Monthly Archives: June 2010

Between the Lions

between the lions

Poppy’s absolute favourite show on Playhouse Disney since it started at the beginning of the month.  Check it out!

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playdate with joe

After doing some writing in the morning, Poppy had an exciting afternoon playing games with Joe and then dancing at Hip Hop with her friends.

Upstairs at the Theatre Royal

theatre royal & tahuna roadworks

Kath Bee’s first concert in the newly renovated Theatre Royal was wonderful.  We loved the new venue and all the kids were enthusiastic and LOUD!  Afterwards we had a walk around the new roads and footpaths at the Tahunanui Natureland complex where we spent time skating in … Read More

Jackson, Sam, Jordan, Poppy & Eden.

playdate

Poppy had heaps of fun with friends today….

Excited....

ayla

Poppy has missed her friend Ayla terribly since her family left Nelson to live in Rangiora.  We had the chance to catch a ride with GranJan on her trip to ChCh – and stayed close to Ayla’s house to spend some time with them. The … Read More

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snow

On our way to Rangiora we stopped at the St James Walkway in the Lewis Pass for our first experience of snow this winter!  It was beautiful, powdery, fresh snow and we played in the sun under a perfect blue sky.

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rugby ball comp

Today at Bunnings Poppy joined in the rugby ball challenge with the other kids from their craft morning. She won a small Bunnings ball and had fun making her heart craft and wearing her unicorn facepaint.

Mushrooms

playground

Since the new playground was installed at the Oxford & Cambridge Street corner in Richmond, we have been visiting it at least once a week.  It’s a nice walk through the church and we often come across interesting nature items.  Today Poppy found a friendly … Read More

Adrienne & Poppy at the computer

why do I blog?

I’ve had some recent visitors to Poppy’s blog wondering why I put photos of her on the internet with all the weirdos around who will find out where we live and either burgle us or snatch her from her bed, or perhaps both! There are … Read More

Poppy at Learn To Skate class

skating

Poppy was really excited to see the Skating Show on the weekend and I was thrilled to hear there were special Learn To Skate classes being held on Saturday morning.  The last time Poppy went skating she was frustrated trying to keep up with other … Read More