16 years married! It's been an amazing adventure! I'm so grateful to have such a great partner in this ride of life. We were able to celebrate with a weekend away sans enfants. We swapped childcare with our dear friends the Stephensons, they took our kids for a weekend and we took their kids the following weekend. It was a win win win all around. Not only did all the parents get a fun couples weekend away, but the kids had a blast together both weekends. Can't say enough how grateful we are for this family's friendship. They have enriched our lives in so many ways.
With the kids safely deposited at the Stephensons, we took off for Paris for a long weekend. What a dream to celebrate our anniversary in the city of lights, the city that has always held a special place in my heart. It's where some of my life's dreams have come true, and more dreams were born. We have been to Paris together before, more than once, but never alone. This was a special treat.
We were lucky enough to enjoy mostly great weather the entire weekend. It was the perfect wintry Paris scene. We spent most of our time wandering, walking along the Seine, visiting a few favourite neighbourhoods and landmarks. And most of all consuming all manner of divine French food.
While I was distracted taking photos my cute husband snuck around the corner to procure us this lock to affix to Pont des Arts, the famous Parisian bridge upon which countless lovers have proclaimed their love and devotion by attaching their own lovelocks.
I really never tire of seeing this structure. It still gives me the same thrill it did all those years ago when I saw it for the first time and screamed aloud. (Only now I don't actually scream aloud!)
Pastries and fresh baguettes sur les quais for breakfast, don't mind if I do!
In another sweet gesture my wonderful husband took me up this giant ferris wheel for a panoramic ride. I have known about La Roue de Paris for a while, and have always wanted to ride it. Being up high is not one of Scott's favourite experiences, so it was extra thoughtful of him to do this for me.
