Snake and Bunny

Ethan's a bit worried and not too confident with this slimy creature so
Dad have to join in and carry him with the snake.

'See i'm not scared anymore'

'Is that a real snake?' - Krystina was chosen to participate in the show

Let's wrap this around your neck first... getting ready

That looks fun

Patting the bunny isn't scary and nicer too - Ethan

The entertainer at the birthday party included animal lecture to educate children (and adults too) about snakes and what to do when you see one and how to avoid getting bitten. It was a good show and a great party!

Wally Tate Park

All this activities are brought to you by LOCALe - see below


Headbangers band (??) :-)


Melbourne cup hat (???)


bmx contestant


watching the competition


contestant in the bike/skate ramp


audience


free games - baseball



Dad giving instructions to Krystina


go girl...


LOCALe is run by Brisbane City Council in collaboration with emerging event producers. LOCALe events positively activate Council's youth skate park facilities, engage & challenge the local community and promote community groups and activities.

• The events combine a major skate/BMX competition with an entertainment/activities program that showcases youth culture and invites the local community to get in and have a go.

• Families can get involved in such activities as circus workshops, drumming circles, kite making, DJ lessons, sticker making and hip hop dancing workshops.• Nationally recognised bands bring great attention to the event and provide local bands with a great platform to get their own music to new audiences.

• The events create local opportunities and local community groups are sourced to provide food and entertainment wherever possible.

*source: ourbrisbane

The butterfly, cheetah, the mermaid and the pirate

Krystina with butterfly paint on her face


Ethan as the cheetah (supposed to be tiger but turned out cheetah)


face paint courtesy of Bunnings


Custom made mermaid costume


and Ethan trying on the pirate eye patch and moustache for his pirate day at the childcare centre


Ahoy there!

Ethan's skating lesson

Ethan's 1st day of skating, countless falling down


Using the walker, he's the youngest learner and he's not giving up



Teacher helping up to get up and find his balance



A few steps at a time..

And here are the videos:



and another one:

The princess is 6th today!

Happy happy birthday to you dearest Krystina

This morning she woke up and found the present on the bed

Unwrapping excitedly...


The birthday present she's been asking for...


Princess Liana of Diamond castle



She'll be having a cupcake party in the school this afternoon

The Pacific Sun

With the excited crowd



happy too


Rear view of the Pacific Sun


The newly all white paint of the boat.


Leaving the wharf



During school holidays, we went to Southbank to catch a ferry to Bretts Wharf and walked about 300 meters to the Portside Wharf to see the 'big boat'. It was exciting for the children to see her and to introduce it to Ethan so he doesn't get scared once he stepped on her soon for our island holiday.

About 2 pm, a very loud sound of the horn signalling the start of sail away, and people made the countdown. It was a very festive mood for everyone on boat as well as the people in the viewing deck. Some people had colourful streamer near the front side of the boat and the rear end.
We waved goodbye to the people who were on the boat and watched the boat leave the wharf.

Photos below are inside the citycat ferry along the Brisbane river going back to station 1, Southbank.


Krystina watching the water while sitting at the back of the ferry


and nervous Ethan won't go near the railings :-)



*3 more weeks to go for our family holidays