If You're Gonna Get This Close

Then you just might want to give me a bath or at least wash my face!

(Did I really say that? Oh, oh, here she comes!)

Family Resemblance

Ayden says "Thank You for the cookie Uncle Clint! I even enjoy the burnt part, just like Grammie!"

I sure can see the family resemblance in Ayden and Uncle Clint, can you?

PS.........Happy 28th Birthday today to Uncle Clint!

Funday Monday-Playing With My Toy

You all remember my fave toy, right? Well I named him Blu. He matches my eyes I think. In the first pic, I am giving him a piggyback ride. He really seems to enjoy it.

Oops, He fell off. It's a good thing this couch is nice and soft!

We are all done playing for now. I'm getting to old for these kinds of games! Nap time.

Silent Sunday- Lilac Tendrils

It Could Be A Guy,You Know

But somehow, guybug just doesn't sound right!

Little Ladybug, are those babies to your right?

Our Lady Of Victory Basilica National Shrine

This Basilica is perhaps the most awesome and beautiful building I have entered in my life! Though I am not Catholic, I was indeed  moved by the beauty and religious symbolism within this shrine. Located on both side of the shrine are the 14 stations of the cross. Every scene consists of nearly life size figures that have been carved from a single piece of marble. The Italian artist Pepini, took 14 years to complete all the stations with incredible detail depicting the passionate emotions of Jesus's final hours on earth. The Great Dome, is perhaps the most dramatic work of art in the building. It is 80 feet in diameter, and about 120 feet from the floor. It depicts the Assumption and Coronation of the Blessed Mother. At the pinnacle of the dome is a white dove of peace peering down from Heaven. There are up to 2500 angels placed in every possible sight line. There is more information, pictures, and historical data on OLV's website, http://www.ourladyofvictory.org/
Some of OLV's Basilica Facts:
Construction:   Spring 1921-Winter 1925
Cost:   $3 Million (at that time)
Consecration:   May 25, 1925
Honors:   Named Minor Basilica on July 26, 1926, by Pope Pius XI
Architect:   Emile Ulrich (France)
Artists:   Prof. Gonippo Raggi (Italy), Marion Rzeznik (Poland)
Material:   46 unique kinds of marble, Pews are made of African Mahogany. The statue of Our Lady Of Victory at the entrance is made of carerra marble from Italy, is 12 feet in height, and weighs 16,000 pounds. (eight tons)
   

Sure Is A Long Way Down

What a heck of a ride this would be! And to think there are a few daredevils that have tried it over the years, and lived to tell about it! I guess I won't try it anytime soon! 

Where We Were

Niagara Falls!
I had never seen so many areas of the US Niagara Falls before this visit. Ralph especially loved it, as he was never there! Even though it was raining,  quite hard at times, we all really enjoyed ourselves More photos coming tomorrow!


P.S. We were only blue because of our ponchos! Our spirits were souring high!

A Blue Kinda Day?

Some of us were a little blue looking, maybe all of us. Where were we? Find out tomorrow!

Funday Monday- Little Red Wagon

Mondays can be fun, especially if you are getting a ride in a new red wagon! Sure wish I could have fit into it!