We were excited about our trip: because we had never been to Paris, and because we were in need of a bit of down time. But a couple of weeks before we traveled, Zack and I found out that there was going to be something else to look forward to...
A family that we've become very close with here in Sandefjord was also vacationing in Paris at the same time. It was their Christmas gift to their two daughters, whom our boys adore. We waited until just before traveling to let the boys know (mainly so they didn't accidentally spoil the surprise for the girls).
We hoped we would have the chance to grab a coffee or share a meal together. What a wonderful treat that we got to spend all day Monday and several hours on Tuesday with each other. It was fun to explore new places together - and to get to practice Norwegian at the same time! What a great way to get to know our friends better.
We will not soon forget our time with our sweet friends: lots of laughs, checking out cool cars on Champs, exploring a Christmas market, crowded trains, pastries, Notre Dame, the tour of coffee shops, and what M&M probably thought was the worst meal of their trip (sorry about the spices - but we love Chipotle!).
We are so thankful for sweet friends!
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| Arc de Triomphe |
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| Car shop on Champs Elysees |
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| Christmas Market... and a moose?!?! |
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| Notre Dame |
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This shop sells some interesting things...
look in the back of the window! |
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| Friends |
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| Waiting on hot chocolate |
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| She is so good with Daniel |
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| Best Buddies |
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| Sharing dessert on their 19th wedding anniversary |
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| Good friends, good coffee... and always silly |
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