia's Independence and had a walk around the busy Square. Look at he next post for the photos...</div><div><br /></div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-1014880589613334412008-09-16T00:40:00.000-07:002008-09-16T00:57:16.883-07:00New nephew/cousin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGovR2cSYbcfM7aoZOs0Qyew_8ePoAO1XiXaDfZlSUEfCAxHA6UgYJXGrfFWVako8rRCFV-iJ7gSbfju-8gJlUI_vH1_afsgBp3TzUxUE2jY4b67jbxU-g7ZgqdE-SZpMpR8ILgeh5yRpL/s1600-h/P8160238.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGovR2cSYbcfM7aoZOs0Qyew_8ePoAO1XiXaDfZlSUEfCAxHA6UgYJXGrfFWVako8rRCFV-iJ7gSbfju-8gJlUI_vH1_afsgBp3TzUxUE2jY4b67jbxU-g7ZgqdE-SZpMpR8ILgeh5yRpL/s320/P8160238.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246524736278546402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaxkodJsVBimTgvytr8lBDb9FLZpsFEPtVCpdidge5dqziIf7Xtgzhtw4kpWIR-Ym3d2TAizXhHrSnnIJ0TNjNhvVq0IaeeTjcqpOovQFz7fBUKRcquv43opfVC1ywHl42sjZFhqs0qmC/s1600-h/P8230240.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaxkodJsVBimTgvytr8lBDb9FLZpsFEPtVCpdidge5dqziIf7Xtgzhtw4kpWIR-Ym3d2TAizXhHrSnnIJ0TNjNhvVq0IaeeTjcqpOovQFz7fBUKRcquv43opfVC1ywHl42sjZFhqs0qmC/s320/P8230240.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246524742520257842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizd7O3R5mF7-Pmof0pkTuQw8K5xuAeoy2lgCDhp1i7KlbbfbB3sOPdczJfdpgSbtYukIEziseCpv0zkcFZEF2320vGtg80zStV1nHaJL3rA31ohfvi4Cpr2Fp3xAKEv0afZXyMBPcWin3C/s1600-h/P8230244.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizd7O3R5mF7-Pmof0pkTuQw8K5xuAeoy2lgCDhp1i7KlbbfbB3sOPdczJfdpgSbtYukIEziseCpv0zkcFZEF2320vGtg80zStV1nHaJL3rA31ohfvi4Cpr2Fp3xAKEv0afZXyMBPcWin3C/s320/P8230244.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246524744095820274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-PT7QcQhT981KiSlLL3mD-EMIZFI13HCQSaJk3KVk5cE1-XHRpDygDcmu5Ch7HO7LasZJtr1LqfynFLaMXdvaHxARFYCgCQDGi7kSQ77uag4ShrKLpV43Cn3vGqfZjivPZhB6de07M2K/s1600-h/P8230250.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-PT7QcQhT981KiSlLL3mD-EMIZFI13HCQSaJk3KVk5cE1-XHRpDygDcmu5Ch7HO7LasZJtr1LqfynFLaMXdvaHxARFYCgCQDGi7kSQ77uag4ShrKLpV43Cn3vGqfZjivPZhB6de07M2K/s320/P8230250.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246524752547457618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNqkciea7GZzwqI7L2HpJBoPN6hdjjP9DEa_DFrWAuzJyFYZhzg2qTrHh3QMp3FC3flSTFkTOOdKovZ-7YpyQ3Twrspc3VxyUDuOzxXMWyQHDduKjAWrKByqBE38s97fbb9wfM2Nznvzd/s1600-h/P8230251.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNqkciea7GZzwqI7L2HpJBoPN6hdjjP9DEa_DFrWAuzJyFYZhzg2qTrHh3QMp3FC3flSTFkTOOdKovZ-7YpyQ3Twrspc3VxyUDuOzxXMWyQHDduKjAWrKByqBE38s97fbb9wfM2Nznvzd/s320/P8230251.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246524763188954402" /></a><br />Yay! We have a new nephew. Jayden Allen arrived last week. He is very cute (unfortunately I have no photos to post though) I was actually on the computer every 10 min last week waiting for photos - they never arrived though. Luckily I have Facebook and Skype!<div>Mum and Bubs are doing well. Jayden weighed in at 3.75kg - just a tiny bit more than Logan.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow - Logan is developing fast this week. He is picking up toys now and smiling a lot (especially at his Dad...grrr does he forget who feeds him?) Speaking of - bit of a growth spurt this week - which is great... now he's headed for the 50th percentile in weight.</div><div>He has been sleeping thru the night since 8 weeks and most of the time is just a lovely satisfied baby...always sleeps when we go out :) </div><div>Pleased to see NZ's weather is improving. Its lovely here now...Autumn and so comfortable. Not looking forward to the Winter though!</div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-13097924521741868792008-09-08T08:02:00.000-07:002008-09-08T08:28:12.721-07:00Logan's first sail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIzp_22SFKNt7WjRc-i-02pXdZZbqDStsenDgTws-bDwGMOtspFHIVu0NKqKNfKpcnCilGbbMQvMkpmnaR0I-6KMU-ZbP32TF-ktwxc8TIRFWdiyNI4JnXqCKSTcKDXUZNJKk_hI4s59b/s1600-h/DSC00019.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIzp_22SFKNt7WjRc-i-02pXdZZbqDStsenDgTws-bDwGMOtspFHIVu0NKqKNfKpcnCilGbbMQvMkpmnaR0I-6KMU-ZbP32TF-ktwxc8TIRFWdiyNI4JnXqCKSTcKDXUZNJKk_hI4s59b/s320/DSC00019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243671961253365954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheK1dFSK1t4lkP5QdixKrkeGkSzyXX4SbHIdt_wBM8hxxwCxajAgLMEGy1RgqZQ93pXe7m786-4E_HmT7iG6IvMLEhTF9a_kgAcYrP3Nl9wW6fEUIySaOYtoEaFy6CbN5eP5p3r74XrvQD/s1600-h/DSC00016.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheK1dFSK1t4lkP5QdixKrkeGkSzyXX4SbHIdt_wBM8hxxwCxajAgLMEGy1RgqZQ93pXe7m786-4E_HmT7iG6IvMLEhTF9a_kgAcYrP3Nl9wW6fEUIySaOYtoEaFy6CbN5eP5p3r74XrvQD/s320/DSC00016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243671963496896146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M_VQO3vGcIuEZNOtasQk234tSpybjz2wAEP0ulfgfNzXyekAmEL7unM8MtYMt22GHlN4ZFPuWvumjBwn-8f0Ucb66LvTQnFImxNeOYF9OIqTuLtFV9yLM8HR6eg1GMsZKUKRzPWTYjJp/s1600-h/DSC00025.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M_VQO3vGcIuEZNOtasQk234tSpybjz2wAEP0ulfgfNzXyekAmEL7unM8MtYMt22GHlN4ZFPuWvumjBwn-8f0Ucb66LvTQnFImxNeOYF9OIqTuLtFV9yLM8HR6eg1GMsZKUKRzPWTYjJp/s320/DSC00025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243671993320680370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcY0Kl4e4SACUk5XlXxRKpO0225lZkPKPymIMVQf_TLG3u6sgIlwvaznXiueA-5ynHsTFNuy0hp0EMYVY8JEsF25qyixYK1rbRetDFO3B6uI1PS_4d7pI_IbkuKZjJPRXIpUYD3cBZbdL/s1600-h/DSC00028.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcY0Kl4e4SACUk5XlXxRKpO0225lZkPKPymIMVQf_TLG3u6sgIlwvaznXiueA-5ynHsTFNuy0hp0EMYVY8JEsF25qyixYK1rbRetDFO3B6uI1PS_4d7pI_IbkuKZjJPRXIpUYD3cBZbdL/s320/DSC00028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243671993592735122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9k5xsMikRzvC0dsRFBWbY4_eDp-UR_LJx2NfzKvmCmX5ItdTPo1qN5epWCHGs4oC6Z-dUuZPaNwXXZXUCUbABeqQlyIsz9OTRZRvkepbn0udZN7mmACAccDjgGqPw04js4xJqZdfiYYg/s1600-h/DSC00027.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9k5xsMikRzvC0dsRFBWbY4_eDp-UR_LJx2NfzKvmCmX5ItdTPo1qN5epWCHGs4oC6Z-dUuZPaNwXXZXUCUbABeqQlyIsz9OTRZRvkepbn0udZN7mmACAccDjgGqPw04js4xJqZdfiYYg/s320/DSC00027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243671998525530402" /></a><br />Hi everyone!<div>Thanks for the comments :) I was hoping to post some video today but unfortunately we are still figuring out how to get the video on the computer - so photos will have to do.</div><div>Yesterday we went sailing on a catamaran for Edith (one of Peter's friends) birthday on Lake Sevan. This is basically the only big body of water Armenia has. It is apparently the third largest high-altitude lake.</div><div>We got down to the lake at 1pm (after Pete had done the fruit and veggie shopping and made breakfast!) and went sailing for four hours. Logan seemed to really enjoy the fresh air and sunshine at first - but when he started to grizzle a little we took him downstairs into the cabin where he promptly fell asleep (and stayed asleep for the next six hours!)</div><div><br /></div><div>That allowed us to have dinner after sailing in a small Armenian restaurant selling fresh trout as well as other BBQ'd meats. The food here is very delicious and fresh. Lots of cheese, yoghurt, fresh vegetables and breads are served with most meals. Jalapenos and pickles are often served too. And , of course, vodka for the toasts - which are always positive, flattering and warm.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of Vodka - Pete got 20y Brandy for Father's Day. Very considerate of Logan as I do believe Mum loves the brandy too. Happy Father's Day to all Fathers, Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers out there xxx</div><div><br /></div><div>Key to photos </div><div> 1. Hayley on the catamaran</div><div>2. Edith and her friend Alex</div><div>3. The view from the boat</div><div>4 and 5 Logan on his first sail </div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-22713475495971856702008-09-01T02:43:00.000-07:002008-09-01T03:26:04.840-07:00Trip to the markets and around Yerevan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg5at2WU52J2SWOrQRtBy8sZs0SxFEPwAGB_qRP6uTtw1edKRYuK9v1s3Ot2dQDAnMRoKCCljjYd8tLFzHUi7c940gQvqIbCwiw_D262FX8sggxlkfnZL1JAzQ1bYgBy_QSI0V8j9jUkO/s1600-h/P8110232.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqg5at2WU52J2SWOrQRtBy8sZs0SxFEPwAGB_qRP6uTtw1edKRYuK9v1s3Ot2dQDAnMRoKCCljjYd8tLFzHUi7c940gQvqIbCwiw_D262FX8sggxlkfnZL1JAzQ1bYgBy_QSI0V8j9jUkO/s320/P8110232.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240995239106755458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9VraU6-QyiOb2Y0s3VpHmXEhEKArJLuX_QKvRxanoA8na4ZqOgUCkkfVqZCoEW_c0ZTuCgVGgGbBB4zmoYkPcdm8x7LeI5GB3Bg_RyOAsED5SuLOref_a0NPp1qrcsVkURkXyGd2XWVU/s1600-h/P8110228.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9VraU6-QyiOb2Y0s3VpHmXEhEKArJLuX_QKvRxanoA8na4ZqOgUCkkfVqZCoEW_c0ZTuCgVGgGbBB4zmoYkPcdm8x7LeI5GB3Bg_RyOAsED5SuLOref_a0NPp1qrcsVkURkXyGd2XWVU/s320/P8110228.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240992337641514082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tDbC3sCxJK6x2jplmYjQq4l_EHhgk3gnLfYN0NTyWHnWOOxQwsgYcSV6PcSNYkdsrR34L6tMfGKkcvNmlYiHTUVK9BuKbQfzxIyHMSg3opjWYgu3mPxp8vvviwgbgxJi4aquXzP6aDhF/s1600-h/P8110223.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tDbC3sCxJK6x2jplmYjQq4l_EHhgk3gnLfYN0NTyWHnWOOxQwsgYcSV6PcSNYkdsrR34L6tMfGKkcvNmlYiHTUVK9BuKbQfzxIyHMSg3opjWYgu3mPxp8vvviwgbgxJi4aquXzP6aDhF/s320/P8110223.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240992341926703426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIptckHV6ZKZwgAv-gAr_2LcmUz_O0ptnqE3dpf-xpaFzbOwHzhiYcgsUS6LqKYsaagfRE-ekiSDw2PRPsBDLkX91bIgDdpwp3ofjr_EwXRLOi87mg0pj6CWgufHHlAlgb3EtAgHRc4dqt/s1600-h/P8110227.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIptckHV6ZKZwgAv-gAr_2LcmUz_O0ptnqE3dpf-xpaFzbOwHzhiYcgsUS6LqKYsaagfRE-ekiSDw2PRPsBDLkX91bIgDdpwp3ofjr_EwXRLOi87mg0pj6CWgufHHlAlgb3EtAgHRc4dqt/s320/P8110227.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240992347125384706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHDBbNdYKYNKDUUCWrtltBI6uXN5x53ZBxpt1QRcG3Rv6N6-GhwkTourR3SwjGf9AlQGCHU9lvT6YrEKSeiNK-qGj_Pr853Zp1vPESYnCPwwP8WP6Yd7_CQHaqekvBwrbmv7BeW90oa8h/s1600-h/P8110224.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHDBbNdYKYNKDUUCWrtltBI6uXN5x53ZBxpt1QRcG3Rv6N6-GhwkTourR3SwjGf9AlQGCHU9lvT6YrEKSeiNK-qGj_Pr853Zp1vPESYnCPwwP8WP6Yd7_CQHaqekvBwrbmv7BeW90oa8h/s320/P8110224.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240992355469824130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_OptU1DoL5mE6lcdfeQVg64rHNCksKvpkrlOB9hRTDYj58lBP1kaeUrBGb9C3X-KP2RKjdJr0VnlNm9XTyEVDG9ZnDN3SZoBiFWL9uY4mSofWx_oQc4BWZhyphenhyphen01qMp5ZyEXhIrBppiTPz/s1600-h/P8090219.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_OptU1DoL5mE6lcdfeQVg64rHNCksKvpkrlOB9hRTDYj58lBP1kaeUrBGb9C3X-KP2RKjdJr0VnlNm9XTyEVDG9ZnDN3SZoBiFWL9uY4mSofWx_oQc4BWZhyphenhyphen01qMp5ZyEXhIrBppiTPz/s320/P8090219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240987059123609810" /></a><br />Thanks for the comments - like all of you I wasn't sure I could do this myself! <div>Friday was quite fun. Walked Logan down to Republic Square and had lunch in a cafe there. It was all going so well till I had to pay and they didn't accept credit card which was my only way of paying! Fortunately there was a bank across the road so I was escorted there by the waiter and paid cash (it wasn't like I would do a runner with a pram!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday night we went out for a lovely dinner and Logan performed like a star. I really hope this behaviour continues! We have found that - as long as he is part of the action he has no problems. If you try and put him in a quiet room - that's when the trouble starts!</div><div>On Saturday night we had a lovely dinner with Iranian food...mmm...very good!! And salty - so the red wine went down a treat :)</div><div>Yesterday we had another trip to the markets which Pete loves doing and I can think of a few people reading this post that would love it too! Probably the only downside is the multiple butchers along the pathway. If you ever thought that meat came from a fridge - this sight would quickly change your opinion. Oh - and there are no fridges... so the meat bakes there in 30-40 degree heat....</div><div>But the fruit and veggies are amazing - you can get anything - peaches, plums, nectarines, berries (the punnet shown was $3.60 - with raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and another berry I do not know!), figs, pomegranites, oranges, bananas, even kiwifruit!</div><div>Following this we went for a big walk around the Opera House and Vernaissage ( I think that's right) where artists display their works.</div><div>Today I did a big walk from the apartment back to that area. It is much busier on a weekday - though I think it must be school holidays. I have never seen so many well-dressed 15y olds - seriously our school balls were more casual. Though I could do with some fashion advice from some of them!!</div><div>Key to photos:</div><div>1. Logan and I in the park around the Opera</div><div>2. Logan and Pete foreground of Opera</div><div>3. Logan getting ready to tackle the markets (Pete dressed him!)</div><div>4. Berries at the market</div><div>5. Fresh produce on the way to the market</div><div>6. Republic square</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835879107771945168.post-54707759036027560232008-08-28T22:16:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:44:58.053-07:00Arrived!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2lcbHn3PF2KeiQ-PyaeEH2gyd-JaLwfATvy3HG2Fvpv18yKriqSUFOKMoUKmaAI0JkvTmdqU5B_mwiiL0CyB5jIwyVeexFY0hAYZYzuvF4eip0LINz8-sLYJa2thMTnpv9a3nwSPBfBy/s1600-h/IMGP1014.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2lcbHn3PF2KeiQ-PyaeEH2gyd-JaLwfATvy3HG2Fvpv18yKriqSUFOKMoUKmaAI0JkvTmdqU5B_mwiiL0CyB5jIwyVeexFY0hAYZYzuvF4eip0LINz8-sLYJa2thMTnpv9a3nwSPBfBy/s320/IMGP1014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239811409072288226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pZplH51r1UpDios17VzguFNqQnejYo6EMUGCJBej210iVVhDB_5D1kzeNX2hdGvVlNs4gRdn_P26zYMY1JIyYOFnjHxUyW3CCnsfVAMwTFv-F2mJ7XzBrBk033Mh2I2QGq4f0bCiwiXU/s1600-h/P8060211.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pZplH51r1UpDios17VzguFNqQnejYo6EMUGCJBej210iVVhDB_5D1kzeNX2hdGvVlNs4gRdn_P26zYMY1JIyYOFnjHxUyW3CCnsfVAMwTFv-F2mJ7XzBrBk033Mh2I2QGq4f0bCiwiXU/s320/P8060211.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239810730140028578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2x9GOhYzwbRh-qTEgDY_S0NEivYoAX0H6n7YITiuwyUV3RoPjVTYiApqLy6zrY-NIfWj4uASrRcZBjR9ITDXZxkiqVEpTZWkjvmzDL0fvIeVd_R_SWqBdQ5qkoFN6MKz-OuYSw6U141a/s1600-h/P8080212.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd2x9GOhYzwbRh-qTEgDY_S0NEivYoAX0H6n7YITiuwyUV3RoPjVTYiApqLy6zrY-NIfWj4uASrRcZBjR9ITDXZxkiqVEpTZWkjvmzDL0fvIeVd_R_SWqBdQ5qkoFN6MKz-OuYSw6U141a/s320/P8080212.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239810735427151826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsZtaJJ02sNYB2jsCK4d2wUPnwp0AAn9gekB5PSXi_2UNHfFQOtuLFUCRraU0M1h8IoDSBHRxXtjwkZkObbtfT8srp0PqF0k6yqWY_hiO-3IbHr6pE2lFOTJ7pWf-b_6qFFuCSA5faBAA/s1600-h/P8060208.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsZtaJJ02sNYB2jsCK4d2wUPnwp0AAn9gekB5PSXi_2UNHfFQOtuLFUCRraU0M1h8IoDSBHRxXtjwkZkObbtfT8srp0PqF0k6yqWY_hiO-3IbHr6pE2lFOTJ7pWf-b_6qFFuCSA5faBAA/s320/P8060208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239810746777687586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q3qsCm2xx9ZsOFt-glH8_oIWEyCODu18iYz6ivR5vglgp0zhDExKtSaRW7R4JIzP0cA7LmRTFw8VTtmcPPBX1PXlqjUc6Ck6RhmoyWEWP9zjNbUtbpQi3Zo0LIII4p_hKhKf40m5BBlH/s1600-h/P8080212.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q3qsCm2xx9ZsOFt-glH8_oIWEyCODu18iYz6ivR5vglgp0zhDExKtSaRW7R4JIzP0cA7LmRTFw8VTtmcPPBX1PXlqjUc6Ck6RhmoyWEWP9zjNbUtbpQi3Zo0LIII4p_hKhKf40m5BBlH/s320/P8080212.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239804883916135218" /></a>Hi everyone! We have been here one week now. As you can see - although Logan is less than 8 weeks - he already seems interested in books!<div>It was a long flight from Auckland to Singapore - especially with 5 pieces of hand luggage! (and having to get off in Brisbane) but it really was great spending the week with Tracey and Andre. </div><div><br /></div><div>The next part of the journey wasn't too strenuous - except there was no Business lounge for Armavir in Dubai. Don't think I have ever seen so many people lying on the floor in an airport! At least they had nice big toilets with a change table (Yes!!!)</div><div>It was wonderful seeing Pete again. He looked so smart and clean too - made me feel a bit self-conscious after travelling for a few hours! Fortunately he was most interested in how little Logan was no longer quite so little! </div><div>So - my impressions of Armenia so far? It's very different. The weather is lovely dry and warm (well 38 degrees yesterday!) It's quite dusty and very lively on the streets. People drive like maniacs (including recent ex-pats!!) The people are lovely and infatuated with Logan (tho - says proud Mum - who isn't?) </div><div>We went to the markets on Saturday... kept thinking of my Mum who would be in seventh heaven. Its the end of the apricot season but there are peaches the size of baseballs, and figs and sweet sweet grapes and plums. And heaps of other fruit I have not seen before. The fruit cost around $2 a kilo too - and we were probably overcharged!</div><div>The apartment is huge. Two massive lounges big kitchen and dining and balcony. Our ensuite is bigger than a lot of bedrooms and we have aircon. Along with cable and a water cooler makes life a lot easier. If only we had a mobile interpreter!! We have part-time help which is great too - but they don't speak any English at all so it can get interesting. Armenians love babies and they love to tell me what I should do with Logan - even in Armenian. I know it is cultural but it can get very frustrating!</div><div>So today - when Logan wakes - we are going for a big walk around the square. I will take my guidebook because eveyone knows I am a tourist anyway and we will report back! I will try and take a photo too.</div><div> </div>Young Kiwis in Armeniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673871236740640015noreply@blogger.com4