PDX Area Fav Things: Nordies tax-free shopping, The Nines Hotel and Meriwether's Restaurant

This past weekend, I spent Sunday in Portland, OR with my family.  I set up a personal stylist appointment at Nordstrom downtown, for my mom and I to find dresses for my brother's wedding in June.
It was SUCH a good experience and so fun.  Both of us found dresses, shoes, etc...  We can cross this off our wedding "to do" list.  I do need a few alterations, but I think my mom is good to go.  I'm so happy my mom had this special personal shopping experience.  
After our appointment, we met my good friend and sorority sister, Christina Mueller, at The Nines hotel for a drink and catching up.  Her and I stay close via text/phone/email, but sadly hadn't seen each other in like 3 years.  She is about to move with her hubby to Maine for 3 years - he is a pilot with our Customs and Border Patrol.  Hopefully she will be able to visit me in Seattle this spring.
Next we headed to Meriwether's to exchange cars, and meet up with my brother, Suzanne and her twin, Jen.  So much fun!!  My dad should have had fun - he was at the head of a table full of loud women! HA LOL   Jen and I were able to hammer out some possible bachelorette weekend dates and ideas, so things are finally starting to come together for this wedding.  Being the uber-planner I am, this makes ML happy!