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Author: Charlotte

Greytown with Grandma

January 15, 2006July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Look at me with my family in Greytown. It’s Grandma’s last week in New Zealand.

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I’m a big sister now!

January 4, 2006July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

My life has changed forever!

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On the beach in Byron Bay

August 16, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Two weeks of fun time with Mummy and Daddy, hip, hip, hooray!

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Choo Choo I am 2!

June 28, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I am 2! What fun to open so many lovely presents!

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My 2nd Birthday Party!

June 26, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I had such a fun time partying with my friends.

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Down at the Station

May 22, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Charlotte’s becoming a transport buff. See her down at the station and on her trike..

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Rainbows and farm animals

May 8, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Autumn is here and we’ve been trying to catch rainbows and visiting animals.

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My First FunFair

April 18, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I went to my first funfair and Daddy won me a Rhino hat and took me on an elephant and on Brum

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Wildlife Spotting in Otago

March 31, 2005July 27, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Holidays

I went to the Otago Peninsula for my Easter holiday with Mummy and Daddy. I saw Penguins, Seals, and lots of “Albys”.

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Soaking up the last of the summer sun

March 16, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Paddling at the beach, climbing at the playground and, ‘Look at me, I can jump, jump, jump!’

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Daddy’s Birthday Part II

February 13, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Holidays

I helped Daddy blow out his candles and played with Aunty Lulu!

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Daddy’s Birthday Part I

February 12, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Holidays

We flew on an areoplane (Bazooooom) to Sydney for Daddy’s Birthday.

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A night owl for a week

January 23, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Back home in Wellington, but still on Singapore time, I enjoyed a few nights out past my bedtime!

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Hot, tropical days in Singapore

January 17, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Holidays

Daddy took his girls with him on a work trip to Singapore and we all had lots of fun in the sun!

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