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Balmy May gives way to thunder & showers

May 15, 2011May 15, 2011 BritMumInNZ 6 Comments Alice, Charlotte, Dan, Our pets, Sarah, Sophie

Nature has been very kind this month. It’s been so warm that even the bulbs have been confused. Our daffodils decided to pop their heads out the ground thinking it was spring come again. But winter isn’t to be kept at bay for ever. Dark clouds have rolled in this weekend, bringing heavy rainfall, floods, […]

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The Stunning Kapiti Coast

December 30, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Holidays, Sarah

On Saturday we drove up the stunning Kapiti Coast to MacKay’s Crossing, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekakariki for the ‘Anything Vintage Vehicles and Machinery’. It was a stunning day of sunshine and fun at the fair! With pony rides, merry-go-rounds, bouncy castles and wonderful entertainment the stage was set for a perfect day. The beautiful trams […]

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Charli Loves Transport!

June 29, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Sophie

Now Charlotte’s four she’s not shy to speak her mind and it’s gorgeous to see her going up to people and ask a question (though sadly she isn’t always understood, so we have to stand by her side and translate – which clearly frustrates her, as she normally takes a few deep inhalations when this […]

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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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