The crocodile hunter

Step by step procedure on how to catch a crocodile.

the youngest croc hunter

Grab the crocodile then squeeze the neck while sitting on its back.

Make sure you're grabbing the back tightly, use your body weight to pin down the animal

Throw it up in the air and do a body slam ...

Squeeze, roll, and twist the tail ...

At the end of the game, relax and play with your other favourite toy:-)

Mother's Day

I woke up with cuddles and kisses as the children came to bed. They said "I love you Mum" and they remember to give me something - got up and gave me their presents. Ethan gave me a perfume 'Rubylips' and from Krystina which she bought from school - lollies in the bag, scented soap, necklace and bracelet, flower and she also made a card and a decorated rock that says 'my mum rocks' and her photo in a frame.

I also had the traditional breakfast in bed. I was given a fresh fruit juice (apple, pineapple and orange) followed by toasted english muffin with cheese. Their Dad prepared everything and the kids brought the breakfast in bed.. Mother's day is indeed one of my favourite day of the year:-)

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*

Buddha Birth Day Festival at South Bank

The longest lion dance at Suncorp Stadium



Kids watching the dragon dance

Watching the street performers

And don't forget to watch this video. The performers were a contestants at 'Australia's Got Talent'.. they're fantastic!

Sunday swim

Yesterday was another beautiful day and a good time for a swim. This time we headed north, to Redcliffe. The Redcliffe settlement cove lagoon features a swimming lagoon, wading pools, bbq areas, bikeways picnic shelters, playgrounds, amenities and beach showers and about 56.5 kilometers away from our place.

More photos below:

Cross Country Festival

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Caught in the act!

I can hear someone asking for help... it was Ethan!! why? he can't get down from climbing up the top of pantry where the box of snack foods are sitting. He was told not to eat anymore biscuits and he have to wait for dinner to be served, but the little hungry monster can't wait and decided to get it on his own. He's getting clever!

He used the red little table as a ladder...

It is now locked using mum's apron:-)

The Baker

Prepared biscuits ready to put in the oven.



Cooling the biscuits in the wire rack... no photos of finished product:-(

Raspberry melting moments recipe:

125g unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup pure icing sugar, sifted
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour
2 tbsps custard powder
pure icing sugar, to serve

Raspberry filling;
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
60g unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c pure icing sugar
6 small frozen raspberries, thawed

->> Preheat oven to 160C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift flour and custard powder over butter mixture.
Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and a soft dough forms.
->>Using 1 heaped teaspoon of cough per ball, make 30 balls. Place on prepared trays, leaving room for spreading. Using a fork dipped in flour, lightly flatten each biscuit until 1cm thick. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden. Cool on tray for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

->>Combine all filling ingredients and whisk until well combined.

->> spread the flat side of 1 biscuit with 1 tsp filling. Sandwich with 1 biscuit. Repeat with remaining biscuits and filling. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

Runaway Beach

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Runaway beach, 13 April, Sunday

Lazy days for school holiday

April photos - dreamworld

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While Krystina is having a week school break, we managed to visit Dreamworld again (thanks to annual pass). After dropping Ethan off the childcare centre, we drove straight to Dreamworld. Krystina had a wonderful time enjoying nickelodeon central, wiggles world and watched slime time. She rode all the rides that's acceptable for her height and age. But she enjoyed the bump ride the most. Because we are an annual pass holder, we are allowed to enter the theme park a bit earlier thus enjoying the first one to get into the rides.

Although, it was sunny in the morning it was also bit cool and rain poured around noon, halting some rides and we have to seek shelter for about 1.5 hours in a restaurant. She entertained herself by designing her own ice cream sundae by topping different flavours and sprinkles.

And here are Ethan and Krystina watching TV - always!



watching a movie in their playroom

Krystina's sister...

yes! Krystina has a sister, here she is...

Ha ha ha - Happy April Fool's Day!