We joined our friends at the foot-traffic-only opening of the Christmas lights on Peacock lane last week, and it had a really fun block party vibe. Lucy and Lilac were full of curiosity and mischief, touching reindeer and stars, licking peppermint lollipop lights, snuggling larger-than-life penguins, and generally getting on everyone's lawn. I halfheartedly tried to rein it in while simultaneously snapping pictures, but in my mind I pretended it was like Halloween and that these nice owners of festive houses welcome child participation, and not just passive observance. From eavesdropping, I know bystanders at least thought they were cute.
In related news, I think if you Google "top hip things" or "dorky cool Portland" you'll probably get some combination of unicycles, bagpipes, and Santa suits in the top ten. This delightful gentleman wrapped up all three for our entertainment:
Thank you, sir!
This guy was also nice, and reminded me of an art installation Shaggy created in the garage of his rental house in college senior year. Bikes and lights were made to go together.
