Our Dear Diary

Season 3 Episode 2: Home Depot Don't Play That!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 60:42

We finally got all of our stuff, almost in one pieceDoes having a matching bedroom set make you an official adult?(Insert fire related pun here)We're torn on the Northern LightsSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Season 3 Episode 1: We're Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 34:42

Alaska Adventures - RayLee starts school, News Notes - The Berlin hotel/aquarium collapsed, and football is almost over. Who are we pulling for?Military Moments - We talk military moves - good and bad.Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 34: The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 76:06

Driving from Northern Colorado to AlaskaSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Season 2: Episode 33 We Have A House

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 31:31

We got a house in AlaskaNiko's almost done with classWe're home for the holidaysSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

Episode 32: RayLee gets clipped up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 53:50

RayLee is still loving schoolHaze can't beat the illnesses Kelsey is loving volunteeringNiko finally got into his college classSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 31: Bikes are officially cool

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 61:06

RayLee gets her ears pierced and finally likes riding her bikeNiko's exploring the areaKelsey gets to volunteer in the classroomSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 30: It's too soon for the Kiss and Go line

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 48:10

Kelsey visits AlaskaNiko's back to huntingRayLee is serious about her schoolSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 29: Farm Simulator Really Let Niko Down

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 29:01

Niko did all of the moving thingsWe're finally a Family again!RayLee goes to her FIRST day of school. We're not crying, YOU'RE crying!Niko's been ablate help a bit on the farm, it's no like the game he used to playSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 28: Niko's Packing Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 37:18

The packers come tomorrow, will Niko forget anythingFour wheelers were tough on the kidsLip Tinting session 2 updateSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 27: Moving updates

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 37:06

We're selling the carShould we drive to AlaskaAll the cool Alaska books we haveSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 26: NIKO'S BACK

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 68:12

Niko recaps his classSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

Episode 25: Home for Harvest

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 27:04

Niko's graduationCrazy Uber driversHome for HarvestSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 24: Happy 4th

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 20:18

Jurassic WorldWhy is school supply shopping so stressfulOur Favorite summer activitiesBaggage issues and tipsSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

Episode 23: Get Your Head Out of Your Apps

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 30:56

Swimming at GrandmasSlushie and Gator obsessionsLocal restaurants we loveUpdate on NikoEuropean Country overviewsSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 22: Happy Dad Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 27:17

Chick - Fil- A Play PlacePurse DesigningLip TintingNiko's locked downSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 21: We're Adjusting to the Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 20:09

RayLee's first ever VBSBallet has startedHaze might potty trainRayLee killed her first mothSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 20: Did Johnny Win?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 23:08

Chili's has a RoombaThe Verdict is inHaze's birthday successUpdate on NikoSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 19: We're Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 24:16

Kelsey and the kids made it home75 hard has begunNiko made it to schoolRayLee needs time to adjust to the farmSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 18: Tatted Up!

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 35:13

The fam went to the local zoo one last timeNiko planed an overnight date nightNiko and Kelsey get tatted upWe talk about the future of the pod... Sans NikoSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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It was Ms. Vasquez! In the Courtroom! With the Cross-Examination!

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 46:44

We took the kids to Playmobil parkWe stopped in Nuremberg and Bamburg on the way backThe Amber Heard vs. Johnny Depp case is back on! Which means sleep is back off!Our European travel is probably over, we talk final top-3sSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 16: Heidelberg for the Win... AGAIN!!!

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 20:05

We pick up Lorie, and stop by Heidelberg on the way backWe hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!Kels stumbled upon an absolute jackpot for NikoNiko answers Kelsey's question from last weekSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 15: The Tangent Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 68:12

Kelsey made THE BEST cupcake for Niko's Birthday!Niko is quite the poet (or so he thinks)The whole fam goes to the Spring Fest... Pretty much a massive carnival with the sketchiest of ridesWe give a moving updateWe go off on a few tangentsForgive our tardiness, we're heavily invested in the Depp v. Heard caseSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 14: Niko Gets ANOTHER Ticket

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 84:30

It's official, Niko lost his licenseHaze almost gets pink eyeWe talk about our great trip to ZurichNiko gets another ticket... This time on the trainNiko turns 32We talk Kels's "law" hobby and the Depp-Heard caseSocial Media:

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Episode 13: Niko Takes a Dumpster Dive

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 36:13

We talk about our Easter weekendNiko goes dumpster diving for quite the findWe give an update in Niko's college classes, and upcoming military classWe're going on another vacationWe finally have a moving updateSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 12: Niko is Losing His License???

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 53:58

We talk about our (yet another) unsuccessful train rideWe talk about Niko and RayLee's Spartan RacesNiko gets a new phoneNiko also gets his license suspendedHappy Easter Everyone!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 11: Would You Rather?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 39:27

Niko and RayLee are doing Spartan RacesKels has some big debatesWe play "would you rather?"Kels and the kids are moving home in MayWe give an update on the move... Not much doing hereSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 10: Why Are You Yelling At Me???

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 33:50

We went to Ramstein... Or Little America as some may call itHaze can't catch a breakRayLee has some sass... Shocker!Kels gets a craft tool upgradeWhy was Kelsey yelling at Niko?We give a moving update... or a lack of oneSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 9: 80 Grit S%#@s!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 34:42

We give an update on Haze... A couple of them actuallyWe give the last update for basketball, sadlyKels has become quite the expert on public transportation, some might say an advisorWe give an update on the moveSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 8: Lion with Dentures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 42:01

RayLee went on her first date night... And it was with the familyHaze took his first hospital worthy spill. The first of not too many we hopeWe're experiencing dust rain here. It's giving Niko some real "summer 2014" vibesWe give another weekly update on the moveSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 7: Always Drive by the Lemon Lot... Always!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 46:17

We're back from a short, unexpected breakNiko talks about the last two weeks of basketballKelsey Is making BIG moves for the moveWe talk about our biggest concerns for the upcoming moveWe hope you don't get bored with all of the moving talkSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 6: From start, to... FINNISH... Get it???

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 62:59

We talk about our most recent trip to Finland, start to finishWe talk about some of the foods we had while thereWe give an update on our favorite travel locationsSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 5: Must be Pound Cake!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 34:09

Weekly basketball updateNiko finished, and PASSED his statistics classWe went on a Valentine's Day DateWatching football in Germany sucks, sacrifices were made for the Super BowlSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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S2 Episode 4: We Make a HUGE Announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 43:51

Niko gives an update on basketballWe make a big announcement!!!Kelsey gives Niko a Valentine's Day quizSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 3: Legen - Wait for it - Dary!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 25:01

Niko talks about his second basketball gamePractice this week went MUCH better than any of the last few weeksWe talk about our new show... Hence the episode title. We also talk about the difficulties we face in finding new shows to watchSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 2: You're an Online College Professor! Relax!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 39:45

Niko gets a CPAPThe first basketball game was a success... Practice this week, maybe not so muchKels got her hair didNiko is on the downhill with college, but it feels like the uphillRayLee wants another vacationSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 53: Season 2 Premiere!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 88:31

Welcome to the season 2 folks!We talk about our amazing trip to Rome! There was so much packed into such a short period of timeNiko and RayLee have a new fun activitySocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 52: Not so Prime Rib

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 26:21

We talk about what we did over the HolidaysWe took a trip for RayLee's BirthdayWe talk about our family Christmas traditions, or lack thereofNiko is embarking on his first coaching experience... you gotta start somewhereSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 51: JFK once said "Ich bin ein Berliner." True Story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 55:33

We took another train to BerlinWe encountered yet another "Karen" on the train on the way out... This didn't take longWe found the closest thing we could find to a Texas Roadhouse... And went TWICE!We went to ALL of the Christmas MarketsOur trip home could have been MUCH WORSE than it wasWe announce the winner to our giveaway!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 50: Statistical Ill-iteracy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 40:03

We talk our busy, but extremely successful, SaturdayKels is having a lot of trouble finding a play kitchen for the kidsWe dialed into the annual gingerbread house making contest that Niko's Mom holdsWe give kid update... Our kids continue to keep us on our toesNiko gives a school updateSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 49: The Successful Hunt for Christmas Markets Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 37:06

We're not really sure where Germany ends and France begins, or the other way aroundAnother weekend, another Christmas MarketWe give an update on the latest way that COVID is trying to be the Grinch yet againOne of our little nuggets is sickNiko wins an award.Social Media

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Episode 48: Viva la Espana!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 75:08

We talk about our new favorite European CityIt was almost a trip for three, and not fourWe had Happy Tapas Day, opposed to Happy Thanksgiving DaySocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 47: Christmas is officially on! Or maybe it's off... Who really knows?!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 26:01

Heidelburg Christmas MarketChristmas markets everywhere else... or lack thereofDining here vs dining in the USHAPPY THANKSGIVING!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 46: The Fam is Back in Town!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 26:53

Kels and the kids are finally back!Kels talks about her flight back, was it similar to her last experience?Niko has yet another gameChristmas markets will be a thing this year... For now...COVID numbers are on the rise here. Let's not take away Christmas AGAIN!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 45: Happy Veteran's Day! The Fam is Coming Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 36:40

Happy Veteran's Day to those that have served, are serving, and will serve. Veterans, go and enjoy all of your free meals and things today. You deserve it!Kels goes on her first kid-free girl's trip thanks to a few people, and a best friend that made it really possibleKels and her sisters get a tattoo, a first for one of themKels and the kids are coming back, and Niko could not be more excited!This obviously means Niko has to get everything that he was supposed to get done in the last six weeks, done. If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute.Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.comWe created a Fam Jam playlist for our car rides!

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Episode 44: Fortnite and Bleached Shirts... IYKYK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 40:59

Kels and kids go to the Denver aquariumKels and the kids get to go see one of Niko's old friends, and RayLee falls in love with their puppiesThey meet Little Baby Hank, and got to see Niko's Mom, Stepdad, Brother, and future Sister-in-lawKels talks about Human BeanKels talks about her new craft hobbyNiko talks about his new discovery of Fortnite... LOSER!!!We talk about how we did Halloween apart.Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 43: That "Back Home" Life Though...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 39:27

Kels talks about things she's missed from back home, some that she knew about, and some that she didn't realize that she missedPumpkin Spice SZNWhat are you guys doing with you pop?Niko rekindles an old relationship... with... Top Ramen???Social MediaFacebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 42: Frankfurt... Not So Bad After All

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 30:53

Apparently you have to try Frankfurt twiceWe talk about our first German airport experience when from the outgoing perspectiveWe reveal a big surprise!Social Media

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Episode 41: We Now Own a Farm...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 26:49

RayLee started some new activities, which she LOVES!We don't see eye to eye on hair stylesWe now have a farm... Kind ofWe have a surprise update from Kelsey!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 40: Pumpkin Spice Season is Upon us!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 46:57

Niko gets his back surgeryWe go to the yearly pumpkin patch/display (it was much better last year)Social Media:

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Episode 39: Part IV (and the last) of our Paris Mini-Series - Disneyland Paris!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 38:01

We talk about how we got to Disney, our experience staying on a Disney Resort (a first for Niko and the kids obviously)We talk about our favorite rides, and the ones we wish we got to rideWe sort of compare Disney World to our first Disney park experience abroadLastly, we talk about something that happened on our train ride backSocial Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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Episode 38: Part III of our Paris Mini-Series - Last Couple Days in Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 27:19

This was our last day in the city of ParisWe did all of the Paris thingsWe toured the Louvre, went to the top of the Eiffel Tower, took a lunchtime boat tour that took us around the whole city, and went back to the Eiffel Tower on out last night to watch it light up... and TWINKLE!!! Everyone loved it!!!Social Media:Facebook: @ourdeardiary2021Instagram: @ourdeardiarypodcast2021E-mail: ourdeardiary2021@gmail.com

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