Tag Archives: portland

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!

Sep 3

PORTLAND SPIRIT

For Labor Day, we went on a boat!

But first, I was distracted by this cool bench made from a bathtub.

Then we went on a boat – the Portland Spirit!

First, we had lunch and I had to save my Smiley Potato from jumping off the bread.

But enough of lunch, it was time to get outside and see some bridges!

The Marquam!

Tilikum Crossing!

The USS Blueback parked in front of OMSI! (Not a bridge, but cool anyway!)

After some fun, though, it was time for me to get to the wheelhouse and captain the ship for a while.

Then it was time to say goodbye to the seas (actually, the Willamette River)…

…and head back to port.

Aug 8

MARSHALL PARK

I visited a new placed called Marshall Park in Portland and it was really cool. I liked wading in Tryon Creek and especially liked the bridge and tunnel that was built over it!

And the park also had a pretty cool swing…

Aug 1

OREGON ZOO TRAIN

I think most kids go to the zoo to see the animals. But I go strictly to ride the zoo train. We rode it over and over until it closed. Then we went home.

I just love it when Mommy asks me to pose for pictures. Can’t you tell?

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.

Jun 23

JUNE BIRTHDAY OUTING

Mommy and Daddy’s birthdays are both in June, so we all went out for a little birthday adventure.

First, we headed to BG’s Food Cartel for some lunch.

Then we went to the Portland neighborhood, St. John’s. I’ve been wanting to cross the St. John’s Bridge for a long time!

Then it was off to Cathedral Park for some bridge gazing and drawing.

Chubs had a nice time, too. His favorite thing to do is sleep in the grass when it’s warm out.