Noosa Heads

Last Sunday, we went up north of Queensland to Noosa along with another 2 families.



Stopping by along the road to feed the youngest member of the group.
And for others to walk their tired legs.


Krystina sat in another car to be with a lady friend.
The driver complained that the girls talked non stop!


Ethan showing his contagious 'smile'. -)


He must have seen something interesting - Dad look!


The car have to cross to the island using a ferry.
Here, we are driving along the shore...


Having fun in the waves.


Girls building up a sand castle.


Here comes Ethan to get her feet wet.


Beach is not complete without an ice cream vendor.


Two rainbow ice cream please and ice block for Ethan.


lick, lick, lick.. yum


I am the only one not having ice cream:-(

Skating

The weather here in Australia is very mad. Up north in Queensland is flooded and a bush fire hell is raging in Victoria. The bush fire is still ongoing and at the last count, 173 are confirmed dead and thousands were injured.

On Sunday, Brisbane was very hot and humid. We have to take the children out
and went to Suncorp Piazza for a practice of inline skating. Not long, a group of teenagers with
skateboards joined them and then came the security guards telling everyone to vacate the area and play somewhere else:-(

Afterwards, they decided to dip their legs in the water, promising they won't wet their clothes because we are not prepared to swim nor did not bring any spare clothes. But who would believe a kid's promise??? Not even 10 seconds and they're already waddling in the water.
After more than half an hour, it was time to go, even if they're not ready and came home naked but wrapped in a blanket. Note to self, always bring an extra clothes.

Mates get together

Yesterday afternoon was another day to see some friends and it's always fun and entertaining.
This photos were taken in Coomera, Gold Coast.


Sitting from left to right - Irishia, Connor, Trisha
Ethan and Krystina.


In front of Dad's car - Connor and Krystina


Ethan pretending to be flying.


Having a cake with blue icing with Franco.

Clowning around

C the Clown

The clown provided interesting performances to all the children and tried to make sure that all has participated. Here Ethan was chosen as one of the puppeter.








Lots of singing and dancing for every body. Next week, on Tuesday - it's back to school!

IPod shuffle

Ethan got his green IPod shuffle last year as a christmas present.

IPod shuffle was very popular last year, almost everyone at work have them. I, on the other hand have a different brand of MP3 player. It's same size of IPod shuffle but it was cheaper, holds about 1000 songs and pictures and downloading music from computer is free.

About 3 years ago, I saw a little girl - about 4 years old in a restaurant being entertained by watching a movie in an IPod Nano. And I thought, that is really cool gadget. I wished I had one for my children, so when I want them to sit still and don't get bored waiting for our order in a restaurant or when we are in car for a long journey.

Now, this gadgets are affordable and so many colours to choose from to suit ones character.

But I still don't have one:-)

Weekly adventures Part 2 - Tamborine Mt

Tamborine Mt - One of Queensland`s Premiere Rainforest Tourist and Accommodation Destinations, one hours drive south of Brisbane.

Along Long Rd, Eagle Heights Rd


Witches Chase Cheese Co


animals made our of corrugated iron by the entrance


Sitting by the entrance of Mayfield chocolate factory


Entering another gift and lolly shops


Ethan and Krystina browsing sweets.


Dad having assorted fudge kebab


German Cucko Clock Nest - here you'll find all types of clocks
and biggest and most expensive grandfather's clock


some pictures in a brewery


in the afternoon, we drove to Thunderbird Park


at the entrance this will welcome you..


Hundreds of noisy parrots


children watching the parrots


This action/adventure park is great for familys
They offer a package of accommodation and fun filled adventure
for everyone. It has accommodation facilities that will suit
your budget, from tent, caravan and lodges..

Amenities such as restaurants, swimming pool, volleyball
area, and many more.

For more information go to: http://www.thunderbirdpark.com/

Weekly adventures Part 1

For the first part of our weekly adventures, we headed New South Wales. Without itinerary, just looking at the GPS point of interest along the way, our first stop was, Barney Point at Tweed Heads. We just drove around the area and found a river with some people swimming and boating.

An old timber bridge (closed permanently for repair) was our first point of stop. We found some baby mud crabs under the bridge. Ethan as usual, scared himself looking at mud crabs and telling us to get off the bridge.



Kystina and Dad on top of bridge and Ethan alone at the foot of the bridge.


Baby mud crabs... very tiny ones


Watching the baby mud crabs.


For the second half of our journey - somewhere in Ballina - found this secluded beach. Only about 3 families were swimming and sun bathing.














We didn't plan to swim and the kids didn't bring swimming togs, luckily Krystina's togs we're still in the car but they didn't have spare clothes. Ethan sat in the car using the blanket to cover his bottoms and used the car windows to hang their clothes to dry.