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Since our days of running around the neighborhood together, then having classes together in high school … Tara has now found the man of her dreams and is planning her beautiful wedding! 
My favorite shot of the day!
We took our very first little vacation as a family of 3 this past weekend, and it really could not have been any more perfect! Sean, Jordan and I went to Portland for the weekend , with no real plans in mind except checking out yummy restaurants , walking around, and a little (tax free) shopping.
Portland was everything I was expecting and more! It was literally as perfect as I could imagine a city to be… super friendly people everywhere we went, stunning architecture , fun little shops and restaurants , interesting antique malls, tons of beautiful trees and green everywhere, so eco-friendly, and that cozy sweater weather that I love – but what I loved most about it was the small town vibe in the beautiful city!
So I asked Sean how many pictures would be too many for this post. He asked me to look up the official rules of blogging. I informed him that there were not any (at least that I’m aware of)….and thats why there are over 50 pictures….enjoy
The flight was great, Jordan did SO well! These couple pictures are from my (terrible) point and shoot, but I thought Jordan’s expression was too cute not to post. This was when Sean was coming back to his seat , and Jordan was SO excited he screamed (the only time he raised his voice while on the flights , I might add).
On Saturday morning, we got up and went to the Portland Saturday Market. I have to mention that there was a dude that would carve your face onto a garden gnome for $9. I was SO excited! (and then we wondered later why the heck we did not do it!…next time for sure!)
Elephant Ears and Fruit Iced Tea’s ….the most perfect breakfast next to the port at the market!
Jordan made an interesting friend there too!
Probably the best family picture ever. (Jordan loves pulling hair these days, and the picture time was the perfect opportunity of course!)
…and then we tried again
Jordan checking out the port
Deschutes Brewery…yum! :
Tip for mom’s: Celery is great for teething babies!
Cupcake Jones…double yum!:
…and Jordan had his first cupcake taste, he dug it!
Voodoo Doughnut…tripple yum!: This place was seriously fun! (the 20 people in line would also agree). Just do yourself a favor and check out their doughnut menu on their site. Then just try to resist checking this place out. You wont be able to….and then your belly will be SO happy.
How could you not thoroughly enjoy a bacon maple bar? Seriously!
And of course he had even more play time on the bed…
Tax free shopping:
The famous Powell’s Books
Imagine living on this street….so pretty!
…and having Pine State Biscuits next door…amazing!!!
Some one gave the little man a red balloon while out and about.
On our last day we had lunch at the (oh-so-adorable) Cloud Seven .
We had some yummy hot tea (that made me warm to the soul) , ham and cheese sandwiches, and a side of sweet potato peanut soup (amazing!) .
Daddy and Jordan walking around & checking things out…
And our last family picture before heading back down and heading to the airport.
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One of the most fun trips we have taken for sure! So much awesome stuff to do
Great pics too babe (especially since most were taken through a car window)
Lets go back…………tomorrow!
love love love the shot of jordan and sean on the bed!
Love the pictures of Jordan. You two make it look so easy and fun. Glad you all had a great time.
Oh man this looks like it was tons of fun. This is also one thing that Jen and I just haven't had time to post anything about our family lately, and hopefully in the near future we can post some things besides just business stuff. Thanks for posting this blair. Its a good reminder for us.
So wonderful! You definitely saw more of Portland than we did. I agree though, it's such a beautiful place full of friendly people
, so I will leave you with some super fun pictures of these beautiful ladies and some fantastic details they put into the shoot! 
Such a beautiful team of wedding pros!
So let me just say, these cupcakes from Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach were some of the best I have ever had. Not to mention, gorgeous! Seriously, go get some! (and pick me up a couple too)
Cake & Cupcakes: Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach, Jenine Cravatt, jenine@cupcakescouturemb.com
Flowers, Styling, and Design: None other than the fab Orange Blossom Special Events!
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Perfect! Exactly what I wanted — actually, even better!
Great post! I will keep them in mind. I love this venue too! OMG!
Looks pretty b-e-a-utiful! Love all the details babe!
Blair, you are too sweet!! And these shots turned out AMAZING — THANK YOU!! I'm so excited to see more! Hope we weren't too difficult to shoot, haha.
Woot woot!! These are great my friend!!!!
Okay so I have raved about my friend Brooke before. She runs Orange Blossom Special Events and is an amazing coordinator. Not only is she great at making sure weddings go off with out a hitch, but she’s also the sweetest friend! I am so happy to say that after working with her, we got to be pretty close and I just LOVE all of our lunch dates, and time we get to spend together. So I was incredibly stoked to shoot her and her new hubby Ari’s day after portrait session! …and let me just say that Ari is just as sweet as Brooke!
Brooke & Ari – Sean, Jordan and I had so much fun shooting you two, and we SO enjoyed our Philippe’s lunch date afterwards! Yum! Thanks again for everything!!
T O T A L hotties!!!
And I will leave you with a little behind the scene’s action for ya! (family addition)
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love literally everything on this post!!! her shoes are insaneballs!
these are great, blair!!!
Stunning images, really captured the couple on their day. Love the locations, so different
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Great job B! DTW is such a rad place to hang out and take pics
Great shots Blair! Beautiful locations and I love the variety of shots.
lovin number 3 and love the smiles in the 7th from the bottom!
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What a beautiful place that was! Ross and Tara are rad, I cannot wait for the wedding
loooove the last image!!! love.