Company Xmas party for kids

The yearly company christmas party for childrens was held this afternoon. It started with BBQ lunch followed by entertainment provided by Mr Happy the clown and magician.

Mr Happy the clown performing infront of the children and their parents with a beautiful background of the Brisbane river.


Children having fun




Then the pinata christmas tree.

Queuing for their turn to hit the pinata


Krystina's hitting the pinata


Hurray, got a lot of lollies.



And of course the christmas gifts for the children.

A Bratz watch for Krystina and front loader truck for Ethan



Each child was called to receive their presents


Ethan receiving his present


Small talk before distributing the presents


Opening the present


Ethan got a truck

20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Celebrations

World Expo 88 was a monumental event in the history of Brisbane. Now, 20 years on, it’s time to celebrate the event that captured the minds and hearts of locals and visitors alike. Fireworks, movie marathons, roving entertainment and live music – it’s all happening at Expo’s 20th anniversary celebrations at South Bank.

entertainment parading along South Bank arbour

Joined with other friends, we all meet up at Street Beach for picnic and for kids to swim. Then later on at night after farewell with others, we stayed to watch the grand fireworks at 7pm. After the fireworks, Ethan asked for pizza for dinner and fish and chips for Krystina. So we had to stop at food stalls and bought the foods for kids and by the time we get into the car it was past 8pm and I was shocked of how much we have to pay for car park fee... $36!! That's only for around 5 hours of parking, next time we'll just take the train, save money and helping the environment:-)



Food, glorious food...


testing the water...


wet and splashing...


cuddles to keep Ethan warm, from beautiful Irisha..

Special thanks to J family for providing all the picnic foods, love it.

*video clippings of the fireworks to be uploaded soon*

One simple Sunday

Sharing an ice cream sundae...

Yesterday around 11 p.m. we catch the train from Fruitgrove station and got off at South Brisbane station. We brought our water bottles, a picnic rug and a bag of chips. Mum applied sun block protection before walking to the train station with hats on our heads.

We walked to Southbank parklands and met Dad for lunch. We had fish and chips and calamari and vinegar dip. We had 3 scoops of ice cream sundae to share too. After lunch we watched street busker doing some gymnastic acts.

Then the sky started to look dark, it was time to go home before it rains.

2nd part of slide (Christmas at the Park)

Teddy Bear Picnic

Krystina and Ethan joined Monty the Bear for picnic in the park to play and for some dancing and singing.

The First Retail group organised a charity event that supports the very sick childrens in the hospital.

Strong hands Ethan

Krystina off balanced in the swing

Paradise Point, Gold Coast

The weekend has been so busy for us but really fun! After Krystina's ice skating lesson on saturday morning, we attended our friends' house warming party in the afternoon, Krystina enjoyed playing with friends Chloe and Celeste.

Early Sunday morning, we head to Paradise Point for Aunty Lisa's birthday.