By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Good morning,

Kjell took this image with his phone camera last night while he had the pups outside.  

The moon is so bright that it lit up the neighborhood.  

Beautiful!

All the best,

Lois

Selfie with Elsa

 Good morning,

This was fun.  While I was watching the news, Elsa asked if she could get on my lap and, of course, I said she could.  She came up for a little snuggle time.

I tried to take a selfie and got mostly Elsa.  My arms aren't long enough and I don't have a selfie stick to take the picture from further away. 

But, I really like this picture.  

Elsa is my sweetheart.  She knows when I don't feel well and she sticks with me trying to make me feel better.  I love that girl.

It certainly is cold here.  I don't care what the calendar says, it's winter here!

All the best,

Lois

Pals

 Good morning,

It's not often that these two slow down long enough to get such a side-by-side picture!  Kjell snapped this picture of Lily and Elsa on the loveseat in the living room and sent it to me.  We're not quite sure what Lily is chewing on....

Lily is working hard to become a productive member of society here.  We have to have eyes on her constantly because she does all of those things expected of an eight month old puppy.

She is darling and we love that kid, but WOW is she a handful! 

Elsa and Lily stick together most of the time.  The bond is strong.  It's interesting they are also aunt and niece.  They were both bred by our friend Alicia Miller, of Millstone Labradors.  Our older two Labradors, Erik and Wendy, are Idlebrook Labradoors, a different breeder

And, so, here is proof that there are brief moments of peace here on the South Coast of Ohio.

;),

Lois

Work in Process This Week

 Good morning,

With Thanksgiving and all the other activities this month, I'm not making very fast progress on this afghan blanket that I started a couple of weeks ago.  I snapped this picture with my camera phone last night as I was crocheting the last squares together.  I'm now working on the border, then it'll go in the shop.  

I am very happy with the cream flowers on green, then the lighter antique white border.  When finished, I think the blending colors will be quite pretty when the blanket is spread out on a couch or bed.  It will be lovely for St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Easter....  There are quite a few other afghan blankets finished and in their own shop section.

What are you making, baking, growing this week?  I just love seeing what you are making.  There are so many talented people out there!

All the very best,

Lois

A Christmas Tree for the Home of a Puppy

 Good morning,

Thanksgiving is over so we are ready to celebrate Christmas.  

Back in the "old days" we had a floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree trimmed with old and new ornaments.

Now that we have a fairly new puppy (Lily, age 8 months) we have gone to a table top tree out of her reach.  ;)  The Santa hanging on the lamp shade graced our door on board Freedom of the Seas.  Yes, I crocheted that fellow and he has come out of hiding here every year since we came home to retire.

We hope you enjoy the Christmas and Chanukkah season!  Happy Decorating, Everyone!

All the best,

Lois

Black Friday Weekend Breakfast

 Good morning,

This is my favorite breakfast on Thanksgiving weekend.

Look at it this way:  some people have a donut and coffee for breakfast.  I'm a pumpkin pie fan.

;),

Lois

Time for Leftovers

 Good morning,

Today it will be leftovers from this wonderful turkey.

In years past we had a big family gathering for the holidays at our home, but since both Kjell and I are experiencing back pain, we aren't entertaining as we did before.  We are very thankful for our daughter, Catherine, who was kind enough to prepare a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner for us.

We hope you has a great Thanksgiving with family and friends, too.

All the very best,

Lois