PDX Randoms

Portland is such a fun place for photography. There are so many quirky sights, amazing nature, and unique spots all over town. This trip was 98% family centric but I still snuck in some time around town!

PDX Carpet, this time with crutches

The real MTV - Multnomah Village

Salt & Straw NW

PDX murals

Book browsing in Powells

Mountains Hood

Foliage and shops

The original (!) PDX Carpet, this time with crutches

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The Good. The Random. The Fun. v. 48

The Good:

I took advantage of some Black Friday sales and bought some fun Bombas socks since a few of my pairs were wearing thin. I mean...Pixar socks? 

The Random:

Why does anyone need a felt pinecone...?

The Fun:

I checked out Tarrytown's holiday market over the weekend. There were so many fun vendors and entertainment including this fiddler who walked about playing holiday tunes.

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Scav Hunt Sunday: Foliage and Fixtures

Urban:

There are so many fun views in the city.

Eyes:

I feel like I am being watched...

Two Colors:

Beautiful stained glass windows at my sister's synagogue. 

Leaves:

The last few leaves waiting to be raked up.

Lights:

I am a sucker for a fun light fixture.

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November Randoms v. 1

fluffy puppy...giant banana...sweet matty

bar mitzvah boy...omsi...crutches band

marzipan bagels...fall scenes...ice cream

can apple...bathroom tile...colorful corn

pumpkin decor...thanksgiving morning...thanksgiving table

peppermint season...stained glass...fallen leaves

funky lights...bird house...colorful bowls

my posse...tree shopping...funky mirror

winter berries...party memories...spiral leaf

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Partying at OMSI!

Avi and Ben chose an amazing place for Noam's party: The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry! It was the perfect place - we had Turbine Hall all to ourselves which meant tons of exhibits and interactive things to explore, plenty of room to mingle, and a really fun vibe. 

Within seconds of walking in, Ronan and his bestie took my crutches and decorated them in washi tape, light up necklaces, and stickers. 

Even though shabbat was over a few hours before the party started, we formally kicked off the party with havdallah, the ceremony that marks the end of shabbat and the beginning of the week. It was so beautiful as Noam's camp director played his guitar!

Then! Party! There was a photobooth that we all had too much fun with and just a lot of schmoozing with family and friends.

It was such a sweet way to celebrate an amazing weekend for Noam!! 

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Noam's Bar Mitzvah Weekend!

It was so special to be in Oregon for Noam's bar mitzvah! Time in Oregon is always so fun, but this time there was such a buzz of specialness. A bar mitzvah is a really big deal in Judaism, and given the state of the world right now, watching Noam reach this important milestone was so special. 

Friday morning, Noam had his last practice for the big day. Since we do not take pictures during shabbat services the photographer took pictures as he ran through everything and then we did formal photos too! Let's just say the crutches were a big hit with the boys too! 

We had some fun doing the aunt and uncle photos!

Sunday morning there was a lovely brunch at Avi and Ben's - complete with marzipan bagels! It was so great to spend time with family who we don't get to see very often!

There is just something about a family weekend celebrating a beautiful, amazing life cycle event!

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