Nina's Five

Portland trips are centered around Timber games, VA appointments and, of course, the grand children.

Got the sand box finished just before the party.

 This will be the platform area.

Meanwhile, back in the house, guests were arriving and there was face painting.

 I think the red eye helps.

Not as easy as it looks.

After face painting it was time to break in the sand box.

 We need more sandbox.

Finally, time for cake and ice cream.

Everyone seemed to have a great time.  There were no meltdowns and everyone got a pony. Seems as there was a "My Little Pony" theme and these kids were fine with that.

The next day was an afternoon Timbers game.  The tradition is being built.  Nina gets some quality Dad time, a ride on the bus and most important, cotton candy. Yea Timbers!

 You don't want to know what cotton candy costs at the stadium.

One of her favorite seats.

The next day Teri went to the acupuncturist while I took to tram up to the VA.

 Here's the foot bridge from the acupuncturist's office across I5 to the base of the tram.

This is the view from the other side of the freeway at the four story tower that serves as the abutment for the footbridge. That is a bike rental yard at the base of the Tram which climbs the hill West of the city and takes you to OHSU and the VA Medical Center. Round trip $4.00.

 The view of the river from the VA.  Ryan & Judy's home is somewhere in the upper left.

The front of the VA Care Unit from the main buildings sixth floor.

Meanwhile, the juniper we got locally is finally ready to turn into Louis' chair. So it's time to say home for a while. It helps that there are no Timbers home games or birthdays for a few days.

The final planning stage.

Here's the first glue up; tomorrow the dust starts to fly.  The good news is Juniper dust smells a lot like cedar only better.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Dodge them tornados.