Tag Archives: pdx

Jan 31

COVID-19 VACCINE – DOSE 1

A few days ago, Mommy got a message from OHSU that said, because I was autistic and “medically fragile,” they were in Phase 1A for the Covid vaccine and to sign up for a big vaccine party at the airport.

So we drove up there and found lots of other people there, too.

We brought lots of snacks and I entertained myself by taking selfie videos.

After two and half hours, we could see the tent where Mommy and Daddy were getting their vaccine. I was just happy I wasn’t getting a poke!

Daddy got his first.

Then Mommy.

Then we waited for 15 minutes before they set us free.

They got cool Band-Aids, but I still don’t want one!

Nov 24

IN THE AIR AGAIN

It had been longer than usual since I’d been on on airplane, so it was time to hit the air again!

This time, I took my very first red eye to visit Grandma and Grandpa in New Hampshire. I get very excited when I see the list of departures.

Then we waited for the TSA escort that helps us get all my liquids through.

I did a lot of the usual…hanging out on the people mover…

…going to the play area…

…trying to avoid Mommy when she asked me to pose by this statue.

We took off at 10:45pm and it didn’t take me too long to fall asleep.

But I did wake up in time to take this picture as we approached Boston Logan International Airport.

I wasn’t done sleeping, though. I got in a few more winks on the bus ride to New Hampshire. My first red eye flight was a success!

Jan 11

JOURNEY TO LOS ANGELES

On the day before my birthday, I flew to Los Angeles! Did you know I love everything about airports??

And I was extra excited because it was my first time on Southwest Airlines! (I’ve also been on Alaska, JetBlue, Delta, and Virgin America.)

Once we got flying, I got busy drawing airplanes.

And in Burbank, you get to exit at the rear of the plane and walk down the stairs. My first time!

Nov 20

JOURNEYING EAST

Hello again, airport! Just a little excited to see airplanes all around me as I head east to see Grandma and Grandpa for Thanksgiving.

As is often the case, I just decide I’m going to say hello to the pilots before I board. And no one ever stops me!

Goodbye, Cascade Mountains.

Adios, North Dakota.

Hello, Boston Logan International Airport!

Sep 22

SKY’S THE LIMIT

The Autism Society of Oregon organized a cool event with Alaska Airlines so that me and a bunch of other kids could go on a real airplane and taxi around PDX!

I loved all of it, as usual – walking through the airport, going through security, standing on the moving walkways…

There was even a playground by our gate!

That red rectangle on my lanyard means, “don’t even think about taking my picture.” I wish that would work in real life.

747 spotting! Do you see it back there?

That’s our plane, a 737-800.

I impressed Noah, an Alaska Airlines pilot, with my airplane knowledge.

Then it was time to taxi!

It was a short “flight,” and then it was time to exit…

…but not without talking on the intercom first.

Afterwards, Daddy and I did silly walks on the moving walkway.

Another successful day at the airport!

Jul 15

NEW HAMPSHIRE BOUND

Today I got on a plane to New Hampshire! I was pretty excited.

But first, of course, we had to be delayed for two hours. I am a total veteran when it comes to airplane delays. When it happens, I just run around the airport.

But we eventually got on the plane, yeah!

Goodbye, Mt. Hood and the other mountains behind you.

Once we got flying, it was time to get down to LEGO building and drawing, which took the bulk of the trip (excluding my four trips to the bathroom).

Hello, Boston!

Speaking of Boston, here’s a little video of me running around the airport while we waited for the thunderstorms to clear up over there.

Jan 13

POST-BIRTHDAY

For the day after my birthday, I requested we drive to the airport on the roads of my choosing. We drove all around Portland, including two bridges!

Then, as usual, we parked at the top of the parking structure to get the best view.

Finally, we headed into the terminal to watch cars drive on Airport Way and to run back and forth on the moving walkways. Now I’m already planning out my next birthday!