Hello everyone. Here I am again to tell you all the tales of my summer adventures. There have been plenty of events to tell you about, so sit back enjoy a cool drink while you read of all my fun!
June was filled with lots of travel. I started out spending time in Germany acting as the official house tactician for the Calder family. You see Uncle Greg had a terrible fall and broke his ankle, Aunt Danielle was trying to finish up the school year, and cousins Heather and Hugh were looking for someone to entertain them for a while. Mommy and I took a train to Germany. It was the first time we were away from Mama and Chance. They ended up being very lonely, so they drove to Germany to pick us up after a week of being in charge. It was just as well, because we only had a few days to pack our bags for a trip to the States.
Mommy and I spent two and a half weeks in the States. It started with a week in PA/NJ with Mama too. Mama had to go to the office in Princeton for a few days, so Mommy and I ran errands and did some shopping! Then the big day came, the one we had been waiting a long time for – our court day in Bucks County. We went to court early in the morning, Mommy and Mama had to get on the stand and answer lots of questions about what it means to be a family. I didn’t understand what the fuss was all about; we have been a family since the day I was born. My mommies told me that one day I will understand, but the second parent adoption was to protect me and our family. So now here is our family photo in front of the court house. Me and my favorite two mommies!
June was filled with lots of travel. I started out spending time in Germany acting as the official house tactician for the Calder family. You see Uncle Greg had a terrible fall and broke his ankle, Aunt Danielle was trying to finish up the school year, and cousins Heather and Hugh were looking for someone to entertain them for a while. Mommy and I took a train to Germany. It was the first time we were away from Mama and Chance. They ended up being very lonely, so they drove to Germany to pick us up after a week of being in charge. It was just as well, because we only had a few days to pack our bags for a trip to the States.
Mommy and I spent two and a half weeks in the States. It started with a week in PA/NJ with Mama too. Mama had to go to the office in Princeton for a few days, so Mommy and I ran errands and did some shopping! Then the big day came, the one we had been waiting a long time for – our court day in Bucks County. We went to court early in the morning, Mommy and Mama had to get on the stand and answer lots of questions about what it means to be a family. I didn’t understand what the fuss was all about; we have been a family since the day I was born. My mommies told me that one day I will understand, but the second parent adoption was to protect me and our family. So now here is our family photo in front of the court house. Me and my favorite two mommies!
The next day there was a different type of celebration. Mommy had to dress up in this black gown thing and we went to Philadelphia to a big ceremony. There were lots of people in these black gowns … some were speaking in the microphone, but most were walking across this big stage. Then I looked at the stage and it was Mommy crossing the stage. She got this special hood and a piece of paper that said Global Management MBA. Then she came off the stage to give me a big hug and kiss and take me back to sit with all the other graduates! What a treat.
This wasn’t the end of the big parties. The next day, cousin Jillian was being baptized. So I celebrated with Jake and Jill at their house in New Jersey. During the course of our week in the area, we got to spend time visiting with many of my friends and fan club. It was fun to see everyone again – and for those we missed, make plans to come see me in Geneva, please!
After all that hoopla, we needed some much needed R&R. Mama unfortunately had to go back home to Geneva; she was going to take care of Chance while Mommy and I went visiting in Florida. So it was back on a plane again! Mommy wanted to make sure I got to visit the beach again, just in case it is a while before we make it back to Florida.
While we were in Florida we got to visit with many friends again, but we also had some serious work to do as well. Grandmum, Gramp, and Great Grandmother needed help boxing up their house. Here I am doing my best to help.
We had a great visit with everyone including Great Grandmother’s dog Sandy. But soon it was time to pack it up and head back to Switzerland, via New Jersey. We were back home before the month was out … but summer adventures continue.
In July we enjoyed some time at a pool party for the 4th of July – OK, so it was crazy American’s celebrating, but it was fun anyway. At first I wasn’t too keen on the pool thing – it was the biggest bathtub I have ever seen. After a while I started splashing with my mommies, and then the lull of the cool water made me really sleepy and I feel asleep in Mommy’s arms!
We had a short visit from friends Caryl and Wiley Grant, from Virginia. While it was too short, it was great to see them for a few days. Then we had Daphne, Abby, and Alison come visit for a week. We did lots of park hopping, flea marketing, and farmers marketing while they were here in Geneva. We tried to find ways to stay cool and enjoy some time together.
One day we took a train ride into the Alps and then took a cable car and then a ski lift to get to the start of our hike. While it seemed to be a workout for my mommies, I enjoyed the crisp alpine air and the scenic views perched on Mommy’s back! Oh yeah, I also took a snooze there too!
Then we were all off jet setting again. This time we went to Rome to celebrate my 7 month birthday and Mommies 30-something birthday. She is tight-lipped about the actual number. Let me just start out by saying … It was hot in Rome. But that didn’t stop our little entourage. We saw the Coliseum; the Roman Forum, the Spanish steps, the Pantheon, Vatican City – I think the Pope decided to spend the hot days of July by the seaside, so I didn’t get a chance to chat with him on many important issues. It was so hot my mommies seamed to stop for either gelato or water every couple of minutes. It was OK by me; I enjoyed the benefits of both a few hours later.
I helped the group get a short cut in the Vatican museum. We took the short route to see the Sistine chapel, since the long route was not the best for babies! I can be a big help sometimes! It turned out perfect and we enjoyed seeing many of the exhibits in the museum as well.
I spent much of the trip safely stowed away in our new ergo carrier. It is so versatile; I can ride on either of my mommies back, front, or side! I love the variety and it helps me to see all the things I want to see. If you see a leg or toe sticking out in the pictures, that is me!
You want to know the really big news? While I have yet to really crawl, I am the best scooter you have ever seen. I can get from one side of the living room to the other for the right motivation. That motivation is usually to play with Chance. I’m on the cusp of a breakthrough, I can feel it. I should be moving an all fours any time now!
Oh yeah, I got side tracked … the big news. Now that Mommy is completely done with her MBA, she can spend more time playing with me … and maybe even start sending out pictures and tales from me more often! She keeps telling me that she is going to get back to French lessons with all her free time.
I still love to eat everything. So far my favorite foods are sweet potato, banana, yogurt, and kiwi. I really enjoy drinking water, especially if it comes from my mommies’ water bottle.
I’m sorry this has been so long, but I had a lot to tell and show you. I hope you enjoyed the tales. I will try to write again soon.
Love and kisses ~ Harper
This wasn’t the end of the big parties. The next day, cousin Jillian was being baptized. So I celebrated with Jake and Jill at their house in New Jersey. During the course of our week in the area, we got to spend time visiting with many of my friends and fan club. It was fun to see everyone again – and for those we missed, make plans to come see me in Geneva, please!
After all that hoopla, we needed some much needed R&R. Mama unfortunately had to go back home to Geneva; she was going to take care of Chance while Mommy and I went visiting in Florida. So it was back on a plane again! Mommy wanted to make sure I got to visit the beach again, just in case it is a while before we make it back to Florida.
While we were in Florida we got to visit with many friends again, but we also had some serious work to do as well. Grandmum, Gramp, and Great Grandmother needed help boxing up their house. Here I am doing my best to help.
We had a great visit with everyone including Great Grandmother’s dog Sandy. But soon it was time to pack it up and head back to Switzerland, via New Jersey. We were back home before the month was out … but summer adventures continue.
In July we enjoyed some time at a pool party for the 4th of July – OK, so it was crazy American’s celebrating, but it was fun anyway. At first I wasn’t too keen on the pool thing – it was the biggest bathtub I have ever seen. After a while I started splashing with my mommies, and then the lull of the cool water made me really sleepy and I feel asleep in Mommy’s arms!
We had a short visit from friends Caryl and Wiley Grant, from Virginia. While it was too short, it was great to see them for a few days. Then we had Daphne, Abby, and Alison come visit for a week. We did lots of park hopping, flea marketing, and farmers marketing while they were here in Geneva. We tried to find ways to stay cool and enjoy some time together.
One day we took a train ride into the Alps and then took a cable car and then a ski lift to get to the start of our hike. While it seemed to be a workout for my mommies, I enjoyed the crisp alpine air and the scenic views perched on Mommy’s back! Oh yeah, I also took a snooze there too!
Then we were all off jet setting again. This time we went to Rome to celebrate my 7 month birthday and Mommies 30-something birthday. She is tight-lipped about the actual number. Let me just start out by saying … It was hot in Rome. But that didn’t stop our little entourage. We saw the Coliseum; the Roman Forum, the Spanish steps, the Pantheon, Vatican City – I think the Pope decided to spend the hot days of July by the seaside, so I didn’t get a chance to chat with him on many important issues. It was so hot my mommies seamed to stop for either gelato or water every couple of minutes. It was OK by me; I enjoyed the benefits of both a few hours later.
I helped the group get a short cut in the Vatican museum. We took the short route to see the Sistine chapel, since the long route was not the best for babies! I can be a big help sometimes! It turned out perfect and we enjoyed seeing many of the exhibits in the museum as well.
I spent much of the trip safely stowed away in our new ergo carrier. It is so versatile; I can ride on either of my mommies back, front, or side! I love the variety and it helps me to see all the things I want to see. If you see a leg or toe sticking out in the pictures, that is me!
You want to know the really big news? While I have yet to really crawl, I am the best scooter you have ever seen. I can get from one side of the living room to the other for the right motivation. That motivation is usually to play with Chance. I’m on the cusp of a breakthrough, I can feel it. I should be moving an all fours any time now!
Oh yeah, I got side tracked … the big news. Now that Mommy is completely done with her MBA, she can spend more time playing with me … and maybe even start sending out pictures and tales from me more often! She keeps telling me that she is going to get back to French lessons with all her free time.
I still love to eat everything. So far my favorite foods are sweet potato, banana, yogurt, and kiwi. I really enjoy drinking water, especially if it comes from my mommies’ water bottle.
I’m sorry this has been so long, but I had a lot to tell and show you. I hope you enjoyed the tales. I will try to write again soon.
Love and kisses ~ Harper
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