For their first week of spring break, the boys enjoyed frolicking around the city under an uncharacteristically warm April in Paris. Excuse my enthusiasm, but the weather was spectacular this past week - sunny seventy degree days! Comfortable enough to keep coats and gloves home, perfect temperatures for running around without breaking a sweat, but still cool under the shade.
What surprised me were the Parisians... as soon as the thermostat hit the low 70s, they shed their coats and so much more. Out came the sandals, short sleeves and summer dresses - it was a stunning show of skin! I think this was a way of exhaling from a long gray winter and because (like we experienced last summer) we don't know how many warm summery days there will be this summer, so take advantage whenever and as soon as you can... Il faut profiter!
As I write this though, Paris has quietly shifted back to cooler slate colored days starting this morning... which makes for a perfect time to change scenery. Ever since Paris became our home base, my family and I have vowed to try and discover other cities around Europe when we got the opportunity, so we'll be heading to Portugal soon.
If you'd like to come exploring with us, I'll be sharing photos on Instagram at @catherine_goron :)
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The lovely and talented Adrienne of My Memory Art, who spent 12 years in Paris with her family, recently started posting wonderfully nostalgic photos of her family during their time here. And this has instilled a greater urgency for me capture the precious moments of my family in the city. As a parent, given an opportunity like this for which I am so grateful, I am profoundly compelled...
looks like so much fun! I love those tender-new, green spring-leaves on the trees- one of my favourite things in spring. x
ReplyDeleteThe same happened here in Croatia, we had a week of brilliant weather and now the clouds have come back! Last summer was exceptionally awful so I'm sure this coming summer will be fantastic! Great idea to explore Portugal -- you'll love it!
ReplyDeleteI'll hang on to your summer forecast! :) Portugal (particularly oPorto) was so beautiful,... we loved the landscape, the food, the mix of architectural styles. And I can't say enough about its people - so kind and welcoming and gracious. We hope to be able to return...
DeleteThese candid shots are priceless keepsakes. Such joy in play! I love the step photo with the splash of red. Have a safe and fun-filled vacation!
ReplyDeleteI see you were also 'blessed' with a climber!! I can't believe that shot - same wall, same river, same Notre Dame...20 years later! Love the light and shadow play in your shots - it's like the light was frolicing right along with you!
ReplyDeleteBlessed with a climber is a very nice way to put it, I'll try and remember that the next time he climbs and my heart leaps out of my chest! ;)
DeleteYour boys look quite comfortable - and charming! - in their Paris skin! Looking forward to your trip images on IG.
ReplyDeleteThis post and recent ones detailing the arrival of spring in Paris was a visual delight, Catherine. You are definitely making memories for your family and thank you for sharing with all of us. It was fun to catch up today as we have been traveling between several states these past few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI've loved seeing your photos on IG. Seems like it was the perfect change of scenery.
ReplyDeleteAnd as I write this comment too, slate has become the predominant color, again. It does feel right then to seize every chance to warm up to the sun and the promise of brighter days ahead. When I lived in the Netherlands, people would shift to their spring attire even earlier and with temperatures way cooler than the ones we experienced in Paris lately. Your post reminded me just of how astonished I was at their reactions ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can imagine in the Netherlands folks are just as anxious for Spring to come! May take several years for me to shed clothes so quickly here ;)
DeleteLooks like they had a great day! Darling boys!
ReplyDeleteLooks like they had a great day! Darling boys!
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