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Author: Charlotte

New Year fun with Mummy and Daddy

January 1, 2005July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Daddy had time off between Christmas and New Year so we all enjoyed lots of fresh air and sunshine

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It’s My Second Christmas!!

December 25, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Special Days

I woke up to find a stocking outside my room and lots and lots of presents under the tree..

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Is that jingle bells I can hear?

December 2, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’ve been decorating the Christmas tree and dancing with a snow man!

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My First Wine Festival

November 22, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte, Holidays

I enjoyed a weekend away in the countryside and went to my first “Toast Martinborough” wine festival.

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I’m living up to my star sign ‘Cancer’ and am a true water baby.

November 14, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’m never far from water and it’s where I love to be, be it at the beach, the bath or watering the flowers!

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Celebrating the Festival of Lights

October 25, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

This weekend was a Bank Holiday Weekend and Mummy and Daddy took me to celebrate the Indian Festival called Diwali – The Festival of Lights.

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15 months and a Spring Chicken!

October 15, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Spring has arrived and I’m burning the candle at both ends, making the most of the sunshine 🙂

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Noise should be my middle name!

September 18, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Be prepared for noise if you visit my house! I’m a drumming, singing, party animal!

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Busy as a bee, zzzzz

August 18, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’ve been busy as a bee with my lovely friends

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I’m picking up the pace!

July 26, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

From baby to toddler – Mummy and Daddy are having to catch up pretty fast!

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First steps!

July 11, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I took my first steps and Mummy and Daddy were both there to share the special moment.

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My 1st Birthday

June 28, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

Balloons, paper and cake!

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Splish, splash, splosh

June 20, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I’m a little tadpole! I’ve started swimming lessons again and love it 🙂

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Ladies who lunch…

June 6, 2004July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

I love to lunch with my Mummy and Daddy and take high-chairs for walkies!

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