Monthly Archives: June 2008

Poppy in her new bike seat

bike seat

Adrienne found a wonderful second-hand kid’s bike seat for Poppy and had Steve help install it. Here we are taking a test run around the back yard! Poppy in her bike seat <– download and play

Poppy 'working' at her laptop

little red poppy mouse

As Poppy consistently improves her mouse skills we go shopping for a little mouse to fit her hand. She picks out a red laptop mouse (one of the smaller variety) and is enjoying her new toy!

Poppy playing soccer

soccer girl

Poppy playing soccer video <– download and play I took Poppy for a walk this morning around to Ben Cooper park where all the Richmond kids were playing their Saturday morning soccer.  I thought Poppy would enjoy watching the kids running around with the balls…. no, … Read More

Poppy in the mailbox

poppy package

Poppy just spent 10 minutes ‘playing’ inside the mailbox!  As I weeded nearby, she squeezed herself in there and sang songs and generally felt snug and secure!  This is a child who really likes small spaces and can often be found under the covers at … Read More

reader rabbit

As an update to my software post, I have found the Reader Rabbit series are the best I’ve found from the selection at the Toy Library and PreSchool.  The colouring section of the Toddler disc kept Poppy engaged for 20 minutes!  I will look for … Read More

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chipmunks

Poppy had a fantastic time this morning at the Nelson Chipmunks adventure playground with her friends.

Saying goodbye before the airport

uncle chris

We are very excited about Crazy Uncle Christopher coming to Nelson for a few days.  Poppy has been reviewing photos from his last visit a couple of years ago when she was 6 months old. 

updates

I feel really slack not keeping Poppy’s Blog updated over the past couple of months.  My work has exploded and I feel guilty working on her updates when so many customers have projects for me to complete.  I have heaps of photos to upload and … Read More

mouse

Poppy had a break-through this evening with her technical work on the computer. For a few weeks she has been struggling to use the mouse and tonight everything clicked into place and she GOT IT! I was unbelievably proud – as a professional mouse-pusher I perhaps had … Read More

Sunday lunch

napier on queen’s birthday weekend