Weekends



Weekends are for memory making, 
relaxing and enjoying quiet moments of our days.  
If you would like, please share your weekend moments 
in the comment section with a link to your blog.


my family

Hello my friends :)  I'm a tiny bit nervous hosting this weekend series, but here I go-bravely!

This weekend has been eventful and joyful and oh so full of goodness.  We spent the day watching our daughter graduate from law school!  Before I forget, I must say that the ceremony was IN an auditorium with AC.  Phew.  I was comfy and loving the day.

I had no trouble finding her in a crowd, can't explain how one child is findable (not a word but should be one) and one is not.  It just is.  Afterwards, we lunched at a restaurant in town with her boyfriend and friends.

I have a full house-with shoes scattered in the foyer, piano being played, and a Zelda game is running upstairs while my son does the three heart challenge (it's a gamer thing).

I'm happy that we will all go to church tomorrow morning and have a family meal together, not sure what that will be.

How was your weekend?  Please share!

Comments

  1. SueMay 17, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    What a beautiful family you have! And, you are so pretty!!! It sounds like you are in the midst of another fabulous weekend. Congratulations to your daughter--graduating from law school is quite an achievement!

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      I was thrilled with this photo! The low humidity made it a perfect hair day :)

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  2. Kim May 17, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Oh Karen, what a beautiful family photo. You are beautiful my friend, and your family is too. Congratulations to your daughter, such an accomplishment for her. Enjoy your day tomorrow.

    I am planning to join you with a weekend post and will link up on Monday. xo

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  3. Deb J. in UtahMay 17, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    You have a beautiful family! Congrats on the graduation. So good you can all be together for the weekend. I also enjoyed getting to know you through your last post. Will try to link with you tomorrow of Monday if possible. Things are pretty busy here. Have a good one!

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      we are all together until Wednesday so there is a bustle of activity in this house. See you Monday!

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Oh how I love the family picture!! You have a beautiful family. And your daughter looks so much like you. Congratulations to her! My sister graduates tomorrow with her nursing degree. Such happy times! Because tomorrow will be so busy, I wrote my weekending post tonight. I'm usually not this early with it, but I was afraid if I didn't write it now I wouldn't get it done. And I wanted to take part for your first week hosting!!
    http://ihappyree.blogspot.com/2014/05/weekending.html

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      congrats to your sister!!! That is quite an achievement :)

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  5. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    What a beautiful family you have! Congratulations to your daughter!! Enjoy your day with all your family!

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks we are happy to see this graduation day :)

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  6. AnkeMay 18, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    That is a good looking family you have! Congratulations to you your daughter, what a great achievement! I can pretty much sum our weekend up in one word - wet. Maybe it should be two words - really wet! We did have some of Nadia's friends spend the night and one of Hannah's here yesterday afternoon. There was reading, watching TV, knitting, good food and a rhubarb dessert. So it wasn't all bad... ;-)

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      I hope we do not get that rain.....however knitting sounds like the perfect indoor activity ;)

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  7. stephMay 18, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    what a beautiful photo.....congrats, Rachel!!! You've made your whole family so proud!!! Perfect weekend for sure.

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      perfect is the perfect word! We are thrilled with this milestone :) Now just the bar exam...

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  8. Lady CordeliaMay 18, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    oh fun Karen! glad it's you doing this!
    Loving seeing that pic...beautiful family. Law school! You must be so proud.
    Really so happy you are hosting weekending. I'm re-inspired to join weekly!
    XO
    C
    http://www.ladycordelia.com/my-blog/2014/05/o.html

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:23 PM

      so glad you are joining Cory! I'm happy with both graduations coming and going in the past two weeks :)

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  9. Kylie M-WMay 18, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Huge congrats to your daughter, Karen! And what a lovely family photo.

    I posted some photos of a walk through a nearby conservation area this weekend:
    http://likepurlsoffastring.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/may-finally-spring/

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:23 PM

      thanks for linking and I'll be there shortly to see nature at its finest :)

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  10. Mama Gone GreenMay 18, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    sounds wonderful! what a beautiful family!!

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  11. tamknotsMay 18, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Awwwww . . . graduations are such special times for families. Congratulations to all of you, and thanks for posting the family photo! It is nice to be able to picture you together.

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:24 PM

      I'm photo shy on this blog so it will be awhile before I post a photo of me, it keeps the mystery going!!

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  12. Tracey ~ CloverMay 18, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Karen, you have a beautiful family and I can't wait to meet you all in person! It' won't be long.
    Enjoy all the moments with your family.

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  13. brookeMay 18, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    what a memorable weekend! mine is mostly me falling asleep before i get anything finished and forgetting about get-togethers,whoops.....

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      oh no, hope it was okay to forget a get-together, I have to write stuff down or anything goes!

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  14. BeccaMay 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Happy Weekend to you! Family is key - I'm happy I got to spend time with mine and I think we are all breathing a bit better for it.

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      you are correct that family is key-glad you had time together :)

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  15. LeanneMay 18, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter and your family re her graduation. You must be soo proud of her.
    I did a weekend post and linked to your blog - hope I did it right. This is a fun link up!

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    1. karenMay 18, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      thanks! You did do it right :) Now I'm off to see what your weekend was all about :)

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  16. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Congratulations Karen to your daughter and what a great family photo! I have enjoyed a very quiet and peaceful weekend with my husband, there's nothing better than that :)

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      it gets quite noisy here at times and then I miss the quiet, luckily I get up very early for the quiet time!

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  17. CathieJMay 18, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter. You must be so very proud of her. That is a beautiful picture. Since we are an empty nest house, hubby and I went to a fleece and fiber festival and enjoyed the nice weather this afternoon at an East End, LI vineyard.

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      you are so lucky to be at a fleece and fiber festival, our local one that is an hour away is in September....so I wait...

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  18. JanetMay 18, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Such a lovely family photo! Congratulations to your daughter.

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  19. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    such a nice family picture! and so nice to be able to put a face with a name. i had a great weekend and posted here.
    http://hearts812.typepad.com/pick_up_sticks/2014/05/weekending-2.html

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      loved seeing your weekend! and your beautiful garden!

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  20. DiannaMay 18, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    LOVE the family picture, Karen! You are beautiful...that sweet smile of yours just lights up your entire being! Your family is lovely...proud of your daughter! Congratulations to her on that major accomplishment! And your home is filled with the sounds of family once again! JOY!

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM

      Thank you dianna, I was happy with this photo and everyone's eyes were opened! It's difficult to get THE photo just right.

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  21. Kathleen Shaw May 18, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    What a wonderful family picture! It looks like you all had a great weekend!
    Here is our weekend: http://throughourgardengate.blogspot.com/2014/05/weekends.html

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM

      I love how your weekends have pizza in them :)

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  22. summerMay 19, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Great family photo! Congrats to your daughter and family!! Thank you for hosting weekending!
    Here's ours: http://summerplayshouse.com/2014/05/19/weekending-69/

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM

      you are so lucky to be by the sea and what a weekend you had-great photos!

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  23. Kim May 19, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    I am back to link up :) Here's a little peek at our weekend....http://www.motheringwithmindfulness.com/2014/05/our-weekend.html

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  24. cpcableMay 19, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Congratulations on hosting this series, Karen! "Weekending" has found a lovely home here. :)

    Our birthday weekend: http://alifesustained.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-birthday-party-weekend.html

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 11:21 AM

      hiya! Glad you could make it and now I'm gonna see whose birthday it is :)

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  25. Bella CirovicMay 19, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you for hosting the weekending series, Karen! I'm looking forward to getting to know you better :)
    Here is a peek at my weekend: http://www.shetoldstories.com/2014/05/weekending--1.html

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    1. karenMay 19, 2014 at 11:21 AM

      Oh I am excited to make a new friend as well :) off to check out your weekend!

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  26. margeneMay 19, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Weekends when memories are made are the very best.

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  27. kathy bMay 19, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Big congratulations. You have a beauty of a daughter.

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  28. DiannaMay 19, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    We had a good weekend, Karen. Thank you so much for hosting this link up. I'm enjoying it already! You can read about my weekend here...
    http://jesusweadorethee.blogspot.com/2014/05/weekends.html

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  29. AnonymousMay 19, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    What a beautiful family, you must be so proud Karen. Congratulations to your daughter!
    I can't quite believe I'm this late, but it is Monday evening. Time for weekending, finally :)

    http://stitchandpurl.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/weekending-115/

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    1. karenMay 20, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      you are not late at all :) I'm off to read your weekend!

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  30. AdeolaMay 19, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    Another late one I'm afraid. Congratulations on your daughter's success and on being the new host! Here's my weekending... http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/weekending_19.html

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  31. Faye HenryMay 19, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    Sincere congrats to your daughter, Karen.. Thanks for hosting this link up.. We had a lovely weekend.
    You can see ours here..

    http://theblessedhearth.blogspot.ca/2014/05/loving-weekend.html

    Thanks again..

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    1. karenMay 20, 2014 at 7:47 AM

      welcome and thanks! Can't wait to see all about your weekend :)

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  32. amandaMay 19, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    congratulations to your daughter, Karen! and thank you for being the new host for the weekending series~ our weekend was a full one with visits and a ballet, tailgate market and lots of gardening. and sadly, apparently a broken camera (boo!) hoping to get this extension of my eyeballs fixed soon, but for now, a post with no pictures:

    http://sweetpotatoclaire.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-weekend-and-beyond.html

    xo from nc

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  33. flyingjenMay 20, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    Beautiful family. And congratulations to your daughter on law school! I'll join the weekending sporadically. I work a lot of weekends as I did this past weekend. Does not make for great reading. Enjoy having your family home for the time they are.

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    1. karenMay 20, 2014 at 7:48 AM

      Glad you will be here once in a while, I bet you do have a fun moment every now and then!

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  34. debby emadianMay 20, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    I wanted to be one the first to add my link to support you in your new role. Unfortunately I haven't had time to write my weekend. But yours looks amazing...as do you. ditto what everyone says about your beautiful family. You must be so proud of your daughters hard work. You look very happy and it sounds like you had an amazing weekend. What a lovely post for your first time hosting.
    I hope that the week continues in the same vein
    debx

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    1. karenMay 20, 2014 at 7:48 AM

      maybe next week! Thanks for the compliments Debby :)

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  35. the habit of beingMay 20, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Ah, hello family! And congrats on graduation and having them home with you again, even if it's only for a short while :)

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    1. karenMay 21, 2014 at 7:49 AM

      Thank you Amanda :) Times are changing around here so when they are here it's nice.

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  36. SaraMay 21, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Such a beautiful family photo and definitely a very special weekend! I've never taken part in the 'weekending' link up before, but that may change since I know it's now here. Congratulations to your daughter!

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  37. AnonymousMay 27, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Oh my goodness, Karen - look at your beautiful family! Many congratulations to your daughter. xo

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