We ventured over to Grant Park to visit the sculptures on Sunday. We managed to take a few photos during a quiet moment when the endless stream of children who came to play in the water were elsewhere.
Mr. N behaved himself and took Beezus as a role model rather than Ramona. He didn't beg and waited patiently (for him) while we ate our picnic snacks. He didn't bark at any dogs (except in play) and posed nicely for the photos while trying his best not to get wet. He was not a pest unlike the toddler who kept trying to chase Mr. N around the off-leash area.
Do you have a favorite Beverly Cleary book?
What a great park and beautiful pictures. Too bad about the kid messing with your fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is why we can't have nice things.
Deletehaha! Love the look on his face in the second picture! That is too cute!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty funny. He sniffed the other dog first. Apparently it's a common occurrence.
DeleteNice public art - the dog scuplture is cute! His expression next to it is priceless!
ReplyDeleteI think he's thinking well if this crazy dog wants to get all wet, that's fine. But I'm not getting wet!
DeleteCool park...I love the sculptures!!
ReplyDeleteI do too. The kids playing seemed to have a lot of fun.
DeleteI love that they're not just statues, but a water park! It really enhances the fun nature of the characters. :)
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I think it's fitting. And there's a scene of Ramona playing in mud puddles if I remember correctly.
DeleteNo mischief Mr N?? You need to try harder! Tee Hee
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy :)
I don't think he needs encouragement! I'm sure there's mischief afoot.
DeleteOHH!!!! I adored Beverly Cleary books, my favorite was Ribsy, where he gets lost. I always related to Ramona because I was the annoying little sister, I mostly stuck to the Ramona books. I loved how they roamed alone in their safe little neighborhood getting into so many adventures.
ReplyDeleteI'm the oldest so I always sided with Beezus!
DeleteWhat a great sculpture park - I love the water features, they look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThis part looks like so much fun! I love the second picture of Mr. N and the dog fountain.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think Mr. N had to "inspect" the dog first.
DeleteMauja and Atka would have gone nuts at that dog sculpture! Looks like a fun outing!
ReplyDeleteMr. N did insist on sniffing his butt first.
DeleteMr. N, you were such a good doggie. We love your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - especially that shot with the water!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pics and the park looks amazing, Layla says Mom time to move where there better parks than ours BOL
ReplyDeletePortland does have great parks!
DeleteOh! I've been to that park. Not too far from where my sister used to live. I love reading about all of the adventures of Mr N.
ReplyDeleteOh cool! Does she still live around here?
DeleteI just love Mr N pictures such a beautiful poser. Loved the picture of the dog statue
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool park. I didn't know she was from Portland! I love outdoor art that you can enjoy with your dogs and kids.
ReplyDeleteYup. I think most of her books are based here.
DeletePoor Mr. N, being chased by children is no fun! I'm not familiar with this author, at least I don't think so!
ReplyDeleteLove & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
She's written a lot of famous children's books.
DeleteI'm not familiar with Beverly Cleary books. The park looks beautiful and I love the photo of Mr. N. with the dog sculpture.
ReplyDeleteShe's written the Ramona books, Ribsy and the Mouse and the Motorcycle.
DeleteBeing from the UK and now in NZ I don't know the lady's books at all, but I will look them up! The gardens look lovely, and, well done Mr N. A great pose AND great tolerance. Letting toddlers run amock is not brilliant even in a children's park (stupid parents - this is an off leash area - what's hard to understand about that Grr).
ReplyDeleteYeah, the parents weren't watching and generally it's not a great idea to go around chasing strange dogs!
DeleteMr. N is such a cutie! It is funny that he hates getting wet. Many dogs would have jumped right in those fountains! You can just see Mr. N thinking "you don't expect me to touch that, right?" in these photos.
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He tries very hard not to get wet. But then he's part cat!
DeleteI always look forward to your photos Mr. N. You might have a stalker... ;)
ReplyDeleteHahaha. Join the crew! We had an actual real life stalker the other day.
DeleteIt has to be hard with Mr. N being so small and cute. I'm sure everyone wants to hug him. Still, parents need to teach young children how to behave around animals.
ReplyDeleteHe really does look like a toy. Mr. N does not mind playing chase with kids but when they're very little, it can be problematic.
DeleteHis expressions are priceless! I read (and loved) a lot of Beverly Cleary books when I was a kid. What a fun place to visit!
ReplyDeleteI did too. It was fun seeing the real spots.
DeleteLoving these photos! Well done
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