Saturday Market

Time for a trip downtown! We got up early so Mom & Dad could pack (I have to share them so they're heading to Steve and Noelle's later). Then we went to Portland Saturday Market. It's got a new home- well that's what they say- but it's in the same place under the Burnside Bridge. It's just expanded. There was lots to look at ... Look how happy they are. I think it's because the wedding is over and they can relax now!

Look how funny my Mom thinks Steve's jokes are. Either that or she was laughing at his expense!

Noelle & Dad are much more serious.

I think this conversation had something to do with how Dad has been looking at houses for us that include "mother-in-law cottages." I'd love it if they moved back to Oregon!

Look how sweet...my dad and mom still hold hands after 50 years. Mom found some beautiful earrings made out of ash from Mt. St. Helens. After searching for just the right ones and learning the shop owner's life history, she made her purchase. How appropriate is this display? LSU is above the Huskies... now and in September! GEAUX TIGERS

Dad and Ben are admiring these really cool brass tubes with a glass ball intertwined in the tube. We were all fascinated as the tubes spun back and forth. So pretty in the bright sun! The best part of the day was the people watching. And there were lots of characters to watch including these! Portland has an unofficial slogan that everyone knows and everyone embraces. It's what makes Portland such a great place to visit and to live!

Before Mom and Dad left to go to Noelle's, we headed back to the parking garage. We passed the world famous Voodoo Doughnuts. It smelled so good but ... look at that line!!! No thank you, maybe another time!