NEIL AND HIS FAMILY

Daddy’s old friend, Neil, visited Portland with his wife and two kids. So we hung out with them!

First, we went to Pine State Biscuits where I danced because I didn’t like the biscuits.

Then we went to the Rose Garden in Washington Park to check out some tulips. (Kidding!)

I smelled several of the roses until I realized I don’t like the smell of roses.

I also walked down to the amphitheater and pretended to put on a show.

At this point, I was a little bored with roses, so I pretended I was on a rollercoaster.

I also stood in this line with Neil and his kids, Samantha and Owen. (Owen is just like me! He loves Minecraft, doesn’t like hiking, and thinks eating is a big waste of time.)

While walking back to our car for the next adventure, we came across this tree with big exposed roots.

Then we went to Powell’s Books. I did more dancing on the way.

This is pretty much what I do in bookstores.

Finally, we went to Salt & Straw for some ice cream. I got the honey lavender flavor! (Then, I was so tired, I accidentally dropped it on the sidewalk.)

The lady in the pink shirt is Neil’s wife, Liz. She had the salted caramel. It was nice meeting you all!

Jul 14

AT HOME WITH KENJI

Before we went to the farm yesterday, Kenji and I turned letters and numbers into robots with my Alpha-Bots.

And when we got back home, it was time to protect the homestead with our water shooters.

I was also determined to be able to pick up Kenji.

But it just devolved into a group hug.

Before Kenji left this morning, we noticed he and Daddy were wearing matching shirts! It was fun having you here, Little Captain America!

Jul 13

TRISKELEE FARM

Kenji is here!

He’s a big animal lover, so we went to Triskelee Farm in West Linn. I was also excited to see the pigs and llamas (turned out they were actually alpacas) because they’re my favorites in Minecraft!

First, we waited for our farm guide in a cool barn.

Kenji and Aunt Lisa played a game of ping pong in the barn.

While we were waiting, Kenji and I liked running down the little ramp outside the barn.

Then it was time to see the animals. The goats were first.

Kenji went right in and immediately started feeding them.

I was pretty scared of them and terrified at the idea of feeding them…but I did it anyway because I’m super brave!

Then it was time to see the pigs. Daddy liked this fella, Fungi.

And Kenji and I hung out with Shiitake.

Then it was time for the alpacas.

I definitely was not going to feed them, but Kenji did!

It was around this time I was wondering when the farm tour would be done…

…But there were still ostriches to see!

Kenji was immediately ready to feed them some corn.

Daddy liked feeding them, too.

I liked holding the big soft ostrich feather.

The ostrich I liked best was the one in this cage…

…the baby!

Then it was off to see the horses. Daddy loved them!

Thanks for the tour, Triskelee Farm!

Jul 7

ALPENROSE DAIRYVILLE

We went to a tiny fake town called Dairyville at a Portland dairy farm called Alpenrose.

There was this wild animal named Daddy who tried to bite me!

Also, I’m not sure if Santa lives here?

Despite my smiles, I actually thought this place was super not fun. But Daddy kept me happy by swinging me around, so I could pretend I was on a rollercoaster!

Jul 5

SCHOOL PLAYGROUND EVENT

My new school principal, Mrs. Leonard, invited us to a popsicle night at the playground. I met two boys – Raleigh and Cameron – who will be going to kindergarten in the fall, too.

The playground is really big and kind of scary, but I was able to manage this climbing thing all by myself!

I also liked this tetherball pole.

After about an hour, though, I was ready to run home and go to bed!

Jul 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2019

After a fun drive on the streets of Portland, we celebrated America’s independence by walking to a quaint little coffee shop called Starbucks.

I brought LEGOs for everyone!

While Daddy was goofing around, I was getting serious building my string cheese and LEGO creation.

My favorite build was a Minecraft animal pen with pigs and horses.

Then we flew home in our imaginary airplanes!

Jun 22

DADDY’S 46th BIRTHDAY

For Daddy’s birthday, we went to a Portland Pickles baseball game!

We sat out in the left field berm, and I got to watch the players practice before the game.

I also drew some goat milk fields while we waited for the game to start.

Then the game started and Daddy showed me what everyone was doing.

The best thing about being out in the berm is that you can run around and play during the game.

I also liked wandering around the park. This hill was fun to climb up.

And these cinderblocks were fun to step on.

I also played a little game of cornhole.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Portland Pickles game without getting some pickles on a stick!

And, yippee, the Pickles WON!

And here’s the card I made him, too!

Jun 16

FATHER’S DAY 2019

I made Daddy a Father’s Day card and showed him all the cool drawings I put in it.

Then we went to a record store in Oregon City and found a record with “It’s A Small World” on it! With the Father’s Day discount, it cost $1. It was a Father’s Day miracle!

Then we went home, put the record on, and danced through that whole wonderful chorus.

Jun 8

IKEA WING CHAIR

We went to Ikea, and Daddy and I pretended to have a conversation in these matching parenting and child wing chairs.

May 25

OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK

Ever since we got back from Disneyland, I’ve been dreaming about going to Oaks Amusement Park in Portland. I put this day in Mommy’s calendar and, even though it was rainy, I wasn’t going to miss it!

Here I am on Up, Up, & Away!