Stories Collected While Living in France

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Autumn Sunshine

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photo above via my dear friend Erika.

 

 

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Thanksgiving day

( my mom and sister in law Diane are out of view can you find them sitting at the table. My brother Marty’s family did not join us. Understandably, it was too hard for them.)

 

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Sacha came from Seattle with Elena his Italian girlfriend.

As it was an incredible warm beautiful day we had Thanksgiving lunch outside. 

 

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Natural table decorations 

 

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My mom showing Elena

how to make 10 pounds of mashed potatoes.

Muscles.

 

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The nieces welcoming Elena into their Va’s kitchen.

 

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A Thanksgiving photo from years ago.
When my brother Marty was with us.

 

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This little pumpkin in France.

 

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My mom’s favorite pumpkin this year. 

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And the canal behind my mom’s house at sunset.

 

Comments

14 responses to “Autumn Sunshine”

  1. Jeanne

    Blessings were flowing.
    What a beautiful day you had and you could eat outside in the sunshine with loved ones and lots of great food
    Fabulous
    Thanks for all you share

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  2. Barbara Blizzard

    So happy for you to be able to visit with your Mom and Sacha.

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  3. Kathy

    Corey, my heart is so happy for this time you spent with your family. You are blessed. I send you love…

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  4. Robin Bradford

    Oh Corey, the picture of the four Amaro boys brought a tear to my eye. Hug your mom for me❤️

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  5. Diane Belforte Lewis

    It’s really good to see all of you…xoxo

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  6. Texasfrancophile

    Beautiful family. So good for you to be home. Home Yann is spending thanksgiving in Paris with Chelsea.

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  7. Cynthia Thompson

    Beautiful! Blessings to you all

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  8. Susan in Zurich

    What a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing these great photos 💟

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  9. Kathie B

    The photo of all four of your brothers together touched my heart. It’s a reminder that we should try never to miss an opportunity to preserve our memories.
    Was this Elena’s first Thanksgiving? It’s my favorite holiday because it’s the least commercial — just a good meal with good companionship of family and/or friends. I hope she had a good time.

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  10. Marilyn

    What a gorgeous family.
    Blessings on you all and so happy you could be surrounded by those you love.

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  11. Diogenes

    Really enjoyed these pictures! Thank you for sharing them Corey. Love your mom’s favorite pumpkin too.

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  12. RebeccaNYC

    I know it had to be bittersweet and difficult for you to be together without Marty. xoxo

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  13. Linda Piazza

    Wonderful that you were able to be with your mom and U.S. family.

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  14. Sharon L Morrison

    The Holidays are very hard to face when a loved one is lost. Your post to Marty’s family was beautiful and in time they will see the seed growing. Your Thanksgiving was beautiful and I love the table decorations. I use to help my MIL mash potatoes for My husband’s big family, the same way your Mom does it. Such wonderful memories. I do hope Marty’s family stays in touch with all of you, esp. for his children. Love, Sharon

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