Friday, July 13, 2012

in Portland

July- Lush, green, crunchy, clean.

Portland has always been on my "to-do" list. I don't know what I imagined exactly, but I'm quite sure it ended up exceeding my expectations. We've been looking for an excuse to go so when Brad's close HS buddy got married and pregnant, a celebration BBQ was the perfect reason!

Mt. Tabor Park is an awesome outdoors area, perfect for a picnic, great views and playground for kiddos! 
Reunited! 


For a delicious dinner in downtown Portland, we celebrated at Andina- http://www.andinarestaurant.com/private-dining/

The next day we were off for some local adventures for beautiful nature and of course what's a trip without a pit-stop for cheese;

Really mom?!?

A stop at Tillamook is a MUST, & the ice cream is BEYOND...



Did I mention they have a cheese sampling buffet?
Cheese Please...

For Dinner...a cozy dish of Fish and Chips in a nearby harbor...
All in all it was a great trip, and I finally understand what all the hype is about!