One of amazing benefits of living in Portland is that we get not only the city life but also easy access to nature. We don’t have to travel far to be in the mountains, the desert or the beach. Each week (ideally) we find ourselves exploring a new nature area around Portland. Most recently we … [Read more…]
We have a running list of all the things we want to do and see in Oregon and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum has finally been crossed of the list. We started at the aviation museum making or way through the entrance and into a giant hanger featuring planes from a variety of time periods. … [Read more…]
Photo credit Last night I had the opportunity to see Motown The Musical and I let me tell you I know I talk a lot about musical shows going on here in Portland but this was easily one of my favorites that I have seen. I knew very little about the show before I went in … [Read more…]
It seems that lately we have had every excuse in the book for not getting out for our regular family hikes and nature walks. Excuses include house work, nap time/cranky kids, work, errands, just plain laziness. The thing is those are just excuses and if we just took the time to get outside naps would … [Read more…]
My friend Jenni and I finally made time for the two of us to get out (sans kids) to enjoy a night of wine and art. We were invited by Bottle & Bottega, here in Portland, to come in and check out what they had to offer. We picked a date and marked our calendars to … [Read more…]
I know lately it seems that all I blog about is Broadway shows but how can I not when there are so many amazing ones making their way through Portland. Coming up next week is one of my all time favorite childhood musicals, ANNIE. This is the first musical that I have written about that … [Read more…]
When I was growing up I lived and breathed Newsies so much so that my parents once hid our VHS copy of it so that I couldn’t watch it. Jokes on them because I found it a year later when we moved and I made sure to make up for lost time. Needless to say … [Read more…]
Smith Rock State Park Smith Rock State Park isn’t exactly in Bend but it is close by and so worth the visit. We arrived and I just couldn’t get over the views. It was absolutely breath taking. This visit we didn’t end up partaking in any hiking because our travel companions weren’t as able to … [Read more…]
We’re off to see the wizard… Ever since I was as little girl I have been in love with all things Wizard of Oz. I have watched the movie more times than I can count and probably The Return to Oz and The Wiz even more times. I just love the music, the magic and … [Read more…]
We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Oregon Garden Resort and to visit their Christmas In The Garden. We had attended the Christmas In The Garden last year but we didn’t get to really visit the garden or the resort so we we were thrilled to have the opportunity to do both. Luckily this … [Read more…]
