Potholders Made in Norway

 Good morning,

Those lovely pot holders are eleven years old. When Kjell and I visited Norway in 2015 we visited his sister and brother-in-law.  While sitting on their deck, my sister-in-law pulled out her knitting needles, yarn, and began knitting.  Before the evening was over, she handed me this lovely pair of potholders.

These are double thick and just wonderful to use.  I've been using them for eleven years now and they are like new.

I so appreciate hand made gifts.  Thank you, Torild, I think of you every time I use them. 

All the very best,

Lois

So Peaceful

 Good morning,

That's sweet Elsa sleeping on the couch with Catherine's pillow.  

It's really hard to be a dog here. 

Precious.

All the best,

Lois

CinCity Short Ribs

 Good morning,

Catherine sent me this image of her Short Ribs dinner at CinCity Steak House, a lovely Cincinnati restaurant. 

My goodness, that looks good.

At least I can enjoy seeing it without eating a single calorie.  There are good things about images....

:),

Lois

Velvet Roses

 Good morning,

These roses are so pretty that I had to get a picture to share.  These are from My Honey for Valentine's Day.  

The roses are real, but they appear to be made of velvet.

So pretty!

Thank you, Sweetie!

Love you,

Lois

(Special thanks to Kjell's not-so secret shopper, Catherine.) 

Indoor Garden Update

 Good morning,

Our little indoor garden is coming along nicely.  I wish I had more space where I could transplant some of these into pots and keep them in the sun until I can plant them outside.  

This is a fun project that Santa brought.   

All the best,

Lois

What Dad Sees

Good morning,

Kjell sent me this image.  That's his knee in the lower right corner.  He was sitting in his recliner trying to watch TV, but this is what he sees.

 

Dear Sweet Elsa has a way of being "in your face!"  She's very sweet, though, and gets down when asked.  She just wanted some loving and perhaps a cookie or two.

 

Do you have fur babies that manage to get your attention easily?

 

:),

Lois

Towel Critter - Freedom of the Seas

 Good morning,

The towel critters on board RCCL ships are getting more and more unusual.

I'm not quite sure what this one is supposed to be.  Anyone have a guess?  Perhaps a very fat camel?

Anyway, he's cute.  Catherine sent me this image from her cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas.  Thank you, Catherine!

Enjoy!

Lois