Category Archives: Four Years Old

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tree decoration

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

This year the tree we chose had a double purpose.  We found one where we could chop the top off to become Poppy’s own personal Christmas tree in her bedroom.  She was very excited to decorate both trees which she did with little help from … Read More →

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back from overseas

13 Dec Filed under Four Years Old. No comments.

Yogi & GranJan had a lovely trip away to see family and came back with presents for Poppy.  She loves the singing dog that flaps it’s ears to WitchDoctor…. and the Christmas cookie sheet will be a fun activity this season – but her favourite … Read More →

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family service

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

At Church this morning Poppy sang a solo in front of the while congregation.  She was dressed as Mary for a Christmas flavour….. along with shepherds and angels.

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broadgreen house carols

12 Dec Filed under Christmas, Four Years Old, Singing. No comments.

NeeNe and Adrienne were both in the Special Choir at Marsden College so enjoy getting together for a carol sing-a-long at this time of year.  Poppy raced up to the front when they asked for a child to come and sing on the microphone – … Read More →

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hip hop break-up

11 Dec Filed under Dancing, Four Years Old. No comments.

Breaker Bay in Kaiteriteri was a perfect spot for Poppy’s Hip Hop break up party after a fabulous year of dancing.  The kids (and adults) enjoyed the beautiful sea and sand with fun, games & food for everyone.

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christchurch trip

13 Nov Filed under Four Years Old, Friends. No comments.

We had a fabulous time in Christchurch visiting Ayla and meeting Qing Qing.  We stayed in a motel where we met Amy and her lovely kids. We spent time walking the streets of Christchurch contemplating the earthquake damage which was sobering and concerning. The kids … Read More →

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cupcakes

11 Nov Filed under Four Years Old. No comments.

Poppy entered the Melrose House cupcake competition and put together a complicated design and won a $20 Subway card.  Initially we were working on a three-tiered wedding cupcake with white icing, but then decided to go with a Mad Hatter’s Birthday theme and chocolate icing.

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2010 portrait

5 Nov Filed under Four Years Old. No comments.

Every year we get our portrait taken at Poppy’s preschool fundraiser.  We keep them all in a portfolio and it’s fun to look back over the years at how we’ve changed and grown.

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melbourne cup 2010

2 Nov Filed under Four Years Old. No comments.

As we do every year, Yogi & GranJan, Poppy & Adrienne all choose horses based on the relevance of their name to our personalities or interests.  This year the line up is: Poppy: Americain (white, blue strip with white stars, red white and blue striped … Read More →

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maori zumba

1 Nov Filed under Dancing, Four Years Old. No comments.

We’ve been going to Maori Zumba (Kani Kani Puoro) at the Whakatu Marae in Nelson where Poppy often joins in.