La Combe, France

From Geneva we drove to a farmhouse La Combe (in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France) where we spent a week with Miguel Angel, Sofia, Rosario, and her boyfriend, Rafa.

Our house was steps away from the Lot River which was so calm that it usually looked like glass.

In the mornings we liked to walk to the river's edge to pick delicious blackberries.

Nearby was a campground and horse stables. Miguel Angel taught me not to be afraid.

Goodbye Switzerland!

Our last day in Geneva was bittersweet. We celebrated Nuria's birthday with fondue at a delicious restaurant followed by a game of poker at home.

I stayed busy with Gabriel's trucks.

. . . apparently I can be pretty entertaining.

We were sad to leave, but happily we were able to watch the trash truck one last time just before loading the car and heading to France!

Piano Virtuoso?

my parents surely think so!
(click on the video twice to see full size)

Family Time in Geneva

In Geneva I began practicing to have a baby brother by learning how to give my doll, Pepet, a bottle.

This is the Lego base Gabriel and Papa made.

Reading is a good way to unwind after a busy day playing.

Lake Geneva

Yesterday in the afternoon we took a walk along the Lake. The weather was perfect and the city looked beautiful.



Papa and I rode a carousel after I finally allowed the operator to take the swiss franc from my hand. Then we shared a delicious ice cream with Mama (she did her best not to eat the entire thing by herself). For dinner we had pizza in an outdoor trattoria. We even got to ride the tram home!

Playing with the Big Boys

in Gabriel's personal Lego paradise. He must truly love me to let me in here amongst his incredible constructions!

Adventures in Geneva

What a day! Non-stop fun at Tia Nuria and Primo Gabriel's house in Geneva.

9:17 playing with buses, "gucks" (trucks) and "aars" (cars)



10:20 Papa and Gabriel seem to be having more fun playing with their toy than I am playing with mine. . .


10:31 Papa shows me his toy. (This is Mama's worst nightmare.)


11:25 We take a walk to Le Jardin Botanique


11:56 Gabriel and Mama join me for a ride on the magical carousel



12:38 We play in the playground


and climb a tree


18:01 after lunch I skip my nap (Mama takes one instead) and go straight for more fun. The fountains in front of the United Nations.



20:00
Goodnight world! See you tomorrow!

Bellaterra

Papa returned from Germany on Monday evening. Mama and I walked to the train station to meet him.

We picked delicious moras (blackberries) on the way home.

Pepe and Neus

Neus and Pepe came to Anna´s house to play with us.

It is hard to see here, but Neus has a baby in her belly just like Mama does.

Pepe is a real clown. . .

and so am I!!!!

Adventures in Suburban Farming

Today I helped Brenda and Antonio to pick potatoes from Anna´s garden. At first I thought they were rocks.

In the afternoon we visited Antonia who lives on a beautiful mountain outside Sabadell. Antonia took us to a house where we fed turtles and gathered eggs from the chicken coup.

I ate 2 of those eggs for dinner and they were delicious.

Thank you Antonia!!!!

We Made It to Spain!

My mom and I left Boston on Wednesday evening. Our wonderful friends Deb and Jasper brought us to the airport and wished us a ´Bon Voyage´.

First we flew 6 hours to London and landed at 6 in the morning on Thursday. We waited 5 hours in the airport to fly to Barcelona. Finally, after a 2 hour plane ride, we arrived! Anna picked us up at the airport and we were so tired!

Anna cooked a feast for lunch with Brenda, my cousin Clara and her friend (they are visiting from Geneva). Then I played for a long time until going to sleep for the whole night.

This morning mom and I woke up at 10:30! Now we feel much better.

Stack 'em Up

SUPER EXCITED

Tomorrow I get to take an airplane and see Grandma Anna!

Angela Visits

Nice to see you prima!

Doodles

Hatch Pattern (in progress)

sidewalk chalk on wood step

2010

exploring the medium

distracted by a passing airplane

back to work

Papa's Tomato

looks good

tastes better

Remember Our Lego Tower?

I Love You Papa!!!!

I hope your nose isn't as runny as mine. Mom and I have been missing you. We hope you are feeling good in Bonn. Stay cool or warm - depending on the AC and heat wave conditions. Big hugs from the States!