BUG HUNTING WITH THE LUDWIG GANG

Grandpa gave me a new bug catcher. So he, Uncle Mike, and Aunt Sarah went to the park with us as I looked for bugs.

Sep 11

GRAMPS & GRAMPS VISIT

Grandma and Grandpa visited Portland, so, of course, we went to St. Honoré! As new Oregon residents, Nana and Papa came, too.

The next day, we showed Grandma and Grandpa the Bob’s Red Mill store and I found Bob.

Jul 2

NEW HAMPSHIRE 2022

We flew across the country for our annual trip to New Hampshire to visit Grandma and Grandpa!

After some rest from our red eye flight, we visited Grandpa’s HAM radio club and I got to learn a little bit about how it works.

I waded in Eastman Lake while Grandpa and Daddy drove the boat.

And, oh look! I convinced everyone to go to Six Flags New England, where I got four new coaster credits! I also met another coaster enthusiast in line for Thunderbolt, and it was really fun to talk to him.

There was a cool train track in Vermont.

Of course, I had my annual trip to a bookstore where I relaxed on the stairs. In fact, we went to two bookstores this year where I relaxed on the stairs!

We went out for pizza one night by the Contoocook River and walked over this cool covered bridge.

Would you like to watch a video of my adventures? Here you go!

Nov 24

SNOWMEN AND SLEDDING

On our first full day in New Hampshire, it snowed!

It was cold and slushy and I managed to stay outside for about ten minutes, but I packed a lot in. Like making tiny snowmen with Grandpa.

And sledding down Winter Hill Road. I wonder why they call it Winter Hill. Hmmmmm…

May 31

VAN’S AIRCRAFT

Grandpa was excited to find out that a kit aircraft company he likes is in Aurora, Oregon – a town close to where we live. So we went there for a visit!

It just so happened that a factory tour was about to start. After seeing a bunch of the parts in their warehouse, we got to see some of their planes.

I even got to go in the cockpit.

I liked moving the flaps on this one.

This was my favorite plane overall: the RV-10.

This was the last one. It was cool, too!

May 30

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANDPA!

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit and arrived on Grandpa’s birthday.

I was already asleep by then, but the next day, we went to Lake Oswego to look at apartments. They’re thinking about living here for part of the year!

Then they took me to a toy store in Portland called Hammer and Jacks. I got to pick out this awesome marble run.

At night, we gave Grandpa his present. I was especially excited for him to read his card because I think it’s the funniest thing ever.

Jan 12

SICKS(TH) BIRTHDAY

We celebrated my 6th birthday in Los Angeles with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah. But I was still sick! So we had a nice, low-key celebration.

First, on the way to breakfast, we drove on CA-90 just like I wanted to. It was the road I was most excited for!

Then, back at the apartment we’re staying at, Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah hid my birthday presents and I went on a search for them.

And I found one!

And I found the other one! Thank you for the gifts, Uncle Mike and Aunt Sarah!

Then it was time to rest because I was pooped.

But a birthday wouldn’t be a birthday without a celebratory cake. As requested, I had three candles. (I never want the candles to match my age. It’s just a thing.)

Jul 20

KAYAK BOY

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.

Apr 22

PORTLAND CHALK ART

We enjoyed the beautiful weather while walking around the westside of Portland with Grandma and Grandpa. But my favorite thing was making chalk art while waiting for a table at brunch. Grandpa even joined in.

Apr 21

GRANDMA AND GRANDPA COME TO TOWN

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit me! And I pulled all the stops to bring nice, sunny weather here for them.

First, we walked the streets of Lake Oswego to go to our favorite French bakery and Grandma’s favorite florist.

Then we drove all the way up to Vancouver, WA and got to see airplanes at Pearson Field.

After, we headed to an ice cream place. Grandma and I didn’t get any, so it was my opportunity to chat with her about decaf coffee.

Vancouver has so many outdoor murals.

I really wanted to see the Vancouver Land Bridge (another pedestrian bridge to check off the list). But we had to walk pretty far from Fort Vancouver to see it.