Welcome year 2008

Although tomorrow is the official 2008, this entry is to greet you all a happy, safe and good health throughout the whole year.

Anyway, here are the late christmas photos of the kids.

On christmas eve

and the rest of the photos...

Merry Christmas to all

...we wish you all the the best for the year 2008!

1 week to go

Photo from Sunnybank hills shopping centre

Dreamworld 2007

Another day of fun times spent on Saturday at Dreamworld, located in Coomera, Gold Coast. It is only about 40 minutes drive away from our house.

We bought an annual pass last October for half the price. We paid $247.50 for the whole family (except Ethan, under 3 is free) The promotion is only valid for Queensland residents.

Pictures before heading to Thunder River Rapid Rides




Picture taking with Dorothy the dinosaur and Henry the octopus of The Wiggles


At the Koala country and while in the train ride


In the Wiggles playland Dad was chosen to play at Nickelodeon Slime Time


Having an ice block to finish the day - Ethan's face was crumpled as he bite.


K and Mum in the vintage car

Ethan's funny faces while eating an ice block.

*click on the title above for more information about Dreamworld*

Christmas lights

Looking for houses with beautiful lights decorations is a good excuse for going out at night and fun for the whole family. Some houses around the block have pretty collection of christmas decorations. But tonight, we went to the winner of best christmas lights, southside area.

The winner's house was not too far from where we live, just 2 minutes drive away. We arrived in the place around 7.30 and several cars were already parked in both sides of the street.

The double garage was converted as display room with massive collections of christmas toys and lights. The whole first level of the house was fully decorated and glowing. The backyard although restricted area was also decorated with reindeers and big Santa that looks like flying.


And the kids gets free lollies and stickers!

2nd part of slide (Christmas at the Park)

Children's Christmas Party at the Park

The company of K and E's Dad organised an early children's christmas party at the park. We all had a BBQ for lunch and games for kids. Later, Santa arrived with big presents for everyone.

Breakfast with Santa

Today at 8.30am K and E had breakfast at Toscani's with Santa. They received a bag of goodies and played some games such as 'santa says, best dress up, colouring and puzzles'.

Later, another picnic christmas lunch for K and E at West End's park.. This will be sponsored by their Dad's company as a treat for employee's children.

Evening Christmas Carols and Picnic at Kuraby Childcare Centre

At 6.30pm on Wednesday, 5th December, Krystina and Ethan joined their friends at school with their teachers for an evening christmas carols and to see Santa. The centre was full of kids and parents who brought their picnic blankets and picnic foods. Although the weather was not too good, it did not stop the fun and excitement for the kids. All the kids received a present from Santa and the chance to have a picture with Santa.

The event was successful. Some parents enjoyed meeting other parents and the chance to exchange christmas cards, we even receive an invitation for a BBQ party!


Krystina while receiving her gift from Santa
Ethan with Ms B (Krystina's pre-prep teacher)


Krystina's photo with her teachers, Ms L and Ms B
Ethan's photo with Santa while receiving his present


Ms B with the group of joyful carollers...


Singing more christmas songs with actions...


The same group singing different christmas song...

Congratulations to the organisers and to Kuraby Early Learning Centre team.

Children's christmas party at mum's work

Krystina won twice from 'pass the beach ball' game and from 'statue dancing'.

Queensland Museum

It's our first time to visit the Queensland Museum, located in Southbank. The Museum Zoo was filled with students from different school as part of their field trip. The center of the lobby has a huge dinosaur skeleton, a reception area and gift shop. (click the title for more information)



Photo taken near entrance of the museum


Ethan playing the puppet dinosaur


View from second level, vintage cars


Krystina and Ethan as grasshopper and a fly


drawing table...


Krystina reading the names of the animals


Another dinosaur in the parade of animals, 2nd level


The cat family at the parade of animals


The mighty polar bear.

Entry to the exhibition if FREE.