Sunday, May 31, 2009

We are ready to watch a 3D movie at home

but I have to admit that we gave up after a short time. The red and green glasses were driving us both insane!

The family stopped by

But it was "only" Mie, Gyda and Jone that could make it. But it was great fun anyway :-)

And I'm serving chocolate bread for dessert

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The great weather continues

So we are barbequing today too :-)

Out with the Harley

Notice the huge drill rig in the background

View to Stavanger from the top

At Dalsnuten

Friday, May 29, 2009

First real strawberries this season

Well, I have to admit they are Belgian but very good

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Mie is painting

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

We are back home again

And the weather is beautiful :-)

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Nikki on the beach

Nikki on the beach at Burj Al Arab

Nikki and Gard at Burj Al Arab

This is the closest you get unless you have a reservation or are staying at the hotel :-)

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Skiing in Dubai

Today we have been skiing in Dubai!! It was a warm morning and the temperature stopped at about 42 degrees....but at Ski Dubai (see http://www.skidxb.com/English/default.aspx) it is like -2 all year long. I went straight for the main slope (after all I am a Norwegian and born with skis on ;-) while Nikki went for the ski school to get the basics of snow boarding. It was great fun :-)





















The mermaid of Dubai

Nikki in the hotel pool

Friday, May 22, 2009

Vinklubben RØLP avd Dubai

Har champagne lunch på The Address hotel :-)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Burj Dubai view from our hotel room

View from our hotel room in Dubai

early this morning

Hotel room in Dubai

Our hotel room here at Dusit Thani in Dubai :-)


At Dubai mall

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Going to Dubai today

But there is chaos at Sola airport

Sunday, May 17, 2009

17th of May - Constitution Day in Norway

17th of May is Constitution Day in Norway and it is an important day and it is celebrated all over the nation. This year we spent the first part of the day cleaning up a bit after the party we had on 16th of May but we did go over to Mie and Knut to meet up with the family in the afternoon. Here are some photos:

Knut was in charge of the braai












We had some sausages from Idsøe










Mor is trying to hide that she is having a cigarette












Jone had a beer












Frøya and her boyfriend Joakim










Mie and Knut










We had dinner inside as it was pretty cold outside

Nikki










Embla got a present from us as it was her birthday recently

Friday, May 15, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

First cake out

This is a carrot cake in the making

Kids can get all sorts of gourmet food these days

I'm almost tempted to try it out

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

New 46' LCD TV has been installed

And it is looking great so far

Waiting in line to buy a new TV

There is a new Sony store in town and they have some great offers. We
are aiming for a 46' LCD TV

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Friday, May 8, 2009

We are out with mum today

eating at City Brasserie and then going to the movies

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Yesterday ... another day & still celebrating


Flowers from the company and great chocolate cake was shared for my birthday. Thank you:)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Happy birthday to Embla

My niece Embla is celebrating her birthday today. Happy birthday Embla :-)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The car was being serviced today

I have driven it about 170.000 km now and it is still running like a
clock :-)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Nikki is talking to the family in South Africa

On Skype. Ah....technology :-)

Much love and thanks to you both


Beautiful bouquet from Issy & Whitney:)

Happy birthday to Nikki

Nikki is celebrating her birthday today. Happy birthday babe :-)

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Friday, May 1, 2009

Handing out presents

Going to a party at the leaning tower of Hinna

Lunch at Resept


Finally tried that Jamaican stew at the vegan restaurant Resept *yummy*