Our children’s French + Francophile book collection came in handy for the exciting news we shared with Henry and Marie this week (and are now sharing with you)!! While these shelves usually have an interesting mix of subjects, I gathered and arranged these especially for our announcement. We invited them in (mommy poised with camera in hand), let them peruse the familiar books, and then posed the magic question after they had a chance to study them.
“We’re going to be taking a very special trip soon – can you guess where we’re going?!” To which they simultaneously replied “France!” + “Paris!”!!! I just had to animate these photos for full effect. I think it’s safe to say they’re excited.
WE’RE GOING TO PARIS!!!!!!!!!
I share Marie’s feelings in the third gif photo!! yessssssss! this is beyond adorable and we’re ALL excitedly awaiting your trip with you! hehe
me too Annie – YES!!! thank you so much for sharing in our excitement…it’s something we’ve worked hard for. cannot. wait.
BRAVO! I’m a very happy Dad/Father-in-Law/ and Grampy!
aw, thanks Dad…xoxo!
Marie-type hands in the air over here. SO EXCITED!
YAY! thank you so much for your support + sharing in our excitement Amy!
So very excited for you all! You are going to have the best trip.
thank you Louise!!
J’adore Paris! Your little girl’s reaction is The Best! I hope you guys have the most amazing time.
merci Belle!
Hurray! You guys are going to have such a wonderful trip. So glad it’s happening!
thank you Robin – now if we can just chunnel over to London for a day…!!
Exactly! Though if I were you (and no offence to London) but I might soak up every second of time in Paris instead. Diana Vreeland once said, “The best thing about London is Paris” and I tend to agree. :)
oh wow, I’ve never heard that one Robin (and I’m a big fan of Vreeland)! thank you for saying that…I was looking at the cost to chunnel over last night and it’s just too much (already blowing our budget as you can imagine). ;)
someday….someday! still want to get there. xx
I know what you mean! Travel throughout Europe is never as cheap as you think it’ll be. It’s definitely more affordable than flying from the States, but it still costs once you’re over here for sure. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!
Yay! And we’ll need to recreate the reading session with Ced and Marie :)
bonne idée Lindsey! xo
Congratulations on your big family trip! You all are going to have a blast! Super cute photo’s of your children.
thank you Kathy!
What a wonderful way to break the news to your kids! Plus your book collection is delightful. Can’t wait to see pictures and get a re-cap of your trip.
thanks so much Miranda – we’re going next month, can’t wait!
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C’est trop bien ! I can’t wait to see what you all will visit during your time here. Let me know if you want any museum advice!
merci Marina!
Have SO much fun! Can’t wait to see the photos :)
thank you Cailin!
So looking forward to having the opportunity to meet you in Paris! How exciting for you and your adorable family : ) Lou xx
yes, ditto Lou, merci! xx
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