Monthly Archives: January 2010
atkinson farewell
A sad farewell to Dan, Whitnie, Ayla, Jana, Chuck and their new baby on the way….. We’ll miss you and hope to visit soon down in Rangiora!
poppy’s birthday invitation
If you’re in Nelson on our Anniversary Day Monday – come along to Poppy’s birthday party from 3-5pm at Rabbit Island.
ayla at church
Poppy invited Ayla to come to church this morning and they had a fun time at Kidz Biz & on the playground later.
poppy’s birthday invitation
You are welcome to join us on the beach for Poppy’s 4th Birthday Party. Poppy enjoyed writing out her invitations and posting them.
jane arrives
We were excited to meet Jane at the airport this morning as she arrived for a week of fun in the sun from Napier. We all went to lunch with Steve (her brother) after shopping at the Nelson Market.
flippers swim classes
This week Poppy has her swim classes – one every morning – as intensive instruction with SwimMagic at the Richmond Aquatic Centre. I’ll add some video of her progress later in the week. She was very excited about her lesson and completed all the tasks.
teddy bear’s picnic isle park
Poppy had a fun time at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Stoke with her friends. She won her sack race with much excitement – but then the girls lost the tug of war!



golden bay for the day
We are off on another adventure and it’s a beautiful day in paradise. First we meet up with the boys at Tata Beach for some jetskiiing then we check out Pohara campground with the view of staying there next summer. Off to Anatoki Salmon where … Read More →