Just before Poppy turns two years old, Adrienne buys tickets to Christchurch as a special treat. Aeroplanes are one of Poppy’s favourite things and she is very excited to be getting on one. In fact, after our flight down we disembark and walk past other … Read More →
Category Archives: One Year Old
new year barbeques
We were invited to two BBQ’s on the same night! First we went into Nelson to Neene & Richard’s for their New Year’s BBQ… Then we drove to Tahunanui campground for the annual Clarkson’s BBQ! Anne gave Poppy a beautiful painted rock with her name … Read More →
ayla playdate
While Music has stopped for the holidays, Poppy and Ayla have been getting together at each other’s house to play. Here they are making jelly, playing outside, sharing hats & grapes, playing with Ayla’s little sister, Jana and eating their jelly before running around outside … Read More →
happy new year!
Poppy and Adrienne had New Year’s Eve dinner at the farm and then headed home to bed… To all those who have been reading Poppy’s blog over the past two years – we hope your 2008 is GREAT, mate! Adrienne spent the night watching the … Read More →
poppy’s camera – christmas day
Poppy received a kid’s digital camera from her Daddy for Christmas – and she has been really enjoying clicking photos. I have added a red poppy in the bottom left corner of her photos so you can tell her photos from mine. It’s incredibly interesting … Read More →
gingerbread & christmas lights
After a late afternoon sleep today Poppy was ready to wait up until dark to go out and see the Christmas lights. To pass the time we made gingerbread christmas trees and stars and iced them. First, we had to shop for all the ingredients … Read More →
music class
I was so proud of Poppy at music today – she participated enthusiastically the whole session and sang lots of the words and did all the actions. Her ability to focus on the activities has definitely increased and she is able to maintain that attention … Read More →
hips & lips christmas party
Poppy’s friends brought their parents and grandparents to our annual party on Rabbit Island this year…. it was a hot summer day and the bouncy castle was a big hit… in fact, Poppy still wanted to jump even as it was deflating for packing up! … Read More →
christmas ornament
In keeping with tradition, Poppy received a lovely christmas decoration to add to our tree from Gran Jan. She chose it over in Sydney and it’s a real beauty. Poppy tried it out on the tree at the farm before adding it to her last … Read More →
last day at tiny tots
Poppy’s last day being 1 year old… her Tiny Tots teachers and friends give her a little party to say Happy Birthday and goodbye! Mummy baked cheesy biscuits and poppyseed cupcakes for everyone. With her favourite teacher, Emma. Saying goodbye to her best mate Nathan.