We found out a few days ago that our French Visas were approved and come January 31st we’ll be moving to Paris for a year! I bought our one-way nonrefundable tickets today so it is official. It is so strange to me that all you have to do to move to France is to do it. That sounds funny but I sort of thought someone would stop us and tell us we can’t.
The last few years have been rough since we’ve dealt with Roman’s surgeries and the stress of medical bills so I’m really looking forward to a year of slowing down, spending time with my family, and experiencing the “joie de vivre” of France.
photo from Flickr (and actually its from Italy) but I liked the photo.
Paul will continue to paint and freelance as a designer and I will continue as a freelance writer/blogger. We were happily surprised to find out that rent is actually cheaper in Paris than in San Francisco!
Anna Kim Photography
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! That's wonderful news!
Making it Lovely
November 3, 2010
Yay yay yay!
Lehua
November 3, 2010
Congrats!! Can't wait to hear about all your wonderful adventures!
jodi
November 3, 2010
amazing! congrats!!!
Sugar
November 3, 2010
Can I tell you how jealous I am. Amazing and so fun!!
nole
November 3, 2010
Yay! It's so wonderfully fantastic that you're able to do this – a year in Paris! It's going to be such an incredible experience! Congratulations!
Mackenzie {Design Darling}
November 3, 2010
Félicitations!
dandee
November 3, 2010
What a dream! So happy for you + your little family.
sfgirlbybay
November 3, 2010
i am so excited for you. you make me want to jump on a plane and do it myself! i can't wait to follow your adventures! 🙂
Allysha
November 3, 2010
How fun. I am completely jealous!
Tricia
November 3, 2010
Oh goodness – hurrah! Can't wait to hear and see what life holds for you!
Caroline, No.
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! You must be thrilled. I'm thinking of doing the same but from London to NYC for 6 months and yes – when you start planning it you realise, oh, this can be done! And it'll work out cheaper for me too, win.
I look forward to reading all about it! If you want a London contact, I'm here. (Well, if I'm not in NYC. ;p)
debbie
November 3, 2010
That is amazing…I hope you take us on a bit of your journey, it is such an incredible place…you lucky girl.
Law of Attraction
November 3, 2010
amazing. i'm so excited for your family. what an adventure!
Angie
November 3, 2010
Congratulations on living a dream!
Miguelina
November 3, 2010
Congratulations!
99daysinparis
November 3, 2010
so exciting and so very jealous…my husband, baby and i are in our final month in Paris and i'm becoming very sad and not looking forward to going back home. i already look forward to returning sooner rather than later. just watch out for dog poop with your stroller! eat as many pastries and baguettes as you can! enjoy!
ps. strollers + metro = pain in the butt
Tiffany
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! I find that very inspiring and exciting. Can't wait to follow your adventures.
superjuicychicken
November 3, 2010
YEAH. Congrats. My friend did that with her two kids
in a town called la Rochelle. They loved it! bestbest.
superjuicychicken
November 3, 2010
YEAH. Congrats. My friend did that with her two kids
in a town called la Rochelle. They loved it! bestbest.
simply blythe
November 3, 2010
Yes! Now that's the way to live….just going for it.
Victoria
November 3, 2010
YAY- Congrats for you guys, what an amazing year you will have!
mosey
November 3, 2010
What excellent news. And I'm only a little bit jealous. Sort of. Will you design/plan events there as well? Can't wait to see a twinkly dinner party in the Tuileries…
Joslyn
November 3, 2010
this is HUGELY exciting. Congrats Jordan!!
Sara @ House Bella
November 3, 2010
What an exciting thought!
Renee
November 3, 2010
Wow! Congratulations! How very exciting! I LOVED Paris and would love to bring the kids some day! Can't wait to read about all the wonderful things you'll do and find there! So jealous!
Happenstance
November 3, 2010
Wow, must feel so surreal! Kudos to you and the fam for being up for the adventure. I'm definitely making note:) So excited to continue reading about your adventure!
Rebecca
November 3, 2010
lucky! I always enjoy your blog and will love hearing about paris adventures. A few fav. food spots to pic up treats for a picnic:
-For pastries,Dalloyau, and the address is 2 Place Edmond Rostand, 75006. Its near the eastern entrance to the Luxembourg Gardens, just off Blvd Saint Michel.
-For food, go to Gerard Mulot, 76 rue de Seine, 75006, which is in the neighborhood north of park.
Jan
November 3, 2010
Congratulations! Paris is such a great city to be an expat in. Enjoy every second!
Ashley
November 3, 2010
Super exciting! Congrats!
marlene
November 3, 2010
"It is so strange to me that all you have to do to move to France is to do it."
YEAH! Love this!! We traveled with our kids around the country in our Airstream and that sentence is so true. All you have to do is do it!
The818
November 3, 2010
Wow, congratulations! That's an amazing choice to have made, I can't wait to follow your adventures, and I hope you love every moment of it!
Janette
November 3, 2010
Onward ho! Congrats!
JAMIE
November 3, 2010
Covered in CHILLS! How brave and adventuresome!
I'm so happy for your family…
Brand New and Beautiful
November 3, 2010
What an exciting adventure!
Sheri Reed
November 3, 2010
wow, what fun and croissants you will have!
arre
November 3, 2010
yahoo! and congratulations! that is wonderfully exciting news! go you!
Jenna
November 3, 2010
Wowee, that's big news, but so exciting! Félicitations!
the southern hostess
November 3, 2010
Eek! I'm so excited for you.
Nikki
November 3, 2010
So fantastic! Can't wait to read all about your adventures!
Meg
November 3, 2010
Oh yayyyyy! I can't wait to read along!!! Congrats you guys!!!
I don't want to do this in Paris myself, but I'm dying to do it in London, so I want to see how it pans out (rubs hands together). It's a little like we need to go too 🙂
Tina
November 3, 2010
I love you for doing this!!!! This is very inspirational indeed.
I cannot wait to see you how your year unfolds.
Love + Marriage
November 3, 2010
Was the visa process easy? The idea of that is most daunting to me. How long did it take you guys?
You are so inspiring!
Abbigail
November 3, 2010
I am so happy for you all! What a wonderful time it will be.
Kim @ Inspired Goodness
November 3, 2010
That's such wonderful news! I'm sure you will have the time of your life.
Can't wait till the Paris posts begin!!
Tiffany
November 3, 2010
congratulations Jordan!
.caroline armelle.
November 3, 2010
wow! congrats!
i lived in paris twice during college and during lots of summers growing up, it's by far my favorite city in the world. good luck! i'm envious.
evany
November 3, 2010
Hooo! So happy for the whole Ferney clan, yay!!
La Vie est Belle
November 3, 2010
On vous souhaitera la bienvenue dans un pays marveilleux et penible (ca depend les jours!)
Jane Flanagan
November 3, 2010
That's amazing Jordan! Congrats.