HEAT WAVE

The Portland area is having a massive heat wave, reaching temperatures well into the 100s! We invited our friends, Aliah and Cayah, to stay with us because they don’t have air conditioning and their home is very hot.

We had fun cooking food on the grill, eating dinner outside when it cooled off way down to 99 degrees, and hanging out in our luxurious pool.

Their dog, Benny, is a very nice guy. He stayed downstairs or outside, but the cats still didn’t like him being around.

Starbucks gave Mommy a free drink for her birthday, so we tried to walk there, but we didn’t make it. Too hot!

BEACON ROCK

Mommy and I went adventuring with some friends to Beacon Rock in Stevenson, Washington. These 5-year-old legs walked to the top of a big ol’ rock 848 feet into the sky!

The best parts of the hike were when the path made an “overpass” over another path.

Sometimes I needed a milk break.

Mommy’s friend, Aliah, told me about the little islands in the Columbia River.

That’s Oregon over there!

That’s my buddy, Quinton.

After walking for an eternity, we finally made it to the top.

I told Aliah that the monsters on my knees are named Rocco and Taco.

Aliah’s daughter, Cay, is a squirrel whisperer.

I was happy to get back to solid ground after walking back down to the forest.

Mommy and I celebrated. We did it!