you don't get into this gang for free

When Harper turned 7 weeks old, we decided it was time to initiate her into the family, so we started brainstorming for ideal rites of passage. What-did you really think birth was enough? Baptism came to mind, but given our religious affiliation, we decided that at 7 weeks old, it might not sit well with some. We thought of getting her wasted and having her run through a gauntlet of fire, but it's hard to find gauntlets in Costa Rica. Luckily, Rivers thought of the perfect initiatory activity, one that has been in the family for generations: Smooshed Face. It took some convincing, but she finally warmed up to the idea and took it like a champ. Welcome to the family, Harp.