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A baptism is an important first step in a child's religious indoctrination into the Catholic faith. A baptism "opens the door of the church" for the child and he or she then become a member of the Catholic church. Godparents are chosen to provide the child with a role model exemplifying good religious and personal practices. The child is dressed in white garments to symbolize a purity of faith.

It was a beautiful family day when both grandsons were baptized at the same ceremony. On a clear and warm autumn day, Harold Stephen Costenoble and Andrew John Costenoble were baptized at Holy Spirit Catholic Church .

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

 

John 

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Phone: 704 905 9403

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Season to be Thankful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for Love

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for Friends

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for Health

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful for Our Country

 

 

 

 

and Hopeful for Peace

 

 

 

 

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



Red, White, and Wine

 

After visiting the vineyards of Northern California, France and Italy I never thought  North Carolina  could possibly have wineries that could produce fine wines. Wrong! I recently was invited to tour the Yadkin Valley wine region and was pleasantly surprised. Not only were the wines tasty, many of the the wineries and tasting rooms were world class! I did taste some North Carolina wines that needed some work but there were many wines that had great body, a wonderful bouquet, and a delicious finish.

I've since learned that North Carolina was the nation's largest wine producing state before prohibition and is currently enjoying a major resurgence. North Carolina now ranks ninth in US wine production and is home to over 100 wineries. The North Carolina wine and grape business is a $ 1.28 billion industry employing over 7,600 people.

North Carolina wineries grow the native muscadine grapes or the European vinifera grapes. The vinifera grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Viogner. Highly tolerant to North Carolina's weather, soil and insects, muscadine grapes produce red and white blends from very dry to sweet. Muscadine grapes contain an unusually high dose of antioxidants, over 40 times more antioxidants than the typical American or European wine grape! So go ahead, drink wine, it's good for you!

Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery

 

Sanders Ridge Winery & Vineyards

 

 

 

Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 




Season of Colors

Autumn in full display along the Blue Ridge Parkway is an overdose of colors and natural beauty. To be able to enjoy this great country's park lands and open wilderness is one of life's simple pleasures. Please enjoy the colors and join me in a continued commitment to protect Mother Earth and our National Parks.

Cascade Falls

The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

Trail to Cascade Falls

 

 

Price Lake

 

 

Trees along the Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

Cascade Falls

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com