Poppy had a break-through this evening with her technical work on the computer. For a few weeks she has been struggling to use the mouse and tonight everything clicked into place and she GOT IT! I was unbelievably proud – as a professional mouse-pusher I perhaps had unrealistic expectations. The smile on her face when she saw …
Category Archives: Two Years Old
napier on queen’s birthday weekend
mother’s day
We had a Mother’s Day breakfast at the farm this year – exchanging gifts to our Mums. Adrienne gave GranJan a set of printed cards & envelopes showing the cottage on the farm; and Poppy gave Mummy a card and chocolate cupcake she made at Preschool with her friends & teachers. Unfortunately, Poppy had to …
half-marathon
It’s that time of year again – when Adrienne walks the Nelson half-marathon. This year Janine and DonnaLea did the quarter marathon with Kate (Janine’s neice) while Janine’s sister Mary and friend Shelley came over from Wellington to attempt the half with Adrienne. We all had dinner out a couple of nights beforehand to celebrate our …
queen street mile
Poppy had her first walking race today! Although she relied on Mummy-power, her official number was recorded on the Waimea Harriers website. The Richmond Queen Street Mile was an institution 10 years ago and they brought it back this year. Afterwards we joined in the BBQ at the El Taverna and Adrienne won a spot …
fireworks
Tonight Poppy had a late night adventure to the Wakefield Domain Fireworks! At 8pm when it was really dark, we got into jammies and drove to Wakefield to watch the big fireworks display. They usually held this event on Guy Fawkes night but too many people let off their own fireworks for it to be …
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