We drove to Battle Ground, WA to have a socially distanced river outing with some of Mommy’s friends and their kids.
I decided I didn’t want to go floating in the river after all (so cold!), but I did use our raft as a couch while I had a snack.
The East Fork Lewis River is really cool. I drive over it every time I go to Kenji’s house! While wading in it, I saw tadpoles, river snails, and caddisfly larvae!
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 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!
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!
There’s not a lot we’re able to do during coronavirus, so we decided to go for a picnic. The weather has mostly been really nice and warm, but somehow, we chose one of the coldest days to do it. It was still fun to get out!
Nana and Papa are here for a few weeks!
Papa loves online jigsaw puzzles, and Nana and I help him whenever we can.
We also go on a daily walk. Papa can walk far!
And he shows me stuff about plants, like variegated foliage.
I saw a sign in our neighborhood for a lost kitty. So I wanted to go on a walk to find her. We never found her. But we put the catnip back down on the deck to see if we can lure her in. The search continues!
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!
Today, I am a kindergarten graduate!
We decorated our car for the drive-thru parade at school.
I got to see Chipper the Squirrel!
And Mrs. Flagg, too! I also got to see lots of other teachers, therapists, and paraeducators. See you next year, in one form or another!
