Halloween on our block is one big party, thanks in large part to the “Holiday House.” This year it was featured on the local news and if you look close you might spy our own Luke Skywalker at the end. My parents were a huge help this year, holding down the fort while we were able to venture out with neighbors and friends:
Presenting the Little Mermaid and my favorite Jedi:
It’s been nearly a year since we said goodbye to our old home. Little did we know we were about to land smack in the middle of the best block in Portland. This past weekend we celebrated our street with a block party that included a dog wedding {complete with bone cake}, family relay race, scavenger hunt, evening concert {thanks Justin} and wrapped up with a movie under the stars. We have some amazing neighbors and it was such a delight to spend the day with everyone relaxing, feasting and having fun.
Cape and bandana decorating, breaking out the Jello shots, face {and body} painting:
Friendly competition at the Family Relay:
Taking a whack at the Piñata:
Waiting for Duke and Beannie to exchange vows:
We kicked off this sunny May Day early, delivering 21 May Day baskets to the block at 7am. Carson and Hadley had so much fun loading up the wagon with flowers {and lollipops for the kids} and sneaking up to each doorstep to hang the baskets.
We made paper cones using their school artwork. Carson cut out each one himself {he’s so ready for kindergarten}.
We tied on ribbons and attached a festive tag:
Super secret mission a success {aside from getting caught at one house}
It was an ideal May Day. After months of rain and gray clouds the sun broke through with blue skies and temperatures near 70. We spent the day outside along with most of the neighborhood picnicking, visiting and planting our garden.
Happy May Day! How did you celebrate?
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
– Irish Blessing
We attended a soggy {and short} St. Patrick’s Day Parade in our neighborhood last weekend. It lasted approximately 10 minutes and included a firetruck, a bulldog and a bazillion greyhounds. With handfuls of candy tossed our way by just about every passing entrant, a little gutter water and dirt didn’t deter the kids from stuffing their pockets full.
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