Sixth Annual Water Gun Fight
This year we welcomed Bernie into the fold, our first true newcomer who had seen photos from previous years and emailed me about the event. Hopefully he isn't the last.
Fifth Annual Portland Water Gun Fight
Despite some of our most ferocious friends going toe-to-toe with each other, Mother Nature was the true champion as she sprinkled some of her love on our battlefield.
Fourth Annual Water Gun Fight
The same way a surprise package can lend itself to Christmas in July, re-living these memories feels very much like summer in January.
Third Annual Water Gun Fight
There seems to be a core number of us who would do anything to spend an afternoon running around the park like a maniac with no regard for what everyone else must think of us.
Brunch in an Instant
The long waits on weekends are a bit more bearable with a Polaroid camera in one hand, an Aquavit cocktail in the other, and awesome friends by your side.
Body of Water
For someone who's terrified of open water, I spent a lot of time hanging out around the rivers, lakes and oceans of the Pacific Northwest this summer. It always seems like such a novel idea to pack up a car full of people and [...]
When It Rains
So far, I'm yet to witness a June in Portland that doesn't rain for the first 2 weeks straight. The possibility of getting caught in a downpour is almost always on the table round these parts.
The Cabin in the Woods
What started out as a plan for a massive camping trip ended up being a cozy cabin retreat in the San Juans.
Lost Lake
This is the year where I promised to stop taking Portland for granted and enjoy all it has to offer.
Second Annual Water Gun Fight
I'm happy to say that this is now an official summer tradition for us.
Down By The Bay
Anytime I have a reason to visit San Francisco, I make sure to extend my stay so I can get some quality time in with Jess.