On the afternoon of Election Day, I was glued to the computer looking at the Electoral College map. It was less an interest in politics, and more an interest in anything involving maps! I made a special announcement every time Biden or Trump won another state.
And then the whole next day…I basically just stared at the map some more.
On September 13th, we went to Beaverton to pick up our newest kitten, Sunnie!
I didn’t have any pictures of her earlier because she was very scared and always hid under the bed. But now she’s ready to look around a little! Isn’t she so cute?
It was my first day of first grade!
After a morning meeting on Zoom with Ms. Murphy and my classmates, one of my assignments was to go outside and play. I’m liking school already!
On August 19th, 2020, Mommy and I drove to Tillamook to pick up our new kitten, Finley!
Isn’t he the cutest?
He is the king of naps.
He loves paper bags.
And watching the birds through our screen door.
He also likes lounging in his cat tree.
One of his favorite things is the packing paper that comes in delivery boxes.
Sometimes I find him in the strangest places.
He’s my new buddy. I love him already!
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!
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!
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!
One of our potato plants had dying leaves and stems. And that’s when the internet says it’s time to harvest! So we dug out our first homegrown potatoes. They’re little, but hopefully tasty!
I had to wear a face mask for the first time since coronavirus started. I usually just stay at home or go for walks in empty places. But I went to see my pediatrician for a late 7-year check-up.
I look pretty cool, right? It took some practice, but I succeeded in wearing it the whole time I was there!
My 7-year stats!
Height: 3 feet 10 1/4 inches
Weight: 50 lbs
Favorite foods: Pomegranates, nectarines, corn on the cob
Favorite game: Planet Coaster
Favorite YouTubers: Theme Park Crazy and PewPew Peew
Favorite thing to talk about: Roller coasters! And Hugs and her whole family.
Favorite things to do: Draw amusement parks with Daddy, build my indoor amusement park, watch roller coaster videos, pretend to go to amusement parks in Mommies, look at amusement park websites, and play Planet Coaster.
Compare with my last checkup!