Church of the Immaculata

 Good morning,

I took today's image as we were crossing the Ohio River from Kentucky to Ohio.  High atop Mount Adams is the Church of the Immaculata.

This gorgeous Roman Catholic Church has been a landmark in Cincinnati since 1859.  There is wonderful information about it here as well as images of the inside of the church.

The interior of the church is spectacular.  I've attended weddings here and must say it is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.

Happy Weekend!

All the best,

Lois

Lunch With Friends

 Good morning,

We had lunch with friends Tor and Teresa at the Buckhead Mountain Grille yesterday.  It was a rainy/overcast day - definitely a bad hair day!

 These two guys can get very large ships from one port to another safely.  In fact, they did it together for many years.

Eating at a restaurant overlooking water is always fun for us.  This is the Mighty Ohio River at Cincinnati beneath an overcast sky. 

Photo credit for the first image goes to Tor.

We have to do this again soon!

:),

Lois

September Moon

 Good morning,

I took this image last night of the view down our driveway just before 10 PM when I had the pups out for "last call."

The image is fuzzy, but the "feel" is still there.  We had rain much of the day, then the skies cleared in the late afternoon.  

The September Moon is so very bright and beautiful!

Enjoy,

Lois

Work in Process This Week

 Good morning,

I've been keeping my crochet hooks very busy lately.  I've finished the turquoise afghan and listed it, have made a pair of white large potholders and have listed those, and am now working on a blue and gray lap blanket.  

The blue and gray lap blanket is to restock one that was recently sold.  I like that color combination for a number of reasons:  Georgetown University colors, a symbolic combination of colors joining the North and the South of the USA, and they are just pretty together.

What are you making, baking, growing this week?  I love hearing from you and seeing what you are doing on your blogs. 

All the very best,

Lois

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Look What I Found!

Lily:  Mommy!  Look what I found!  What is this green hoppy thing?

Me:  That's a grasshopper.  Just watch him, don't hurt him.

 Lily:  I think he wants to play with me!

Me:  I don't think so, Lily.  I think he is trying to get away.

Outcome:  Mr. Grasshopper got away and we went back in the house after late night potty time. 

A Boy and His Dog

 Good morning,

Lily has decided she is a lap dog and plunks herself into our laps from time to time.  She and Daddy have become great friends.

She's growing up, isn't she!

:),

Lois

Hibiscus

 Good morning,

Kjell took this image yesterday of a hibiscus blooming along the fence by our driveway.

These hearty hibiscus grow wild here in colors from pure white to a lavender-pink.  

Just gorgeous!

Enjoy,

Lois