Johnny's week

Johnny was gone all last week to the Azores for work.  This was his third trip going to this beautiful island, and from these pics, it's hard for me to believe that he was working.

Glad he had a nice time, but I'm even more glad that he's home.  Life is better when Johnny's around.

Paris!

Last week I was so lucky to be able to spend the day in Paris with my great friend, Rachel.  She's sadly moving, and wanted one last Paris trip, and so my wonderful husband watched the kiddos so that we could have a care-free, adult paced day.  We left at 6:30 a.m., arrived in Paris a couple hours later, and returned home by midnight.  We were oh so tired, but it was absolutely worth it!

We enjoyed macaron after macaron, and of course more than one crepe.  Nutella paired with banana was completely life changing...

This was my second trip to Paris, and the Eiffel tower is still my favorite part.  I absolutely loved sitting there, childless, stress-less, and soaking it all in.

Thanks Rachel for organizing this incredible day.  I loved every minute of it; other than our serious sprint to catch our first train.  I felt like I was in a movie chasing our train, and jumping on just in the nick of time.  On second thought, I kind of liked it.

Now for picture overload...

(Notre Dame)

Au revoir Paris!

Dear Grandma Gayle,

Thanks so much for coming all this way, and for taking two weeks off to travel with us.  

We really loved having you here, and sure do miss having you around!

Hazel especially loved her grandma attention, feeding the ducks and birds, and particularly loved play doh time!  (Hazel wishes that I had your skills, 'cause she's getting really sick of me only making snakes.)

And, you've officially inspired me to try different cheeses.  So today I bought my first fancy 

Blue Stilton cheese.  I'll let you know if can handle this one.  

Well keep adding to your England bucket list, because we'd sure like you to come back soon!

Love,

Becky, Johnny, and the Hazelnut