West Linn Art in the Park

Waaaaay back in late August while looking for a fun and inexpensive way to spend a Saturday afternoon, we stumbled upon the annual West Linn Art in the Park event. The initial draw, of course, was the park.









There was a lot to see and do at the event, despite Gracie's reluctance to leave the playground. We thought this old tree was pretty, so we stopped for a quick pic:



On our way to the 'art' part of the event, we found this cool splash fountain. We couldn't resist letting Gracie play for awhile. Good thing it was a warm, sunny Indian Summer day:





In the distance, the sound of bagpipes beckoned:



... so we decided to stop for lunch and watch the entertainment line-up. Our favorite acts were the Bollywood dancers:





... especially the children's performance. (The little girl in pink was a hoot!)



We never actually made it to the art show that day. But... we had such a great time on Saturday that we returned on Sunday!

The art was wonderful, but once again we found ourselves enjoying the other activities. Grace really appreciated this red balloon:



And luckily, we knew to bring a swimsuit for Gracie this time:



But naturally, the playground was the highlight for Miss G.



Here's an adorable parting shot of my Hula Honeys. Aren't they sweet?