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.



This weekend I

-said "goodbye" to Hilton Head, the beach, sun and sand
-said "hello" to my house (love being home!!)
-road in the car forever because we live a very far way from Hilton Head
-wasn't cranky in the car because I was going home :)
(yes, I was cranky on the way down....)
-avoided some mysterious bug or food illness that happened to my husband-phew!
-told him what to eat when recovering-switching seamlessly into mother mode
-face a pile of bills, receipts, and laundry
-will be grocery shopping and going to Mass
-will be enjoying the last day of the family being all together
-will start sifting through the photos to share 

How was your weekend?

Please share your weekend link in the comments and if you can visit the others :)  I've met some "new" friends and love seeing snippets of their days.

Also, I am very behind in reading all of your blogs, I'm doing my best to catch up this week :)

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 8, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    That sounds lovely, Karen! I am always less grumpy on car journeys on the way home too :)
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend and arriving home. I hope your hubby is feeling better now!

    https://stitchandpurl.wordpress.com/2014/06/08/weekending-118/

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  2. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    This weekend has been all about the campaign for Scottish Independence. We had a ball, meeting loads of new people and dancing in the rain. x

    http://lynnblair.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/yes-in-park.html

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:30 PM

      I've been trying to keep up with the independence campaign, I find it intriguing!

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  3. AnkeJune 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Whenever we got a chance (when it wasn't raining that is) we worked on projects outside. Trying to get the garden and the house ready for company. :-)

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      you have fantastic gardens and all of your hard work shows!

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  4. tamknotsJune 8, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    I'm behind in replying, but wanted to say how great I think it is that you and Tracey met! I had the privilege of having coffee with Kay Gardiner of MDK awhile back, and that was an incredible experience. I will start following Clover--thanks!

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      you met a celebrity! cool :) It was fun meeting Tracey :)

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverJune 8, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I am so thankful you made it home safely, I was thinking of you yesterday. I'm so sorry about your husband, that's terrible. Really there is no place like home is there? Karen, I am so happy you and I had some time to sit together and talk, you are exactly like I knew you would be and I am blessed to call you my friend. Enjoy being home and loving on Frodo.

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:33 PM

      I am home and I'm loving it! This homebody was a little homesick. loved meeting you :)

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  6. Erin @ Wild WhispersJune 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Welcome home, friend. Our weekend has been a hard one... with a sad goodbye to a beloved pet.

    http://edegraw.me/blog/2014/06/07/weekending-goodbye/

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  7. GwenJune 8, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Glad you had a great weekend and avoided the bug!

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:34 PM

      I think we are all happy we avoided that illness :) I'm skilled that way!

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  8. mamasmercantileJune 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Its always great to be home after a break. I have spent the weekend preparing for a break. Packing, cleaning and doing paperwork. Have a good week.

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:35 PM

      thanks, hope you are ready for your break!

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  9. MariaJune 8, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Glad you made it home and that you had a great time. Our weekend was nice, the last days of our vacation too, but we stayed home. :-)
    http://quiltingpenguin.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekend_8.html

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Ah. You avoided all traffic jams, you clever woman.

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  10. MonicaJune 8, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Just working around the farm this weekend. Got my last raised be planted. I did sit down and watch a Youtube video and practiced the knit stitch. Is there another tutorial that you recommend? It is not easy for me, even though I crochet, but I think once I get the hang of it I will do alright. maybe some wooden needles. :)
    Went to church this morning and resting this afternoon.

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:40 PM

      I will have to research that. Have you check a basic learning how to knit book along with youtube? Maybe someone here will have a go to book recommendation. Also see if you can find a knitting group (at a library perhaps) are you on ravelry? you could see if your area has a group and find out about the meeting times.

      wooden needles are very very good for beginning and 100% wool is very forgiving and springy to learn on. You can always rip out what you have practiced and knit something else.

      making a simple garter stitch scarf (knit every row) (cast on about 40 stitches with worsted weight) will perfect the knit stitch :)

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  11. kathy bJune 8, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    irisheyesknitters.blogspot.com
    here.

    I always LOVE to return home. I get nervous leaving my home but I'm much better than I used to be.

    Worked Saturday evening in the NICU. Babeis babies little babies all around. Lots of beeps alarms and hustling to keep little ones breathing….
    such is the life of a NICU nurse.

    TOday: Relaxing Re charging and KNITTING next

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      I get sad leaving home, once I'm on the road I'm fine. Once I arrive I have a countdown to when I get back home :)

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  12. LyssaJune 8, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Joining the "weekending" link-up for the first time! I came over here from Amanda's blog. Good to meet you : )

    http://playguitar4him.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekending-i.html

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    1. karenJune 8, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Oh I'm so glad you joined! Welcome and now I'm off to see your post :)

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  13. DiannaJune 8, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Karen, so glad to know that coming home doesn't make you cranky ...I'm like you, always happy to come home...and isn't it amazing how we can so easily change into "mother mode"? Hope you will be able to share some pics from your week at Hilton Head!

    We had a weekend of fun here this week! Shared about it at http://www.jesusweadorethee.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekends_8.html

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:22 PM

      I love to come home! I think it's the best feeling ever.

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  14. mikaJune 9, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    coming home...always nice. I am in process of leaving home...

    http://myfeetintheairmyheadontheground.blogspot.com/2014/06/week-end.html

    have a good week, dominika

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  15. KrugthethinkerJune 9, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Oh, I love Hilton Head! We went there on a family trip when I was a kid, and I have only the happiest memories of it! Glad you are enjoying being back home too! Eric just got back froma week in Sweden on Friday, so we had a low-key weekend at home, but managed to fit in a trip to the pool, which was lovely:)

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:25 PM

      pool time is fun time :) I am still enjoying the being home feeling :)

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  16. debby emadianJune 9, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    I'm glad that you are back home, safe and sound Karen and that you missed out on the bug. It makes going worthwhile if only to come back home. I hope your poor husband is feeling much better now.

    At last I managing to join the party! I've been wanting too ever since you first hosted. Our weekend was a bit of away but mostly home...a good mix.
    http://cookingupastorminateacup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/honeysuckle-weekend-blossom-cordial.html
    Thanks for hosting. Have a great week.
    debx

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      he is feeling better and we are thinking a rogue yogurt was the problem, but we will never be sure, now will we?

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  17. Kim June 9, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Ah...home, there is no place like it. Going away is great, but coming home always feels so good. Enjoy your week Karen.

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      going away makes you appreciate home more!

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  18. stephJune 9, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    no place like home!!! I feel like making one of those embroidery samplers and hanging it above my suitcases which seem to be always out and ready to be packed, which is really saying something for this person who lives with a bit of wanderlust!!! So glad you are tucked safely (and healthily) at home for awhile. I'll be joining you eventually this summer, just not for a couple weeks yet!!!! Thanks for hosting the weekending group!!!!

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:27 PM

      you have been busy and I could tell you love to go places! I think I am a three day trip kind of gal though.

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  19. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    I hope your husband is feeling better!! It sounds like a wonderful vacation...not least of which is that you were able to meet Tracey!!!
    Here is our weekend: http://ihappyree.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekending.html

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:29 PM

      he is a little bit every day! and we are thrilled no one else was ill :)

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  20. DonnaJune 9, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Welcome home Karen! The first couple of days are tough but you will settle right in. Glad you had a wonderful time - I can't wait to hear all about it. http://knit1spin2.blogspot.com

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM

      I am nearly caught up with the jobs around here. We did have fun!

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  21. AnonymousJune 9, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    That beach looks heavenly!

    This is what was going on with me this weekend: http://wifemomknitter.wordpress.com/2014/06/09/weekending-27/

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  22. margeneJune 9, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    There's no place like home and you appreciate it more when you've been away. Sitting on a beach isn't a bad reason to leave!

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    1. karenJune 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM

      I haven't been to the beach in two years and it was time to revisit the ocean :)

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  23. Bella CirovicJune 9, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    I love what your weekend looks like. xo

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  24. flyingjenJune 9, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    driving in a car for long stretches at a time is no fun (said the one who flies everywhere) unless you have a project.

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    1. karenJune 10, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      I did have a project most of the time but if the sun is shining on me, I get too hot!!

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  25. Judy S.June 9, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Well, that post disappeared? Your photo made me want to head to the beach on our side of the world. Hilton Head looks like a fun spot to visit, but there's nothing quite like coming home to your own bed, is there? Hope you got some car knitting done!

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    1. karenJune 10, 2014 at 10:16 AM

      you betcha! I worked on that scrap fingering weight blanket most of the time :)

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  26. a/k/a NadineJune 10, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    I'm pretty much a homebody as well.

    My weekend (walking, flowers, reading, family, etc.): http://inblueink.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekending_10.html

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