Here’s some of our post-Easter activities. The lovely beast behind us there is the Thompson Elk Statue and fountain. Not only is it nifty to look at, it has a long and interesting history. During the craziness a few years back it was damaged and subsequently removed and sent for restoration. Recently the city put […]
We have a new holiday for you. What do you call it when you have Easter, the day before Easter?We call it Preaster. Enjoy… Chloe decided Preaster lunch would be hard-boiled eggs and Brussel sprouts.Dad had a salad. Then a quick trip to Goodwill, found some hats. Then home for egg dyeing. You know, it […]
So, what were we up to in March? Dinner with Garfield. Saturday Market opened! A Mike Bennett mural! Chloe finds Commie Jesus.She was excited to find a new-in-package vintage McDonald’s Toothbrush! Beat it! Chloe spots a Goth Bar. Yes, we like spotting murals. Meat! It’s neat to eat! Chloe’s gotten deep into the band Weezer. […]
Gramma Diane came out for a visit. Here we are under the mistletoad in downtown. Everybody loves the umbrella guy! Here’s us in front of the big Christmas tree. It’s actual size. …and then it was time for Ramen. The next day… On our way to taking our pig out for pancakes, we stopped at […]
Well, my first attempt for a tree this year, with all the various complications, ended up being this sad specimen: Lesson learned: don’t order plants off the Target website.Yet, our sad plight was observed on Facebook and some friends came by.Isn’t this much better? Presenting, the Disco Ball Christmas Tree: Later, Santa came with presents! […]
Chloe’s 2025 Halloween costume was conceptual.heart + handcuffs = “Cardiac Arrest” Meanwhile, we continue with our exploration of incomprehensible Asian snacks… And yes, Chloe has taken to eye makeup and dyed hair-bits. Here she’s showing off her salad dressing earrings. I took Chloe to a hot pot place for dinner. She was convinced we were […]
I had some more work done on Chloe’s new bike and it was time to take it for a real ride. We did a big loop from the OMSI area down the Esplanade and back through Waterfront Park. We did about eight miles. Starting at the big Goodwill shop. Here’s Chloe modeling her latest score. […]
Countdown to high school starting:The week before we all go to the school’s open house and see the place for ourselves. Two days before school, she’s testing out a fine school desk at the edge of the abandoned orchard up the hill from the apartment building. And waiting for the bus on the first day!In […]
Big wheels keep on rolling… She’s just about to outgrow this bike, I may have a replacement road bike.Most people don’t understand just how much mountain bikes actually suck to ride on the road if you have to go any distance. Here’s Chloe showing off her burrito and her handmade Wacky Packages shirt she picked […]
Catching up on photos from July. Here we go. Off to Sellwood Waterfront Park! Fourth of July! Chloe Art! Chloe sold almost all of her Mutant Bear Stuffies. Chloe is into Furbies. She’d love to have one that’s actually working.Send it our way if you find one. I <heart> Lard! Chloe-made Krunkle shirt. She says […]