you should click here to see the entire album of henri’s recent trip to saratoga springs.
Back Together Again 2009/06/29
We had a wonderful visit to Florida a couple weeks ago. Despite the way-too-hot temperature, Henri flourished once again under the full time TLC of nani, papi and Emma. While there, Henri learned some very important skills from his cousin, such as as how to say “Papi Cuckoo” and how to dance until your legs fall off. He also loved nani’s cooking, swimming and wearing nothing but a diaper all day long. All in all, he had a Blast (capital B intended). And it was pretty fun for mom-mom, too.
Check out our pics and leave a comment if you wish! Maybe next time we’ll be visiting you…
we saved the worst for last 2009/01/04
it’s official: we aren’t beach people. although henri loved the sand and the deserted and shady beach at 8 am was nice, they didn’t quite compensate for the 2 hour bus ride there and back (especially with henri screaming all the way home).
on the upside, henri has become quite the photographer (see below).
my mom (taken by henri)
my dad (taken by henri)
at least, i salvaged the day with some great shots of the h-man. this one is, as they say, priceless. and, considering how often he smiles for the camera, it’s also rare.
beach boy
True Paradise 2009/01/04
We spent the last day of the year in Jamaica’s hidden gem–Mavis Bank and Forres Park (our future home!) in St. Andrew’s Parish, where Mark and I discovered true paradise. We call it paradise not only because the mountain climate is perfect and views are spectacular, but because most of the mountainside is covered in coffee bean plants! Now, that’s bliss.
shelling the beans
mountainside utopia
the view from the top
Hope Botanical Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica 2008/12/31
We’re running a little late for our 9:30 AM pickup today, but here are a few shots from yesterday’s visit to the gardens/zoo. Amazing public spaces!
Dog! 2008/12/30
As you all know, Henri’s first word (“dawg!”) was a true indication of his greatest love (or should we say fascination). So, I was happy to oblige our vacationing-host’s request to take care of their 3 dogs while here in Jamaica. Little did I know there are 2 weimaraners! Though P.J. is the size of a small horse and Frida is as awkward as any weim I’ve yet to see, Henri isn’t scared of them one bit. The third dog is poor little Zipper, who’s more scared of us but can bark just as loud when a stranger passes on the road…
Henri’s First Sailing Trip 2008/12/30
Henri really enjoyed sailing, when he wasn’t sleeping–or, even while he was sleeping! We did a good job of keeping him sunburn-free, except for right around his eyes where I was too afraid to put the lotion. I guess our next stop in Jamaica is going to be a baby-sunglasses store.
letter to parents 2008/08/16
dear mom and dad:
in order to repay you for sticking me in my car seat for five long hours of rainy, traffic-filled hell, i’m going to give you the gift of a song from my beautiful lungs for the rest of the night.
love always,
henri
have we started a new tradition or what? 2008/08/15
we’re about 3 hours in to our 1st ”family vacation” and we’ve only gone 52.4 miles. henri took a short nap & had a bottle & then,for about an hour, cried loud enough for our fellow slow-moving travelers to think we had killed his best friend just prior to starting our trip. well, thank god for applebees (never thought i’d say that…), where we stopped to let henri stretch his muscles-both vocal and physical. he now sleeps quietly as we crawl along toward NYC, only slightly slower than my painstakingly laborious mobile-phone typing pace.
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