It’s the end of the marching season and Poppy’s Maitahi Guards team has had a fantastic time with their amazing coach, Lisa. If you have a daughter, consider marching as a team sport – it’s been a very worthy activity for Poppy’s social, musical, physical … Read More →
Author Archives: Adrienne
collingwood st trolley derby
We were really excited to see the Kiwi Flyer trolley today during the races…. and we got to be crowd extras during the filming! http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/4783688/Council-approves-backing-for-film It’s not often Nelson is the filming venue for a movie so we took advantage of the opportunity to see … Read More →
pinnochio
The NZ Ballet Tutus on Tour came to Nelson again this year with their new production Pinnochio! Poppy loved it – and we had fun with the other ballet kids who came along.
a wallaby & an all black
After entering a drawing competition at the Richmond Town & Country Vet, Poppy was pronounced one of the winners! Her drawing of Rosie the wallaby won her the chance to meet the special little marsupial in person. Poppy really enjoyed the experience and you might … Read More →
purple cake day
Poppy and I dressed in all purple to participate in Purple Cake Day today after baking some purple cupcakes first thing in the morning. We enjoyed the assembly at Hampton Street school where Emily spoke and Kath Bee sung her Purple Cake Day song. Poppy jumped … Read More →
opera in the park
Apart from a little rain in the beginning, we all had a fabulous time at this year’s Opera in the Park. Poppy drew a couple of pictures of the proceedings and ended up asleep on my lap by the end…. unfortunately missing the fireworks! Our … Read More →
saturday with lexus
Poppy’s new friend from Hip Hop has just moved to Nelson – her name is Lexus and they had a fun Saturday playdate at the skating rink and the pool. Afterwards, Poppy watched her butterfly hatch and fly away in the garden before eating an … Read More →
homeschool camp
One of our favourite homeschool activities is our annual “Not Back To School” camp! This year we headed out to Bethany Camp in Kaiteriteri in glorious weather with lots of fun games and friends. Poppy and Adrienne sung a song at the concert – what … Read More →
leaving nelson
It’s a very sad night for me as we share a last dinner and Wii games evening with my best friend, Janine. She is leaving for Wellington tomorrow morning; a brand new amazing job and lots of wonderful adventures await her there. Luckily, I have … Read More →
rock & roll show
Poppy loved Tom Sharplin and his band in concert and sang along to the old favourites. She particularly enjoyed watching Karen Davy and all her wonderful glittery rock & roll outfits. She used to be a Dolly Parton impersonator – and brought Poppy up on … Read More →