SANTA CLAUS

The Autism Society of Oregon set up a sensory-friendly Santa experience. No music or camera flashes! (They GET me).

Still, there was no way I was going to look at the camera lady. (You can’t just trust a total stranger.)

Instead of asking for toys, I got down to the important business of asking Santa what airlines he’s been on. He said North Pole Airlines. What?? Never heard of that one…and I’ve heard of ’em all.

I also let him know all of the roads we drove on to come see him.

Then it was off to the craft table to make a cool ornament. Thanks, Santa!

Dec 7

CROSS PARK BRIDGE

While driving on I-205 last week, I noticed a walking bridge out in the distance. As soon as I got home, I had to find it on Google Maps and then find a time to go hunt it down. Today was the day!

Dec 4

ZOOLIGHTS

Yesterday, we went to the Oregon Zoo to see their annual Christmas light extravaganza, ZooLights.

But first…had to check out this awesome bridge! (I love bridges.)

Then it was time to hit the carousel, one of my favorites.

It finally got dark enough for the lights to turn on…

Then on to my other favorite – the zoo train!

Added bonus: Supermoon!

Dec 1

OUTDOOR ADVENTURER

I have suddenly become an outdoorsman. Here are some moments from my recent 2 1/2 hour walk around the neighborhood.

Nov 24

AUTUMN WALK

We had a break in the rain today, so we went out to the path behind our house for a little walk. I’ve become quite the outdoorsman!

Nov 19

PRESCHOOL PICTURE

I was so upset about picture day at school, Mommy had to come pick me up early. But we forgot my coat and had to go back to school to fetch it. By then, I had chilled out and let the photographer take pictures of me while I played on the climbing structure.

So here it is! My official preschool picture:

Nov 3

A WALK AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Oct 31

POP! POP! HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween! I started off my day with a costume parade at school.

Then it was time to decorate the pumpkin I picked out at Lee Farms.

I helped sing a Halloween song during Circle Time.

And then I decorated my Halloween cookie.

After school, I counted down the hours until evening and trick-or-treating time.

Mom and I came to an agreement that I would be cooperative for one picture (and even wear my popcorn hat), but that she had to leave the camera at home for the rest of the night.

Arghh, I forgot Daddy had his phone camera with him!

When trick-or-treating was done, I immediately got to work on drawing my own custom candy wrappers. And I gave Mommy my candy rejects. (Tootsie Rolls and gum…I’m looking at you!)