Jasmine and I headed to the city of Tigard’s annual family festival for food, fun, and fireworks. You might remember we attended last year’s festival. This year was bigger and better.

Last year it was held in the lawn behind the library. This year it was located at a regional park with playgrounds, game fields, picnic areas, and ample parking. Jasmine tested out all the playground activities. Her favorite was the arched monkey bars and the crazy seesaw contraption.

Last year the bbq was hotdogs and hamburgers. This year was pulled pork, mesquite beans, and potato salad. All were excellent. Unfortunately, Jasmine didn’t like the bbq pork, I think the taste and texture were too new for her. She said I would have to eat her sandwich. Oh, the sacrifices a dad must make for his daughter.

Last year dessert was icecream bars, this year was hand scooped double dipped waffle cones. Jasmine choose chocolate, and I choose black cherry swirl. We enjoyed our treats while listening to the band play patriotic songs at the park pagoda.

Jasmine played at the playground until evening, then we headed over to the open field with a blanket and snuggled while watching the amazing fireworks to close out another great family festival.