Author Archives: Adrienne

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5th birthday celebrations

2 Feb Filed under Birthdays, Five Years Old. No comments.

Poppy’s day began with a rip-roaring sing-along (to herself!) and a bowl of cereal as a birthday treat. She chose it herself and was very pleased with her fancy breakfast. After dropping off our summer holiday toys, we chose a BMX bike without training wheels … Read More →

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11 Jan Filed under Birthdays, Four Years Old. No comments.

You’ve been invited to Poppy’s 5th birthday pizza and paddling party at Tahunanui Beach.  Please bring your whole family and don’t forget your togs! Let us know how many people you are bringing with you (please take responsibility for the supervision of your own child/ren on … Read More →

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happy new year!

1 Jan Filed under Four Years Old. No comments.

This year Poppy was determined to stay up until midnight – and she just made it!  We spent some time in the evening with my cousins at their church.  They had a variety show with awards and fun games to keep us entertained while waiting … Read More →

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boxing day 2010

26 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old. No comments.

After a relaxing morning playing with all the new toys, we decided to make the most of the amazing weather and head to Tahunanui Beach where Poppy rode the trains and walked the beach.  Then after an afternoon sleep, we took GranJan to the movies … Read More →

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christmas 2010

25 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old. No comments.

After a fun evening wrapping presents and getting things ready for Santa, Poppy went to bed dreaming of presents and candy canes.  In the morning she was thrilled with all the goodies from her Santa sack.  After church Yogi & GranJan came round to open … Read More →

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american christmas

24 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old. No comments.
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early learning centre santa

23 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old. No comments.

Poppy’s last day of preschool was a Christmas celebration with Santa handing out presents and a picnic for lunch.  Poppy drew some Christmas pictures on the window with her new Window Pens from Santa.

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ma & pa

22 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old. No comments.

We had a little early Christmas lunch with Ma & Pa whilst they were over from Picton and Poppy sang them her Good Ship Lollipop song.  Then she and Yogi played with the ride-on ‘toys’ in the garden.

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richmond school pool

22 Dec Filed under Four Years Old, Swimming. No comments.

Jo next door very kindly took us to the Richmond School Pool this afternoon where Poppy played and swam for hours.  She had a break at one stage and sunbathed on the picnic table…  

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playdate with ayla

20 Dec Filed under Four Years Old, Friends. No comments.

After having fun at the Hips & Lips Christmas Party, Poppy got to spend the next afternoon with Ayla at our house and then later at the farm before bringing her home to her mum.  The girls loved playing together as they are good friends … Read More →