Before Labor Day, we headed to Lake Oswego for a new (to us) breakfast joint called Chuck’s.
As you can see, waiting is so fun.
Mommy asked me to smile for the camera, so I did…
Much more fun was walking along this narrow ledge. I am a self-proclaimed “dare devil.”
And even more fun was sliding down this mega slide at Sahallie Illahee Park in West Linn!
As the summer comes to a close, so too does the weekly Music in the Park event. We came, we saw, we enjoyed the rocking tunes of Petty Fever.
I love getting balloons at outdoor festivals. It is the highlight of my summer.
We said goodbye to Chubs on Monday, August 27th. He was a gentle and patient brother.
He was a world class sunbather and I’m happy he got to enjoy the hot summer weather.
One of Chubs’ favorite things was taking a rest in the periwinkle in front of our house. He would lie down there, smelling the air, while I played with my ball.
Here are some pictures of Chubs and I through the years. He was the very best. We love you, Chubs.
We all went to Portland so I could fulfill my dream of riding on a Portland Streetcar!
I had such a good time, I even wanted to have my picture taken in front of the streetcar after we got off.
For the last two summers, the Music In The Park concert series that happens behind our house has been a source of anxiety, as I was not a music fan.
But when this year’s concert series started last week, I actually kind of liked it. And much to Mommy and Daddy’s surprise, I asked to go this week. So I watched the cars drive onto the field and got prepped for my first music concert.
And the first thing I saw…a bouncy castle!
And then I got a balloon. A highlight of the night!
Then we sat down for some pizza and the tunes of the Bobby Torres Ensemble.
Even Chubs had a good time!
After we got home, I could still hear the bongos as I played with my balloon on the deck.
On our final day in New Hampshire, we went out to breakfast and Hugs had a great time frolicking outside.
After breakfast, we went out to the lake.
I got all geared up for a big outing on the inflatable kayak. I named the boat Chillo. I named Grandpa’s other kayaks Lenny and Dottie.
After Mommy, Daddy, and I all went out, Grandpa took it for a spin, too.
When we got back home, Grandma read me a story as we began to wind down for our trip back to Portland.
Today we walked down through the forest to the edge of Grandma and Grandpa’s property, where a kayak was waiting for us.
I was all outfitted and ready to go!
First I went with Mommy…
…then with Daddy. I helped both of them paddle.
When we were finished kayaking, I helped Grandma make brownies. My job was to stir the batter 50 times!
Tomorrow we’re going to New Hampshire! I like to check out the map to see which states we’re flying over. See you soon, Grandma and Grandpa.
A perfect holiday: staying home, wearing pajamas all day, shooting water guns, and looking at maps.
Nana and Papa made a visit our way and we took them across the Willamette River to the east side of Portland. Our first stop was a restaurant called the Tin Shed, where we had to wait a long time, even though it was a Thursday.
Then we went to the playground at Laurelhurst Park.
Before heading home, we stopped to see the ducks at the Laurelhurst Duck Pond.
By the end of the day, Chubs was ready for a nap!
