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

School holidays = DreamWorld

Girls day out to Dreamworld.
Krystina got really soaked in the Log Ride and didn't have extra clothes so now wearing a sarong.

Brightstar

One of Krystina's after school program is participating in Brightstar's all access area. This is to help her grow her self confidence, develop her 'hidden' talents, ie. acting, modelling, dancing and singing. So far, she's really enjoying it and having fun with the other children.


Below are the her professional profile photos.






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Yesterday, they had a performance and the theme is Under the Sea. So here she is in her mermaid outfit with other participants.



A and Krystina



Having a rest while waiting for their next song



Turning her back, doesn't want pictures taken



After the show... bow

Swimming lesson

Pictures before the swimming lesson -- 2nd day.


sitting on the edge of the pool and dive backwards



belly's on the ground and jump



Open your eyes!!

Father's Day

Dad and Krystina sharing an apple crumble with custard
and ice cream




Ethan eating the waffles of banana split sundae








Krystina prepared a special breakfast and brought it to Dad for breakfast in bed and handed in their presents. They also treated Dad for lunch in Cafe 21 at Conrad Treasury. After lunch, we watched African entertainment at Queen's St. Then before going home, back to Beacon lighting for the last time to finish ordering of lights and give the full payment.

Riverfestival 2008

Riverfestival is a celebration of the lifestyle of Brisbane and the people who choose to live here.

Riverfire festival involves three bridges, six barges and up to 9 city rooftops. It’s the third biggest fireworks extravaganza and embraces some of the more complex pyrotechnics ever seen in Australia.

When: Saturday 30 August 7pm – 7.30pm
Roulettes* aerial show from 5pm

A stunning choreographed fireworks display, set to the pumping QBE Riverfire 2008 soundtrack from Triple M 104.5FM and all captured live on Channel Seven’s special broadcast from 6.30pm. And then, the ultimate crowd pleaser as the RAAF F1-11* strike jets sweep low over the city before performing their ‘dump and burn’.

fireworks video to be uploaded soon


source: http://www.riverfestival.com.au/

The birthday celebration

Ethan's 3rd birthday celebration was held last saturday afternoon in Svoboda Park. The weather was perfect and we found 2 vacant tables for our ourselves. There are at least 3 groups having a party on that day, and we're lucky to get the best spot. The children enjoyed playing in the playground. The park is away from streets and has a big football area, tennis court, barbeque and toilets.













Piñata game











Pass the parcel and balloon making




Ethan only wants Bob the builder!!

Bob the Builder chocolate based cake made and designed by his Dad

Guests left after 5pm and some stayed in the house until 11 pm!

Ekka 2008

This year's Ekka is more crowded than last years'. Click here to learn more about Ekka.


Agricultural market pavilion showcasing crops. Going to food village at about 6 pm to try some international food.


Ethan in his stroller being too lazy to walk with his Bob the builder scarf he bought from showbag pavilion. In the second photo, you can see the people up in the chair lift going to the other end of the show ground for rides and games.



Krystina posing infront of translink bus while waiting for dad.


Another photo of Ethan in the agricultural market pavilion



Krystina and Dad queing to get free slushy and of course 'camera shy' Krystina doing a pose.



Guess who is that boy/man in the stroller???


Back home, taking out ekka souvenirs. Krystina bought a Barbie Island Princess show bag and Ethan got himself a Bob the builder pack.



Left the camera in the car and didn't want to bother going back to the car park because it's about 15 minutes walk with my sore foot. Just used the phone camera and was too busy to take some photos.