Mother and Son

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Yann's mother, my Belle Mere or known as Bonne Maman (her grandmother's name) turned 90 last September. Imagine that she took a train from Rennes to the French Alps where she spent time alone, hiking, reading and breathing in the fresh air, then went to Vichy by train to spend time with her sister in law, then took another train to the French Riviera to be with her nephew and his family, then flew to Corisca to visit… and after two months of being young, free, and a bit wild flew to Marseille and then took a train home. Imagine that… and her famous little suitcase that can pack an unlimited amount of clothing for any activity, event, weather change or pop up surprise. 

Yann and I spent a few days in Rennes (Brittany region in France, about twelve hours away by car and six hours away by train… hence, the train won by six hours. Oh yes, that is where I saw the adorable mushroom dessert in yesterday's post. When we changed trains in Paris from Gare de Lyon to Gare de Montparnasse that is where I saw the mushroom dessert.)

 



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22 responses to “Mother and Son”

  1. Elizabeth

    WOW! Your mother in law is amazing. How fabulous that she is still able to travel so much.

  2. Linda Piazza

    What a great role model she is, as is your mother!

  3. RebeccaNYC

    How wonderful that your Belle Mere is so incredibly active at 90! This is what we all hope for, but few achieve. WONDERFUL!

  4. Debbie Z.

    What beautiful skin she has for a 90 year old! And how adventuresome she is. Yann has some wonderful genes there. Beautiful picture of mother and son.

  5. Fantastica!!! You are all so blessed. Sending you warm wishes for this year to come, Vicki

  6. Great genes on both sides! Love her trendy hairstyle,she looks so full of life and energetic too!

  7. Jean Munroe

    I see the penchant for red glasses runs in the family. We do need to know her skin care routine. Beautiful.

  8. Both look amazing. Many blessings to her and your beautiful family.
    Love Jeanne

  9. Wow! What an amazing woman! I’m a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home. I love old people! So many of them are truly amazing! And they have so much wisdom to share!

  10. Jacklynn Lantry

    That is amazing. She looks and acts decades younger. So elegant.

  11. Anne @musicandmarkets

    So glad to have had the privilege of meeting this lovely lady – remember that day in your just-begun Cassis home, sitting at a makeshift table, toasting the picturesque property ready to be transformed by your magic? Kirk and I send warmest birthday wishes!

  12. She is amazing.

  13. sarah webb

    she is adorbs….perhaps the next french muse she could come teach a class on packing a light suitcase??!
    frame this**

  14. Lovely portrait of mother and son!

  15. Her face reminds me of my Aunt Helen. There is a serenity there and a love of live that transcends age. Women like this are an inspiration for me. You are so blessed to still have her in your lives! Thank you for sharing her.

  16. She is beautiful in spirit and and an inspiration for us all. Easy to see where Yann gets his looks as well as his adventurous spirit.

  17. Chico sue

    What a gorgeous mother-in-law you have! And her energy is to be admired! I can see where Yann gets his good looks and energy to travel

  18. Yann resembles his mom. How wonderful she is traveling! I love the architecture of the City of Rennes, and those mushrooms are awesome!

  19. Miss Bunny

    Love your comments on your dear mother and beautiful Belle Mere. What an inspiration for us all.
    Your readers are also enjoying such sweet pictures of that grand bebe!
    Enjoy your time with family –

  20. Wonderful photo of mother and son! Sounds like your MIL lives life to the max and this works well for her. A very fulfilling life. She is very impressive.

  21. Une femme formidable! <3

  22. Donna Boucher

    How did I miss this glorious picture?

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