Kenji and Sakura are here! We blew up the big inflatable slide I got for my birthday and had tons of fun on it.



Then we had dinner outside, which I love doing when we have guests.

We found out there was going to be a roller coaster at the West Linn Fair this year! So of course, I had to go. And then…it was broken down the whole time!
But we still had lots of fun. My crowning achievement was riding the Freak Out. I was sooooo scared. It was the scariest ride there. It took me a few false starts, but I did it! And I freaking loved it!
As is our annual tradition, we cut down our tree at the Shannon U-Cut Tree Farm.
First, I pick out the perfect tree.
Then, Daddy does the actual cutting.
He also gets to carry it to the car.
Finally, I put the money in the box. Done!
In science this year, we raised salmon from little eggs to alevins to fry. Then it was time to release them into the Willamette River. All of us 3rd graders walked down to the boat dock to let our fry swim free.
I named my fry Salish. I sure hope she makes it to the Pacific Ocean!
This is my 3rd grade class! My teacher, Mr. Jones, is taking the picture.
And here are allll of the 3rd graders!