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Author: Dan

Happy Daddy’s Day

September 7, 2008September 5, 2010 Dan 3 Comments Charlotte, Dan

Today I am a very proud Daddy. My two lil’ girls have been brilliant to me all day long – particularly Charli. She’s been drawing me cards and pictures all day long, telling me she loves me every 15 minutes, giving gratuitous hugs, and even getting into Star Wars big time. She’s been a dream […]

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Christmas Eve at Chez Lee

December 24, 2007November 27, 2009 Dan 1 Comment Charlotte, Life in action - Videos, Sophie, Special Days

Charli and Sophie revving up for the big day…

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The Starfish Show

September 15, 2007January 3, 2008 Dan 1 Comment Charlotte, Life in action - Videos, Sophie

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So where exactly is “home”?

August 12, 2007August 12, 2007 Dan Leave a comment Dan

Hi. It’s Dan here. I’m now back in Wellington, NZ, whilst Sarah, Sophie and Charli are still sunning it up in the England for another couple of weeks. I’ve had a brilliant trip back “home”, as you’ve probably seen through the last few posts on Chez Lee. England is a beautiful place, steeped in centuries […]

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I’m Four, I’m Four, I’m Four, I’m Four

June 28, 2007November 28, 2009 Dan 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Special Days

Charlotte turned four years old today. Awaking to a smorgasboard of presents she was remarkably calm. Until the first present was opened that is. After which she simply wanted to get her hands on everything all the kind people had got her for her birthday. Sophie was dead keen to get a piece of the […]

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All Aboard!

May 11, 2007September 11, 2008 Dan Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

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The Wellington Junior Grand Prix

April 1, 2007January 3, 2008 Dan Leave a comment Charlotte, Life in action - Videos, Sophie

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More Noodles Please!

April 1, 2007 Dan Leave a comment Sophie

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Playground Fun

March 12, 2007 Dan Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

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Sunshine and Smiles at 13 Months

February 4, 2007 Dan Leave a comment Sophie

Sophie ‘says’: I am all smiles (and teeth – 2 molar’s through and more not far behind!). It’s been a month of sunshine and I have been testing my new walking skills at the beach. I am also delighting in walking backwards and turning around on the spot till I get dizzy (which doesn’t take […]

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Single-Handed

January 31, 2007January 31, 2007 Dan Leave a comment Sarah

Due to Dan’s increasing work commitments, as a tender deadline approaches (12 Feb. – his Birthday!), the past couple of weeks have given me a taster of what life would be like as a single-parent. Fortunately, the girls have been good for me, but I’m feeling pretty worn out with all the post bedtime chores! […]

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New Toy

October 10, 2006 Dan Leave a comment Dan, Technology

Naughty 🙂

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Blowing off some steam in Taupo

September 27, 2006November 27, 2009 Dan Leave a comment Dan, Holidays

I recently had to travel to Taupo for a work charity golf classic (yes, I know it’s a hard life). So I thought it would be a good idea to take a last break before the Christmas silly season and pile up of work swing into full gear.

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Dancing with the Stars

September 16, 2006December 7, 2009 Dan Leave a comment Charlotte, Life in action - Videos

Charli dancing to one of her favourite songs – Hey Baby, Hey Baby, Let’s Rock and Roll!

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