Louisville, Kentucky

On the way home from Ohio we stopped in Louisville, KY and found "The Big Bat." It is an exact scale replica made by specifications requested by Babe Ruth in the 1920's.

The height is 120 ft. and the diameter is 9 ft.

Facts about the bat are on this plaque in the sidewalk.

It weighs 68,000 lbs. and was installed in 1995.

Paul and I also walked about halfway over the Ohio River on The Big Four Bridge.

It used to be a railroad bridge and now is part of a park for the city.

View of Louisville, KY.

And then it was homeward bound!

Virtual Paintout

I can't draw or paint worth a toot! But I sure enjoy following along the Virtual Paintout. I decided I am going to at least try and see what happens. Last month we were to walk the streets of the Virgin Islands.

"Pink House"
9"X6" on watercolor paper
https://goo.gl/maps/A9ALWRmVUsj

This month we were to walk around Amsterdam. I found this little cheese shop.  

"Cheese Shop"

12"X9" Ink & Inktense Watercolor on Watercolor paper

https://goo.gl/maps/Em1gvtPcTjA2

Three Boys

Three boys help make supper.

Kirby

Stacy

Ashton

A Few of Our Grands

Lauren Kay

It was hard for this lively bunch to sit still long enough for a photo.

Weeping Willow IV

Are you going to attend Quilt Week in Grand Rapids Aug. 22-25? I hope you will check out the special exhibit " Fresh Faces, New Ideas" where my "Weeping Willow" will be on display.

http://www.quiltweek.com/…/gra…/grand-rapids-quilt-exhibits/