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Mother and Son

Mother and Son walking

Yann's mother was with us on the last leg of the trip. As we had no plan other than to arrive in Marseille sooner or later, we asked her if there was anywhere she wanted to visit between Rennes and our home. 

My Belle Mere (mother in law) mentioned a village she had seen years ago. We told her we were taking the back roads, and like the trooper she is, she was up for the adventure.

My Belle Mere amazes me. Simply makes eighty three look like sixty. I would say forty but then I would feel like a slug at the fifty some I am.

 

Mother and Son

 

She amazes me.

So does her son.

Comments

34 responses to “Mother and Son”

  1. Leigh NZ

    What an absolutely beautiful photo of Yann together with his mother. I’m really enjoying your road trip Corey…do show us the village that Yann’s mother asked to see again.

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  2. Marilyn

    After all this time, how wonderful to have this wonderful relationship with your mother-in-law. She looks great! I also am enjoying your road trip.

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  3. Star

    Both of them will treasure that top picture–what a perfect moment.
    Safe travels home!

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  4. jody

    Beautiful, and i love that you caught them walking in unison, and both with wonder in their eye…….absolutely lovely and loving moments caught in time and forever remembered . xox jody

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  5. Mrs A

    I also think how beautiful! Photos and Yann with his mother! I really enjoy your posts and your trip has been a lovely glimpse of the French countryside. Thankyou for sharing this adventure, Mrs A

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  6. martina

    Judging from the look Yann is giving her in the last photo, I think he kinda sorta loves his mother.

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  7. Deb Medina

    Lovely picture of mother and son. I would be very happy to have my son look at me with such love.

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  8. Dawn

    Lovely photo.

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  9. Amylia Grace

    You seem to have fallen in love with Yann all over again. And with France. It is so lovely to read and feel from you!

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  10. Peggy R

    What beautiful images of mother and son. Thanks for sharing these moments with us. I am enjoying this trip with you on your journey down the ‘long and winding road’.

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  11. Rhonda

    So beautiful, this post, your mother in law, wow, now today I look at her and I see your daughter’s face. Amazing!

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  12. Barbara in Sydney

    Aah French women know the secret……..

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  13. Pamela RG

    Your Belle Mere looks fabulous and so chic at her age!

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  14. Julie

    You’re right…..Mother and Son. A beautiful vignette, Corey. Thank you…

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  15. Carol

    Absolutely Beautiful!

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  16. Patti Lloyd

    I’ve heard the advice that if a man treats his mother well, he is the one you want to marry. Looks like you really scored on that count. He must adore you both.

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  17. Vicki from Willows

    Hello Corey. I have so enjoyed your adventures these last days. And, I Thank You for your photos of the French Countryside, as they have proven to be inspiring with regards to my Dad and his love of painting. Recovering from eye surgery last week(doing very well) and then the second eye next week, he cannot wait to put your photos to oil. But, the Pics of your Mother In-law and her son, your Husband, take my breath away and I Thank You for sharing with us these tender moments and the awe-inspiring connection of Family. Peace, Happiness, and a safe trip home 🙂

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  18. jend’isère

    Rediscovering love of the land has planted even deeper roots of the family tree.

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  19. Kiki

    Quelle femme…. c’est vrai, elle est AMAZING…. comme son fils ne l’est aussi!
    Thank you lovely Corey for this message of pure love and adoration. I wish I could have such feelings for my mum in law. I try truly, truly hard but don’t always completely succeed. It’s a work in progress.
    The pair of them is just so, so lovely – and so are your words, including the sentence about feeling sluggish…. in comparison with your mil! 🙂 I love you

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  20. Rosemary

    Corey, what a truly fabulous photo of Yann and his so obviously adored and much loved Mum.
    A photo to be proud of, to catch the moment of the true look of love will be a gift for everyone in the future especially.
    So enjoying your trip XX

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  21. 24/7 in France

    Lovely post full of love!

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  22. Marie-Noëlle

    Beautiful photos, beautiful people, beautiful love …
    Merci, Corey !!!

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  23. freyaparis@hotmail.com

    Beautiful pictures. You must ask your mother-in-law how she maintains her beautiful complexion. She certainly does not look her age. Just lovely.

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  24. Dd

    She is beautiful. Can you find out for us what she puts on her skin?

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  25. heyjude195430@msn.com

    They say you can tell how a man will treat his wife by the way he treats his Mother. You are very lucky, Cory.
    Beautiful post.

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  26. Charland

    They are both amazing – but then, so are you.

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  27. KAMFreeman

    Corey, You have captured with the camera some pure treasures! Not only the treasured people, but the deeply caring, affection with which Yann embraces his mother, the stroll together, the look of pure delight as they share a moment in time together. Two very beautiful and special people, indeed. I appreciate that you share with us all this treasure that is your life. Kristin

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  28. Chris Wittmann

    I just saw your farm post and so enjoyed the photos. This is lovely too, two beautiful people and I’m sure a very memorable trip for both.

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  29. Irina

    She is amazing! I want to look like her when I’m in my eighties 🙂 It is so nice to see mother and son relationship though your pictures, so much love. What a nice road trip!

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  30. carol

    What beautiful pictures, Corey. I love how Yann is looking at his mother. So full of love. You have a way with the camera, capturing such emotion with each click.

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  31. Anne

    The expression on Yann’s face as he looks at his mother sent chills down my spine. There is so much love showing on his face. Absolutely the most breath-taking picture.
    Thank you for sharing your life with us, dearest Corey.

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  32. Andrea

    Your belle mere is elegant! How do French women do it?

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  33. Isabel

    elle est si chic dans ses skinny jeans!

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  34. mo

    Magnifique Mo.
    Adorable !!!

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