Today is my birthday and I haven't really got anything planned. There is a heat advisory in Portland with 100 temps set for the next three days. We broke down and purchased an air conditioner unit for the window in our kitchen to keep the downstairs cooler. If Gabe were older and in school and I was at work all day, we probably would just ride it through. Or if he were in school and it were just me, I'd just go spend the day at the mall to keep cool.
But I think he's too young to be lugged around town to stay cool, so that's why we got the unit. It's small and works well so far; keeps the kitchen/dining area cold and the living room cool. Haven't hatched a plan for upstairs. During the day it will get very hot, but at night it cools off OK.
Anyway, back to the birthday. No plans. All I am doing, is getting a cheesecake and maybe some take-out Thai food, not sure yet. But not going out anywhere, no major plans; really concentrating on keeping Gabe and myself cool these next few days.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Oregon Zoo Trip
This past Monday, after getting back in town from visiting friends in Washington State, we took Gabe to the Oregon Zoo, courtesy of Grandma Deb (was part of his birthday gift). One of Craig's friends, Tina, and her daughter Mary-Ellen, was in town from Salt Lake City, and they joined us, too. Fortunately, Monday was nice and cool (versus the rest of this week which was very hot).
It was really fun. Gabe was totally fascinated with things like "Exit" signs, lights and other children. Oh yeah, and the animals were okay, too, lol. What I like about the Oregon Zoo is that there is not a lot of concrete; you feel like you are hiking in the woods, looking at animals. Or at least they do a pretty good job of making it seem that way. Many of the exhibits feel very open (except for the elephants, big cats, bears, etc.)
At one point, I had to go nurse him and then I put him in the carrier. He fell asleep for probably a half hour. We made our way to the stage area, where they were having a show of owls and music was playing. They just so happened to be playing "Thriller" by MJ and I felt Gabe dancing in his carrier before he even fully woke! The boy LOVES music.
Here are some pics:
Mom and Gabe looking at Polar Bears.
Meri-Elen, her mom Tina and Gabe.
Seals.
Zebra. Doesn't it feel like we were practically
in the enclosure?
Meerkat
Right before naptime.
It was really fun. Gabe was totally fascinated with things like "Exit" signs, lights and other children. Oh yeah, and the animals were okay, too, lol. What I like about the Oregon Zoo is that there is not a lot of concrete; you feel like you are hiking in the woods, looking at animals. Or at least they do a pretty good job of making it seem that way. Many of the exhibits feel very open (except for the elephants, big cats, bears, etc.)
At one point, I had to go nurse him and then I put him in the carrier. He fell asleep for probably a half hour. We made our way to the stage area, where they were having a show of owls and music was playing. They just so happened to be playing "Thriller" by MJ and I felt Gabe dancing in his carrier before he even fully woke! The boy LOVES music.
Here are some pics:
Mom and Gabe looking at Polar Bears.
Meri-Elen, her mom Tina and Gabe.
Seals.
Zebra. Doesn't it feel like we were practically
in the enclosure?
Meerkat
Right before naptime.
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