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Author: Sophie

Fun in Windy Wellington

January 9, 2007May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

Sophie: Since I started walking there has hardly been a moment when the wind hasn’t been trying to blow me off my feet (and when it nearly does Mummy is always quick to sweep me off my feet just in time)!

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Firsts for Sophie

January 4, 2007May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

First steps, First time on Wheels…

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Lessons with Charlotte

December 9, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie


Big sister Charlotte has been busy showing me the art of sand pouring and taking the lid on and off the play dough.

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Look! No hands! Approaching 11 months

November 21, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

Look! No hands! This weekend I will be 11 months old and standing up with no hands is a major achievement for me.

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Standing on 10 Months

November 1, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

Phew! It’s been a busy month and now I’m standing…

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Nine Months and Crawling… (time to hide your toys Charli!)

October 12, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Holidays, Sophie

On the first night of my Taupo holiday I finally learnt how to roll onto my tummy. Daddy had taken Charli down to the bar, whilst Mummy tried to get me to sleep (but that was the furthest thing from my mind!).

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Crazy Games with Big Sis!

September 10, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Life in action - Videos, Sophie

I just love it when my big sister creeps up on me!

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Water Play With “Ma Ma”

August 29, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

I am beginning to enjoy the delights of water play and try to say, ‘Good’ whenever I see that magical liquid.

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Frustration

August 15, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

I want to move! I’m fast approaching 8 month’s old and I have decided it’s time to put down the books and get moving.

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New Tooth At Seven Months

August 9, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie 1 Comment Sophie

A new tooth, all the better to eat with, mmm!

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Six months and sitting pretty

July 18, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

Sitting pretty at six months and I love to chuckle.

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Two Teeth at Five Months

June 11, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Holidays, Sophie

Four poos in one night, runny nose… what could this mean? Teeth!

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Five Month Munchies

May 24, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

Five month’s old and real food is yum, yum, yummy!

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Double Dungarees

May 6, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie 1 Comment Sophie

Check out my sister and I playing country bumpkins!

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