Stories Collected While Living in France
After telling Chelsea, (who was four at the time,) the story of Jesus, Mary and Joseph…of their long travel, the ride on the donkey…and when they arrived there was no room in the Inn…Jesus was born in a manger.
She asked me with a surprised look on her face:
"Didn’t they know to make reservations?"
photo: My Grandfather’s barn that once stood tall, that still evokes deep memories in my Father. The frame, made from the barn’s planks by my cousin.
Happy Christmas Corey. Have a great one with your family, envy you the 13 desserts! We’ll limit ourselves to 3 or 4, there is still the traditional english Christmas cake to come at tea time!
Kids say the “darndest things.” Happy Holidays, C!
Lovely story. Merry Christmas! xo
Blessings my lovely friend and may your stories and photographs continue on for many many years.
You are a joy.
Merry Christmas with much love.
Jeanne ^j^
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your loved ones dear Corey! xox
Love your stories Corey, have a wonderful Christmas and many blessings for the new year…Nel xo
out of the mouths of babes! A *Joyeux Noel* to you, Corey – (did I get it right?) xoxo
Such an evocative photograph and such a sweet story. Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noël/God Jul to you.
Merci beaucoup for all your wonderful blog entries through the year.
Your posts never disappoint!
Always bright and enchanting!
To quote a very wise woman, “The perfect gift…laughter and shared laughter at that!”
Thank you for this delightful story and for starting my day with a laugh.
Peace and joy for you and yours, Corey
Merci chère Corey des gentils commentaires que tu as laissés chez moi!…Je te souhaite de très belles fêtes de fin d’années, un très bon (et beau!!!) Noël entourée de tous les tiens
Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays. Wonderful photo. Maybe we’ll meet one day on those back roads of CA.
That is a very funny story 🙂 I love the things kids come out with.
I listened to a group of kids listing the ten commandments and the youngest one in the group raised her hand and said”thou shalt not jump on the bed, daddy said so”!! Kids have such a pure honesty. I love old structures like this. They exude memories from each gray, twisted plank.
so sweet so logical so childish
merveilleux NO¨L à toi COREY , thank GOD and my friend , we discovered you and your lovely life and blog !!!
mery CHRISTMAS , yes !
Christmas peace and joy and, above all, gratitude for every lovely thought and photo…….
Merriest of Christmases to a Christian friend 🙂
What a cool photo!
I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, Corey!
What a sweet memory! Hope you make many more this Christmas.
Ah yes, children of the 21st century – life will never be the same… Lovely memory Corey! Double French Kisses and Hugs to you and yours today!
Hah, out of the mouth’s of babe! Sweet. And Corey, the picture of your g’dad’s barn surround in its own wood is as absolute treasure.
Merry Christmas Corey. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
oh such a lovely post; love your vintage photo…
hugs, xo
sage
Corey, you have made my year. I took a huge leap in 2006 and changed my life big time. You helped inspire me with your fabulous pictures and your warmth. Thank you and my best wishes to you and all your family this Christmas.
Di
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Dearest Corey, this blog, your emails, your essence and the wonder that is you have been a blessing. I look forward to the contination of your inspiration in to the new year. Happy Christmas, Joyeaux Noel to you dear one.
XOXO
Lisa
OUI !!! Joyeux Noel! Your blog has also given moi JOY! Go outside and give France a great big air kiss for me! Merry Merry!
Corey,
Blessings of the Season on you and your beautiful family.
Is it too early to make reservations for a visit next fall? He says, taking Chelsea’s advice. 😉
Such sincerity. What a sweetheart she is.
Wishing you and your family the merriest of Christmases (and maybe tea in bed?).
Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family! Hope the new year is filled with joy and blessings!
Dear C,
Wishing your and yours in France and the US a very Happy christmas and a peaceful new year.
Your words and images have been a constant delight for me throughout my first year of blogging.
Beautiful barn in its last sighs. Merry Christmas to you. It’s getting dark here, but I stole in here to read your post.
Merry Christmas!
this weathered barn reminds me of our two-sided barn in auburn… the prior owners had used the lumber from two the sides facing away from the road as firewood… so it was mainly a frame with a facade. the story of mary and joseph making do with what was available has always been a comfort to me somehow. life is simple. all you need is love. anyone with you in their life has plenty of that. cheers, dear one!
I love that photo — such history and character shining through the rough wood. Joyeux Noel a ma chere amie Corey et a ta famille aussi!
What a sweet and funny story! LOL!
Merry Christmas, dear Corey.
🙂
Precious story Corey. Much peace, happiness, and very Merry Christmas wishes to you and yours.
Deborah
If Jesus was born today, that’s what a modern day Inn-keeper would say, “Sorry we are fully booked, didn’t you know to make reservations?” 🙂
LOL, Chelsea is wonderful.
Hee! Chelsea is such a smartypants!
I love the cute story and the barn. What treasures!!
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