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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …


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 …