Changing Plans Again

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It's a good looking spring day outside and that means the parks are full & the construction is detouring. 
Out of all the plans we made and the many blocks we circled for parking; finally we landed on a popular little spot in Westmoreland and it was perfect!


First we experimented with our camera





And then we got to the dirty work of play!



Her name is rainbow...

 Don't forget your hat on those sunny days!
Shop for an Adventure Cap 


Location: 7530 SE 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202, USA

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