We have lived near Happy Valley for three years but it wasn’t until recently that we ventured out to the Happy Valley Wetlands park. Actually I didn’t even know that it existed until I came across another local parent who shared a photo on Instagram of this beautiful boardwalk. So one day we gathered our … [Read more…]
This summer on our drive back from Bend we were in dire need of finding a restroom. Being in a more rural area finding a spot to stop was as challenge but then we saw it a sign for Barlow Wayside Park. We decided to take a chance in hopes that this park would have … [Read more…]
I’m so sad that apple picking season is pretty much over but that isn’t stopping me from sharing these sweet photos from our apple picking adventures. I’m also baking all the pies, crisps and muffins. Heading out to as many apple picking events as I can possibly fine like the Portland Nursery Apple Tasting that … [Read more…]
I still haven’t told the kids that they are going to see Chris and Martin LIVE this weekend and I am just bursting. I know they are going to be thrilled to see the Kratt Brothers live and in action. I have also been holding off on buying Halloween Costumes because I have a feeling … [Read more…]
Remember when I shared about The Wild Kratts Live coming to Portland this September? Well a 2nd show has been added by popular demand! The Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 Activate Creature Power is coming to the Keller Auditorium for TWO shows! Saturday, September 29th at 1:00pm AND 4:30pm. Get your tickets today –> Wild Kratts … [Read more…]
Wild Kratts is a fairly new obsession for my kids but since they started watching the Kratt Brothers on a regular basis they have been a wealth of information when it comes to all things animals. They spend their days pretending to be Christ and Martin Kratt (or Zoobomafoo – a throw back to the … [Read more…]
The sun comes out and suddenly Portland just bursts to life and the list of things to do seems to be never ending. We are already making our Spring, Summer and even Fall bucket lists and I’m not sure how we are going to fit everything in! There are a few noteworthy events coming up … [Read more…]
Camassia Natural Area is a favorite spot of our families. It is a short 1 mile loop that is filled with such a diverse landscape from the tiny wetland to the meadow to the rocky plateau. It is the perfect loop for exploring with little (and big) ones. Depending on the time of year you … [Read more…]
Full disclosure we were provided tickets to KURIOS in exchange for a review of the show – spoiler- we LOVED it! After a few long weeks of busy days and sleepless nights we decided that a family date was in order. So Friday afternoon we gathered ourselves up and headed to the big top to … [Read more…]
This post was written in collaboration with American Girl. As always all opinions are my own. I recently was able to surprise Edith with a mama-daughter date to the American Girl Pop-Up Shop at the Washington Square Mall here in Portland. Having grown-up being a lover of American Girl myself it was exciting to take her … [Read more…]
