Hubby, the youngest child and I went down to Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Man, was that place packed with people. Well, the Blues Festival is going on down there as well as all of the 4th of July festivities. Add in some 95 degree heat and the sunshine...You'll have to click on the photos to view the full size.
I took the first photo while laying on a blanket in the park. You can just see the Willamette river and the park's walkway.
Here is a closer view of the Willamette River. I wanted to jump in...it was just THAT hot. I refrained...and got a nice sun burn instead. OUCH!
All of those boats in the water there are getting a nice view of the Blues Festival. Perfect boating weather, of course...
Another view from the park, towards the Portland. Not sure what building that is? With all of those satellites on top I was thinking it was one of the local news stations. Any ideas? Beats me.
We even encountered Lady Liberty...sweating her silver make up off. That's Miss Hannah (the youngest) giving her a dollar for the photo. Clever idea...the woman was making pretty good money there in her up-turned hat.
Miss Hannah catching some rays. She was not thrilled that I took a photo of her. I swear, the older Han gets the more I see my sister in her. A dark-haired version of her, anyway. She has the same smile...I swear.
Well, the last photo...Hubby and I together, a rare photo. Okay, I admit it's a bad photo of me. Like I said it was mid-90's, sweaty, hot and I had just ran through the Salmon Spring fountain with Hannah. So, I was more than a little damp. The sun was in my eyes too. Oh well.We were going to stay for the fireworks, but with the heat and the sun burn...forget it. There was no way I could have made it to 10 pm. We headed home after having dinner at Carl's Jr. downtown. I am now sweating my ass off in my apartment, but at least I can lounge around in my under wear if I wanna...Nyah!























