Amelia, in Aix en Provence

                 Amelia by place d Albertas

When you live far away from your family and friends eventually they will come to visit you. My dear friend Erika did just that, and she brought along her six year old daughter Amelia, my youngest guest so far. Amelia, "A-Million" as I called her, was a trooper as she followed Erika and I around Aix en Provence (pronounced, "X.") I was amazed by her stamina, I think those pink boots she had on, did the trick to keeping up with us.

               Provence

Or maybe it was the ipod? I asked her what she was listening to and she rattled off a list of artists…I only recognized Raffi. I love Raffi.

Amelia didn’t miss a beat.

Provence

France

provence

France

Cezanne would have loved to have had such a model in front of his cherished St. Victorie. I know I did. A-Million fly back soon, I miss you already!

Photos: Amelia in Aix en Provence, by the Fountain d’Albertas and Cezanne place to paint St. Victoire.



Comments

35 responses to “Amelia, in Aix en Provence”

  1. I think this is the first time I am the first commenter!!
    I’m happy to hear Erika made it afterall despite the strike. I hope there were no travel issues for her 😉

  2. st. victoire et une petite fille aux bottes rose…
    the perfect scene for a painting of cesanne!

  3. Love and hugs and smiles across the miles my darling.
    I love you
    Christmas cheer all through the year
    and Sparkling Santa’s Kisses
    Love Jeanne

  4. what a wonderful lesson for such a sweet little girl to have a tour of France with someone who loves her very much…
    I enjoyed the tour with you and “A Million”

  5. A beautiful tour for a little princess . I love her pink shoes

  6. Hi Corey:
    It definitely was the pink boots : )
    How fun for her
    Peace
    carole

  7. How dang precious is she!!! How fun for you!!! I love Raffi too. That was a brilliant idea whoever came up with that one – Raffi on an ipod. I can only imagine how many people’s days were brightened seeing her in those pink boots probably singing along with Raffi. FUN!

  8. oh how wonderful. i watched a pagnol film last night with some friends…and we were commenting about the wonderful light in provence. lovely post and super child full of energy!
    delphine

  9. What a little trouper in her pink boots!
    I’m sure this was a treasured day.

  10. Happy Birthday TIK and Amelia is adorable.

  11. Great photos; what a sprite!

  12. My heart is beating fast to see these photos of Aix en Provence! ..Amelia is darling and looks like wee French girl!

  13. Thank you for sharing your walk pictorially — it was a joy!

  14. What a heartwarming post. xoxo Amelia becomes Amélie! Definitely it’s the pink boots.

  15. A-million, indeed!

  16. Ah, so pretty in pink, yes – Those boots were made for walking…What a charming little guest – I can see why she would be one in a-million! ~xo

  17. what a great experience for Amelia…a jet-setter at a young age! Loving the views, as always! 🙂

  18. Ah, and the red hat tops it all off. I can’t think of a better model for such beautiful scenery as, A-Million was.

  19. What a sweetie! How fun that your friend could come for a visit ~ and bring along her little girl! Mother / daughter times are always special.

  20. What a sweet little visitor you had!!
    Rosemary

  21. forloveofhome

    I too would love to come visit you. You live in such a romantic story book place. I can’t get enough of your writings about family and home.

  22. BEST part of living far away, I always thought when I lived in Europe. Your loved ones come visit, and they spend the night for one or two whole weeks! What a darling girl, and how happy I am for you that you had such a sweet visit with your friend.
    xo Lidy

  23. I am a bit late to wish you a heartfelt congratulations for your beautiful and marvellous blog turning two a few days ago. It has been such an inspiration over the years – simply the best, Corey! Blessings!
    What a sweet little child … reminds me of the Linnea books.

  24. Oh how I miss “X”! Can’t wait to get back there one day!

  25. Once upon a time I would have loved those pink boots for myself! Fun pics!

  26. Thanks for your tribute to this nice town, in which I am lucky to work… I even lived in the town centre for 4,5 years, but I am happy to have moved a few kms further in the country…

  27. A modern IPOD but a traditional skirt – what a sweet girl – and quite the fashion plate. Thanks for sharing such lovely photos of the French countryside and your story of fun friends visiting.

  28. Amelia, A-Million……..love it! Do you know Robert Munsch? He is the other Canadian kiddie icon (Raffi is the other). He writes the best children’s books, and you pictures and name for Amelia in Aix would be a lovely Munschie kind of story…
    6 year olds are full of life and wonder.

  29. Oh Corey, Amelia’s leap into her mother’s arms is exquisite.

  30. Oh, what a precious child and exquisite photos!

  31. A beautiful scene and an adorable guest, I love her name too (great photos).

  32. Beautiful. AND one of my favorite towns! I particularly loved the last photo.

  33. I loved the fountains in Aix. Great shots.

  34. What a cutiepie! Look at those cute pink boots and that red hat that keeps slipping over her eyes…awwwww! That’s a very cute photograph of A-Million skipping down Cezanne’s lane.

  35. ah aix. now seeing it again in your photos makes me sure i will go back again. so pretty!

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