I LOVE carnivals. Love them. When I found out Portland’s Rose Festival involved having a carnival for like a month just a few blocks from my apartment I went nuts.
There were animals.
There were weirdos. I mean, it is Portland. Would you expect anything else?
There were rides.
I went on my first Ferris Wheel ride. And it was terrifying.
I will not subject you to pictures of my terrified face. Here we are being happy hanging out at the carnival in the sun.
I am absolutely loving Two Tarts Bakery’s mini cookies.
They are just the right size for a sweet treat.
I love their rhubarb macarons.
Check out Two Tarts at their PSU farmers market booth or at their bakery on NW 23/ NW Kearny.
Hey! I turned 27!
What did I want to do for my birthday? Go to brunch, of course! We hopped on the streetcar and went to Tasty N Alder . It was on my list of places to eat for a long time. And it was amazing.
Apparently I like getting drinks as dark as my outfits. And Adam likes getting bloody marys that are garnished with meals.
Cheers to 27!
I ordered the doughnut. I wanted to start out with something sweet on my birthday.
Adam’s steak sandwich came out first. Insta-intimiated by it.
Hello, fried chicken biscuit sandwich.
My favorite part of my birthday (besides making my cake). Sitting at home in sweats and Uggs and being out of the rain.
Sierra likes catching the champagne corks.
I made a lemon champagne cake with creme de violette frosting.
Let me tell you about how one of my favorite people in the world turned me into a blubbering idiot.
It started with Adam’s first flight on Virgin America. It’s like flying in a disco dance party.
And me teaching Adam how to iron so I could get ready.
My parents look spiffy.
My dad puts up with me taking a million pictures.
Can we talk about how gorgeous The Bridges Golf Club is?!
We clean up nicely.
We’re only a little embarrassing.
Good thing my makeup was completely waterproof.
The first time I’ve ever seen my grandpa smile.
Our table aka the cool kids club.
Stop making me cry already. Also, those socks.
The second time I’ve ever seen my grandpa smile.
Deliciousness.
My dad and his uncle give my grandma a hard time. She’s such a good sport about our family’s shenanigans.
Coolest photo booth.
Cutting the cake. My dad totally made that cupcake stand.
We’re awesome.
Me and my mums rocking our sweet wedding outfits. Her shoes rocked by the way. And probably could’ve taken someone out.
My dad wins at weddings. He and my uncle had the BEST time of everyone.
My favorite part of staying in a hotel.
Oh weddings, you take so much out of me but I love you anyway. I’m in love with love.
I have no idea what day it is. Apparently we are already halfway through May. And you know what that means!
BIRTHMONTH!!!!
Before I start posting about all the adventures I’ve already had this month, let me give you a little glimpse into my little May life so far.
Guess that week of hot weather got the better of me and I did something crazy. Can’t wait for summer!
Happy May!
Yesterday I experienced the most terrifying moment of my life. And I’ve been hit by a car.
Lights flashed and an alarm went off. I instructed my classroom volunteer to help me grab the kids we were watching. We headed out the door past the thick black smoke that clung to the ceiling.
It was a blur. I remember saying everything I was doing out loud like I was walking myself through the motions. I also remember how heavy the smoke felt in my lungs and how black it was coming out of the air vents.
I got one picture. Just as a reminder that it was real because nothing about yesterday felt real.
Thankfully everyone got out quickly and safely. The kids thought the fire trucks were cool. I, however, fell to bits as soon as I got home.
Monday night’s dinner was kind of a special thing for Adam and I. Not only did we have appetizers, but we also had dessert. We’ve only eaten dessert at a restaurant maybe once that I can think of and it was very recently. We usually only have dinner when we go out because our stomachs are too full and our wallets are too empty to stay for dessert.
We were seated promptly and had plenty of time to look over the menu. Adam and I carefully went over what we would get so we could share. The starters were easy to pick since there were only two to choose from. I chose the profiteroles with the pimento cheese and pea purée. Adam chose the cauliflower and nettle soup.
That soup was to die for delicious. And I don’t even like soup (unless I’m deathly ill). Also I didn’t take pictures of our salads because, although delicious, they were just salads and everyone knows what lettuce looks like.
Remember that episode of Always Sunny when Charlie orders a milk steak? Well this is kind of like that except it’s milk braised pork. And it was awesome.
Also, my halibut. I could eat this everyday.
Then dessert came. Adam got the fruit spice cake. It was moist and delicious and lovely.
I went with the crème brulee because it’s always what I order if it’s on the menu. This one even had a side! A crème brulee with a side of shortbread cookies!
In closing, I’d like to say how awesome and fun this dinner was. You should definitely check this little spot out. But where is it, you ask? The Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland (Goose Hollow). They’re open Monday-Friday for lunch at noon and dinner at 7pm.
Also I just applied for their baking and pastry program. So there’s that. Making my dreams come true. There’s no better time than now.
