Monthly Archives: December 2006

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grandpa bill’s big box

What an exciting mail drop today – a big package from Grandpa Bill in Indiana to go under the Christmas tree. Poppy spent some time ripping off all the stickers and climbing up and over it in anticipation!

signing update

Poppy has learned a few new signs….. I’ll keep them updated here so we can remember her progress. Milk, Dog, Phone, All Finished, Hat, Bath, Eat, Bye Bye The only real word that she uses in context so far is “Mum Mum Mum”. She loves … Read More

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red clothes

It can be a very colour-coordinated site on the washing line at 16 Cautley Street some days…..

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tiny tots christmas party

Poppy invited GranJan & Yogi to her end of year Christmas Party at her Tiny Tots Day Care. Anthony, the owner, cooked a wonderful BBQ and everyone had a lovely time in the sun.

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christmas tree

For Poppy’s first Christmas we went to the Christmas Tree Farm to choose a little live tree for our living room. Poppy enjoyed playing with the decorations and was very impressed with the lights. When the tree was finished, she learned pretty quickly not to … Read More

another two teeth!

Poppy is cutting two more teeth – one on each side of her bottom two front teeth.

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teddies and toys

Tasman District Council sponsored a teddies and toys afternoon in the park. Poppy had a great time watching all the kids and playing at some of the activities. She loved the parachute game and was lucky enough to win a prize in the treasure hunt … Read More

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birthday parties

Poppy was invited to two birthday parties in one day! Ayla had her first birthday surrounded by lots of friends and family and a bouncy castle! Harvey’s Mum, Melonie, turned 40 this week and had a summer BBQ with live music to celebrate.

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trip to christchurch

GranJan and Yogi invited Adrienne and Poppy to come to Christchurch with them for two nights. We left really early one morning so Poppy was still asleep for most of the journey….. when she woke up for breakfast, she realised Anya the dog was also … Read More

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daddy’s birthday

Poppy invited Daddy over to have a birthday tea tonight – GranJan and Yogi were also invited. Poppy had her first real meal with us – we just cut up the same food we served for dinner and she managed really well. Although she really … Read More