We joined Aunty NeeNe just outside her house in Weka Street for the Nelson Santa Parade. Poppy enjoyed the balloons and treats thrown by the clowns and especially loved the Santa float. I yelled out Poppy’s name to Santa so he said “Happy Christmas Poppy!” over his microphone. After the parade we walked down to …
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tomatoes
GranJan helped Poppy plant two cocktail tomato plants in the garden to watch them grow and to eat tomatoes all summer! Poppy has been watering them every morning (unless it rains at night!).
santa parade 07
Mummy & Poppy walked down to Queen Street to watch the annual Santa Parade. Appleby Playcentre had a float in it this year…. perhaps Poppy can be IN the parade next year! Yogi came down to meet us and helped keep Poppy out of the burning hot sun… Santa was fun… however, Poppy’s favourite float …
playdough
Robyn and Poppy roll playdough at Tiny Tots…
skype girl
With her Daddy and Adrienne’s three brothers overseas, Poppy has become a practiced Skype webcam/microphone user! She especially likes watching herself in the camera. Here she is chatting with Daddy who is now living & working in Lafayette, Louisiana.
first playcentre
Our first real session at Appleby Playcentre this morning was energetic! Yogi stopped in to see Poppy playing and taught her to drill and hammer in the woodworking area. Poppy’s favourite activities were all the messy ones – and then she loved washing her hands in the kiddy-sized bathroom. I’m sure we’ll have many fun …