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Birthday

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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Birthday Blessings

April 22, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

I just celebrated turning 33 and it was the most wonderful Birthday. No big party or big presents necessary. The biggest gifts, those of love, friendship, kindness and laughter were all bestowed upon me (and a good dose of sunshine). Having my two daughters to celebrate brought back all the memories of my own childhood. […]

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Sophie is 1 year old!

December 26, 2006December 14, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Life in action - Videos, Sophie, Special Days

Sophie turned 1 today! She took her first steps on Christmas Eve and is practicing at every opportunity. She got a trike (just like her big sister’s one) for her Birthday (as she’s been trying to get at Charli’s for a month or two!).

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I am 3!

June 28, 2006May 27, 2010 Charlotte 1 Comment Charlotte, Special Days

I am 3 year’s old and the sun came out to help me celebrate my Birthday. I woke feeling grumpy, as I had a streaming cold, but when Mummy told me the magic word, ‘Presents’, I soon had a smile on my face!

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Happy Easter

April 25, 2006November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

Well, it wouldn�t have been Easter without a visit from the Easter bunny.

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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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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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My 1st Birthday

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

Balloons, paper and cake!

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