Author Archives: Sharon

Aug 10

CAMPING AT POWDER CREEK RANCH

I went on my first camping trip! We headed west to Powder Creek Ranch in the Shiloh Valley. I loved the creek immediately and spent most of the afternoon there.

Next thing you know, it was time to start a fire. I collected kindling around the campsite and Daddy got the fire going.

Then I spotted a deer who came for a snack from the nearby apple tree!

On our first night, we had chicken sausages for dinner, cooked on our propane stove.

Once it got dark, it was time for bed. But then we woke up to this beautiful view of our creek.

We went for a walk around the ranch to look for farm animals – and we found them!

When we got back, it was time for an oatmeal breakfast. A bunch of moths were sleeping on our picnic table. I gently poked one and it fluttered away.

I loved this hill and rolled down it on my skateboard, dubbing it “The Campsite Coaster.”

Then it was time to wade in the creek again. My goal was to walk all the way to the Nestucca River, but the rocks were too slippery to make it. Also, the water was cooooooold!

For lunch, we had ramen cups. They were good!

And then it was time to make a fire again. We had a lot of firewood, so we got it started early.

For our second night, we made pie iron pizzas on the fire.

And s’mores, of course!

It was super fun and I’m already thinking about where I want to go camping next summer!

Aug 1

ALPINE SLIDE

I have been dreaming of roller coasters since Oak’s closed last September. But because of Covid-19, we can’t go on any this summer.

Then…I heard about the Alpine Slide on Mt. Hood. Half a mile of twists and turns down a mountain!

It opened with limited capacity, so we bought a ticket online and headed to the hills!

First, you get to take a ski lift up to the top. It was scary! But how cool is that slide??

We went two times and it was so fun. I’m already planning for my longer trip around the whole park next summer!

Jul 19

MEETING SAKURA

I drove all the way to Seattle and crossed 23 rivers to meet my brand new baby cousin, Sakura! Isn’t she so cute??

Oh yeah, I played with Kenji, too! I was taking a little rest, but he kept on jumping on the bed.

So I decided to join in, too.

We played with Hugs, too…

…and just looked handsome.

I also created an amusement park in his house. This ride is called the Stair Coaster.

And Kenji has a pool! He’s the most amazing splasher and water gun shooter ever.

And then I just wanted to look at cute Sakura some more.

After a while, I wanted to go for a walk around Kenji’s neighborhood. I navigated.

We walked more than one and a half miles! Kenji needed a camel ride home.

Before I went home, I really wanted to hold Sakura. She was so heavy and comfy.

Then I had my bellhop take my suitcase to the car. It was fun meeting you, Sakura!

Jul 3

SAKURA IS HERE!

Welcome to the world, Sakura!

My brand new baby cousin was born on July 2nd. Nana and Papa are up in Seattle visiting her right now. Isn’t she so cute? I can’t wait to meet you, Sakura!