Well, we leave for Europe today.
I’ve literally been tip toeing around the house in excitement, doing a happy jig.
For those of you who don’t know…by the grace of the good Lord, Kev and I are able to go to a wedding of my dear Aline (my family’s old exchange student from Switzerland!) who is marrying a pretty awesome Dutch man. They are getting married in Rotterdam, so off to the Netherlands we go!
However, before we make it to the Netherlands, Kev and I are flying into Paris for a few days.
This probably goes without saying, but how dreamy is Paris in the summer with your lover?!?
And, since Kev and I have both been to Paris before (separately) and seen all the major sights, we feel as though this trip will be perfect to just get lost and soak in all the elegant streets, cute cafes, and beautiful scenery. No rushing around trying to make it to all the tourist attractions!
In my excitement I’ve made a quick list of the things I can’t wait to do with Kevin....
- Take a romantic picture in front of the Eiffel tower!
Cheesy, I know, but seriously, does it get any more romantic than that?
Cheesy, I know, but seriously, does it get any more romantic than that?
- Eat a gluten free crepe and croissant.
I’m pretty sure I could live on crepe’s and croissants, and when I found out I was gluten intolerant, I literally shed tears that I would never again bite into the buttery goodness of French croissant again.
But ALAS!
To my great excitement, I googled and found both a gluten free bakery AND a gluten free creperie with the BEST REVIEWS EVER! I am in heaven!
Because honestly, what is a trip to Paris without a croissant or crepe?!?!?
I’m pretty sure I could live on crepe’s and croissants, and when I found out I was gluten intolerant, I literally shed tears that I would never again bite into the buttery goodness of French croissant again.
But ALAS!
To my great excitement, I googled and found both a gluten free bakery AND a gluten free creperie with the BEST REVIEWS EVER! I am in heaven!
Because honestly, what is a trip to Paris without a croissant or crepe?!?!?
- Watch the little boys play with their toy sailboats at lexumbourg gardens.
- Stroll, hand in hand, down the Champs de Elysse.
- Sit on the steps of Sacre Coeur at sunset and watch the street performers.
- Dance along the banks of the Siene and see the street vendors and maybe purchase a momento of our time there...maybe:)
-People watch for hours at a street cafe
-People watch for hours at a street cafe
- Lastly, pretend I’m in the movie “Midnight in Paris”.
(However contrary to Gil Pender, I think Paris is best in the sunshine!)
(However contrary to Gil Pender, I think Paris is best in the sunshine!)
What is your favorite thing to do in Paris? Besides the major sites, are there any must-sees that you’ve experienced?
Have a beautiful week dear friends…thinking of you from Paris!
Love Katie
and ps- the winner of the give-away is Rebecca Vandemark!
yeah...so excited to give these beauties to such a lovely and remarkable woman!
