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Sophie

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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Mid Winter Antics

June 21, 2006December 7, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

The shortest day and the Lee gals prove that winter is no barrier to fun…

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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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G’Day Joey

April 27, 2006May 27, 2010 Sophie 2 Comments Sophie

My favourite way to see the world…

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First Holiday

April 20, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Holidays, Sophie

What a great first holiday!

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Evening slumbers

March 25, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie 1 Comment Sophie

I’m 12 weeks old, settling down and love my cuddles with Daddy.

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Grabbing at Life

March 16, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

I’m reaching out and touching the world around me.

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We’re on our own now!

March 7, 2006July 28, 2010 Sophie Leave a comment Sophie

Our Grandmas are now back in the UK and we’re having to all cope on our own. Sob.

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Fun with Grandma

February 20, 2006July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Sophie

Sunny days and lots of fresh air.

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Grandma Aspinall has arrived from England!

February 12, 2006May 27, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Sophie

Hurray! Grandma Aspinall has arrived to give me lots of cuddles and coos!

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