Tag Archives: portland

Apr 12

KIDNEY SUCCESS

I had a full day at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to make sure my kidneys are still doing what they’re supposed to do. And they’re doing great! So great, in fact, that Dr. Rozansky said I don’t have to go back for another year. Woohoo!

Apr 8

CROSSING THE BORDER

For Crystal and Chris’ final day, we crossed the border into Vancouver, WA. We walked the sleepy streets searching for lunch.

And we found it in Vancouver’s oldest diner (since 1932), Joe Brown’s Cafe. I tried eating my hamburger and chips with a fork because I’m very elegant.

How cool is this Vancouver mural??

Then we went back to Oregon to visit the Portland Japanese Garden. I found tons of bridges!

While we waited for Chubs’ dog sitter to drop him off at our usual meeting place, I got to play in this cool playground.

Thanks, Crystal and Chris, for a fun few days!

Apr 7

THE RAINS

The rain was bonkers all day, so we stayed indoors as much as possible. Our first stop was an arcade named QuarterWorld, where I was planning to meet two local kids named Fern and Max. But the arcade was too loud for my taste, so I elected to sit and draw instead. (It’s a good thing I always remind Mommy to bring my paper and pens!)

Then we had lunch next door at Apizza Scholls – and they had arcade games, too! (But it was much quieter, so I liked it.) I was a total natural at Pole Position.

Finally, I kept watch while Chris and Daddy did some music shopping at Exiled Records.

Before we headed home, though, we found this treasure! A long, long, time ago…horses were tethered to these little metal rings on the sides of the street. These days, you can sometimes find a tiny toy horse attached instead. We found one of their dinosaur friends!

Apr 6

BRIDGETOWN

I’m playing tourist in Portland and finally went to Voodoo Doughnut.

Then we walked across the Burnside Bridge! Did you know I love bridges???

Bridgetown

Then Mommy made me pose by this wall.

While we walked around the city, we stumbled upon this fantastic playground, just as the sun came out.

While Crystal and Chris shopped for books at Powell’s, I took out my drawing supplies and got to work.

To cap off a great day, we walked across the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Walkway. I see it every time I take the tram, but it was the first time I’d been on it.

Mar 9

OHSU FEEDING CLINIC

I went back to OHSU’s Feeding Clinic for the first time in a year and a half. We talked about all the cool things I’ve accomplished since then and what my therapy team can do to help me progress.

But first…I wanted to wander the halls and take the tram, of course!

I took a picture from the front of the tram, looking up Marquam Hill to the hospital.

At the bottom, I got to see a Portland Streetcar.

After my long appointment was done, I was all smiles! (These are my favorite seats in the waiting room.)

Jan 23

TEA IN A TRAIN CAR

Mommy and I ventured out on a super rainy day to meet up with Mommy’s friend, Aliah, and have some tea.

This is Aliah. She was super nice!

The front of the tea shop was in an old train car! Here I am, in the caboose.

I could peek out this window to see the rest of the tea shop.

I wanted to go up to a hidden little seating area at the top of the train. I had to climb a ladder, and Mommy and Aliah helped me.

The tea shop provided chalk to draw with, so I wrote my name on the wall, so everyone would know I was 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!

Dec 10

SANTA CLAUS

The Autism Society of Oregon set up a sensory-friendly Santa experience. No music or camera flashes! (They GET me).

Still, there was no way I was going to look at the camera lady. (You can’t just trust a total stranger.)

Instead of asking for toys, I got down to the important business of asking Santa what airlines he’s been on. He said North Pole Airlines. What?? Never heard of that one…and I’ve heard of ’em all.

I also let him know all of the roads we drove on to come see him.

Then it was off to the craft table to make a cool ornament. Thanks, Santa!