Ludhers

The last 16 months.. in images

2010-08-04T08:16:00.012+10:00

SORRY! its been too long.

Special Moments

2009-03-08T14:07:00.004+10:00

Welcome Jai !

2009-01-18T15:12:00.014+10:00

So happy to introduce our second son Jai Yuen Ludher.

Born at Brisbane's Mater Mother's Hospital, on Friday 16th Jan 12.19pm weighing 3.47kgs and in perfect health.

Spring !

2008-09-25T08:53:00.004+10:00

Spring is here which means every morning is spent in the garden!

Rohan just loves this new watering can from Nanny

Daddy made me a sand pit!

Father's Day fun!

2008-09-07T15:36:00.012+10:00

This year we made a weekend of Father's Day - packed our bags and headed for the Sunshine Coast. It was a perfect way to spoil our very devoted and loving daddy and spend time as a family.

LOVE YOU DADDY RYAN!

Cousin Love

2008-07-08T15:23:00.003+10:00

We just spent one week with Amelia, Mark, Talisa and Noah, in Melb.
Was a wonderful time together, especially seeing how much Rohan, Talisa & Noah enjoyed each other's company. Rohan just adores Noah, looking up to him and following him everywhere!

This video was taken on our last day there, getting all the cuddles in before we go!

Rohan & Safiya

2008-06-18T09:39:00.004+10:00

Its amazing how Rohan & Safi amuse themselves with the simplest of things.

They're becoming good friends which is so wonderful. Even having nicknames for each other - Ro Ros & Se Se.

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Happy Birthday Dad!

2008-06-05T09:29:00.003+10:00

Dearest Dad, Baba, Babai - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

We couldn't post him to you but here's a special message from your pesar pesar.

Lots of love xoxoxoox

2008-04-08T15:27:00.002+10:00

Rohan on the move

2008-03-19T21:43:00.004+10:00

Our little baby is becoming a big boy. Not wanting to hold our hand anymore, he's happy to head off on his own. Watch him go!

He's off!

2008-03-15T07:43:00.003+10:00

To everyone who's been waiting to see Rohan take his wobbly first steps - thank you for your patience!

Ready steady go!

2008-03-07T21:56:00.003+10:00

Rohan has taken his first steps!

Until we're able to get a good video shot of him in action, here's a preview of him gaining confidence on his feet while using his walker.

Fun with Aunty Rosie

2008-02-03T04:00:00.001+10:00

In the Netherlands !! Day One

2007-12-31T22:48:00.000+10:00

We are here!! It's so wonderful to be in Holland.. after 24 hours in the plane, we were warmly welcomed at Amsterdam airport by Femke & Rudy Broeren-Poldner. It's been 7 years since Shirin has seen these friends that she made during her Bahaí youth year of service with Artworks in Perth WA. Femke & Rudy live in the city of Utrecht, a 30 min drive from the capital. We wasted no time at all, heading to the centre of town. Shirin was like a broken record continually repeating "So pretty!" as you can see for yourself from these pics..

Broerens & Ludhers! Dom Tower in background.

Rudy tells us that everyone in Holland owns a bike.

Best tour guides in Holland - our mates Femke & Rudy.

Old friends re-united!!

"De Kloostertuinen" Monastry Gardens

One of the many beautiful canals that run through Utrecht city.

Cooking up a storm - Dutch style!

Enjoying Boerenkool (boo-ren-kol) a traditional Dutch meal of smoked sausage, mashed potatoe with farmer's cabbage & bacon, served with sweet apple sauce and cinnamon. YUM!

Beautiful sunrise view from Femke & Rudy's apartment.

Christmas ' 07

2007-12-27T10:30:00.000+10:00

Rohan's first Christmas. Here with Jas & Jay.

Was lovely (as always) to see Uncle Jag, Aunty Jackie, Jas & Jay. Great to have Shirin's parents also join us. Sadly Jasmine's hubby Dan was unwell with the flu, so is missing from this pic.

Later, Rohan received a gift from Diyee Korosh

Anticipation as the gift is unwrapped...

WOW! What a great toy!
The smile says it all.

Chillin with the pretty girls

2007-12-18T21:43:00.000+10:00

Here is Rohan posing with the pretty skater girls who put on a Xmas show in the middle of Garden City shopping centre today. He really enjoyed it, entranced by their twirling and skating movements .

Mihrshahis visit Brisbane!

2007-12-18T21:00:00.000+10:00

It was so wonderful to catch up with our dear friends Gowhar & Robin, with their beautiful son Anis!
We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea while the boys played in the yard. Anis is 6 months older than Rohan and was looking after him so well. He is such a beautiful natured boy, we were happy Rohan had the opportunity to interact with him.

Sharing frangipanis.

Its hard to imagine Rohan will be this much bigger in 6 months!

Cutie pies.

Eager to walk..

2007-12-17T20:27:00.000+10:00

Nothing like the love of grandparents.

2007-12-17T20:07:00.001+10:00

More news about "you know who"

2007-12-13T07:20:00.000+10:00

Not long after setting off crawling (Nov), Ro Ros is confidently pulling himself up to standing from sitting position and now taking it to a new level with climbing! He also understands "boos" Farsi for "kiss" and happily kisses his books & toys. Showing spontaneous affection towards us is soooo wonderful and melts our hearts every time.

Its been a few days now that Ryan's parents - Nanny and Dada Ji to Rohan - have returned to Brisbane and we are enjoying the time together very much. Nanny remarks that Rohan has just as much energy as his daddy did when he was a baby, which is a little worrying as Ryan was so accident prone as a child!

So much fun at lunch time with nanny!

Very content in Dada Ji's arms.

Rohan driving us to Maya & Jordan's wedding.

At Safiya's 2nd B'day!!

With beautiful Safiya, Rohan gets ready for the wheelbarrow race.
Shirin apparently would make the same funny face when she was a baby! So we can say he gets that from his mama.

Wow! Birthday parties are exhausting!

Big boy now!

Trying to figure out how to get back down.

Was wonderful to have a visit from Mommoni, whilst in Mackay.

Enjoying the low tide.

Island boy!

Pikinini blong yumi!

2007-11-15T08:40:00.000+10:00

Rohan has just started clapping his hands!

Playing BOO with Aunty Annalisa.

Yum Cha

2007-11-10T15:10:00.001+10:00

Carmel & Anthony are visiting from Melbourne, what else to do but go for YUM CHA! Was lovely seeing them both especailly at this time - Carmel is pregnant!! Horray! More cousins!

Rohan snug as a koala in his new ergo carrier (soo comfy for both baby & parent - highly recommended!)

Teeth!

2007-11-08T13:51:00.001+10:00

Finally, we were able to get a shot of Rohan's teeth!
Also very cute, some hair spiking out after a nap

(like father like son)!

Rohan the destructor!

2007-11-08T12:33:00.000+10:00

Having thrown out all the contents of the bowl, Rohan has found what he was after!

Sydney Trip

2007-11-06T13:45:00.000+10:00

Shirin & Rohan just arrived back from visiting the Mahmoudi/Fanaian family in Sydney. Here are some snaps of their trip. Enjoy!

Visiting the Baha'i House of Worship.

Rohan and his Momoni coincidently wore matching outfits!

At Grandma's house, beautiful cousins (L-R) Anisa, Vienna, Sarah & Shauna.

Vi Vi introduces Rohan to her dog Shaytoon (means cheaky/naughty in Farsi) which is totally not the case, this dog was so well behaved, even when Rohan pulled out a chunk of his fur, he didn't get upset. Lucky for Rohan!

Hang time with Khalleh Nava & cousin Saba! We had such a lovely day.

Despite their age gap, the boys played really well togather. Thanks Saba joon for making Rohan feel so welcome.. looking after him, reading him stories and even sharing you toy train xoxo

I LOVE this pic!! Was able to grab my camera in time to capture this sweet moment.

We were lucky enough to visit the Baha'i House of Worship again for a special children's service. It was truely wonderful to see so many children present. The grounds were beautifully decorated with banners made by various Baha'i children's classes, like this one!

Proud grandparents. This chinese outfit was a gift from Baba Buzurg.

Rohan hanging with the Persian men.

This was an ongoing thing.. seems Rohan just prefers his Baba Buzurg without glasses!

Fun & laughs with Diyee Korosh.

On our last day, we went for a morning swim.

Strike a pose!

Our little boy has started taking notice of cars lately and as you can see in this video is eager to get racing in one!

He's mastered the guitar, now Rohan's trying his hand at the Persian Santoor.

Ishikawa fun times

2007-10-19T22:11:00.001+10:00

Last Wednesday we were so happy to join the wonderful Coral & Pearls class Amelia is running in her neighbourhood. She's providing such a great program for creative learning of the virtues, it was clear the children were enjoying themselves. This was Rohan's first experience of a Baha'i class and what a wonderful one it was! Thanks again Amelia xox

Rohan makes a new friend Angus!

The activity was to decorate a gift which the children would then give to someone as an act of Generosity.. but at their age, they joined in by tasting the present.

Rohan looking after Angus while his mummy was out of the room.

Photo time with lovely Shiori.

Look out - here comes a smooch!

Later at Cafe Ava, I sing Rohan a song while Shiori chill-axes.

(Best coffees & lunches in town!)

Beautiful Amelia & Shiori.

It was hearing Shiori speak to her mummy in Farsi that convinced me to start speaking to Rohan in Farsi also. Thanks cutie pie!

Ludher & Kumar

2007-10-19T21:52:00.000+10:00

Rohan is just learning to interact with other children. Here at Sanjeev & Josceline's place he had the chance to spend a little time with beautiful Safiya Kumar.

Its a shame their faces aren't very visible in these pics but they certainly capture the moment.

Guitar Rock Star!

2007-10-13T15:01:00.000+10:00

All that time watching daddy play the guitar, its now my turn to shine and show how I can play the guitar too.

Road Trip to QLD Coast

2007-10-12T21:39:00.000+10:00

We've just arrived back in Brissy from our long trip up north. Was lots of fun, we really enjoyed the quality family time together and the summer weather.

Was lovely catching up with Troy & Camelia Perkins in Rocky, who were kind enough to host us for a night. We were so busy chatting and enjoying Camelia's cooking that we forgot to take pics with them to post.

But here are some snaps from our trip.

The Arkarra Balinese Tea Gardens, Hervey Bay..

The setting at this place is really nice, but best of all is the FOOD! Soooooo delicious!

Rohan's many swimsuits..

Daddy & son wearing matching outfits!

Our breaks from driving along the way..

Rohan enjoying an apple while on the road.

Whitsundays Day Trip

2007-10-08T13:49:00.001+10:00

Today we made the 2 hour drive north of Mackay to Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays and as you can see from the pics - its BEAUTIFUL!! Rohan really enjoyed the water, it was his longest play in the water so far (30mins!). Enjoying the sunshine as a family.

Bottle Fun!

2007-09-25T18:13:00.000+10:00

19th September 2007

Rohan is enjoying cold water now that the weather is warming up. He likes holding his bottle by himself & it always prompts him to start chatting! Even competing with the noise of his daddy mowing the lawn outside.

Daddy & Son

2007-09-25T17:02:00.000+10:00

Every morning the boys go for a short walk, they both love the outdoors so much!

Family Visit

2007-09-25T07:20:00.000+10:00

Earlier this month, we had my cousin Nasim, from Iran who's visiting Australia for the first time, as well as mum & dad with us here in Brisbane and it was wonderful! Here are some pics of our time together.

Nasim at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast

Baba Buzurg takes Rohan for his first swim

Meeting Batman & Robin at Movie World

Gold Coast Hinterlands