Jack o’ Lantern Contest

October 21, 2021

Hey there – Wings and Waves Waterpark in McMinville is having a Jack o’ Lantern contest. The best aviation-themed pumpkin wins 4 three-month passes to the waterpark. So, I made one. Wouldn’t you like to help us take Chloe and friends swimming at a great place? A single pass for one day is $30 clams, […]

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First Day of School, 5th Grade

September 11, 2021

Off to school!

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Adventures!

September 11, 2021

Chloe is learning to cook! Grama Diane Came to Visit! Chloe here is teaching Grama how to use her phone…

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Cannon Beach, July!

August 1, 2021

Hey, guess what? It’s going to be nearly 100 crazy degrees of F in the valley, so let’s go to the beach! and here we are at Hug Point So, what happens if you collect a bag of shells and crab parts on the beach? Well, create a Secret Crab Burial Ground, of course!There’s also […]

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Cake!

July 15, 2021
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Second Birthday and Bunny Walk

July 5, 2021

It’s Second Birthday time, with presents! Pokémon cards! New pyjamas! What’s the first thing you do with a new hammock? Put it on your head! Big pool! …and now it’s time to take Theo Bunny for a walk… This is going to take some practice. Blobfish!

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On The Water

June 23, 2021

Lisa got two small inflatable kayaks, so I got a canoe, and the other day we took Chloe and her friend River to Hagg Lake. It was an idyllic day. Sunny, warm, mild breezes. Even a picnic table in the shade. The first thing the kids wanted to do was hop on the lobster floaty […]

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Father’s Day, 2021

June 22, 2021

Just a nice average day in McMinville… Bunny! Big, cool playground! Cool muddy stream! We picked a whole bunch of cherries from the tree in the backyard! Cheeseburgers for dinner…

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Bunnies!

June 11, 2021

Because you need a bunny photo.

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Canoeing!

June 7, 2021

Hey, we got a canoe! Chloe’s ready to paddle! Show me your cookie face!

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