seasons

It doesn’t happen often in early March but when it does we Portlanders take full advantage of putting house projects and commitments on hold to venture outdoors. And it couldn’t have landed on a more perfect weekend as Julie, Aaron and cousins were up from LA:

Our neighbors had a garage sale and Hadley emptied her piggy bank to score a family of trolls:

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Leisurely afternoon spent on the stoop, catching up with neighbors {in the sun!}:

Frolicking in the yard, catching the pigskin {and flying trolls!}:

Backyard picnic with friends!

And of course, a trip to the park:

The last couple weekends we escaped the confines of our tiny basement suite and explored the gorge to squeeze out the last drops of summertime fun. First with kiddos in tow, then a relaxing couple of days on our own at Skamania Lodge through Jason’s work.

I love September – my two favorite seasons get together, pass the baton and throw quite the party.

Rewards on the Fruit Loop:

Day hiking on the trail:

Chasing waterfalls:

Skipping rocks:

With Madi-Girl boarded for a few months at a kennel near Skamania we paid her a visit at “dog camp.” Check out all the fun she’s having with her friends here.