I have lived in Portland for 8 years...and did I know about Peacock lane? Nope. How sad is that! Thank goodness for smart friends who share all the things I have been missing out on for so long. Peacock lane was awesome. Its a street of lights with old victorian style houses. Christmas Lights that is. Im told that if you buy a house on that street y0u agree to decorate your house for the holidays. I would like to move there. Although I cant say not being able to have access to your street for about half a month would be fun. From 6pm-midnight you have your street/driveway blocked by all the crazies coming to see your decorations. I still think it would be cool though. And it was totally worth going to see. Lily loved it. She kept pointing, smiling and saying "Lights." It was adorable. We took the trip with the Sanow family and chose to walk the block instead of drive so the kids could get a better view. Β The only negative was that I was FREEZING. But Im always cold. Β Next time...More clothes...more bundled...and some hot cocoa to walk the street and life would be great. I think it should be a new tradition! If you are in Portland and have never been take a trip there next year! I only got one quick photo (my fingers were a bit numb...forgot gloves...oops). And sorry the boys look silly! But here is Jon, Dan and all the girls...
~Whitney