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 was a celebration of my ordinary days.  The simple surroundings that I call home and that bring me the greatest joy.  On Friday I was officially caught up with my lists, chores and errands.  

On Friday, my sister and brother in law arrived for a weekend visit and I am now faced again with a list of chores but the chores are so worth the visit.  We had a good time and ate lots of food and laughed.

My weekend contained:

-broiled asparagus,coleslaw, roasted potatoes and salmon (steak for them) on Friday night
-grilled marinated lime chicken, risotto, green beans and a tossed salad yesterday
-both nights we enjoyed pound cake with a strawberry sauce that my sister baked :)
-a tiny bit of shopping, sitting on the back yard swing, and knitting!
-finishing a super secret knitting project

Today my sister and brother in law will leave and we will celebrate Father's day with hamburgers, french fries and more pound cake.  



How was your weekend?  I love reading about your weekends, with old friends and new friends :)

Comments

  1. brookeJune 15, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I am coming over to your house to eat! I had a relaxing weekend after a harried week. http://senseofstory.com/

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  2. AnkeJune 15, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, the food you guys prepared sounds delicious!! What a feast! Lucky you, getting to spend a few days with your sister. Makes me miss mine even more... Have a wonderful Father's day!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverJune 15, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    How fun to have your sister visit, I know that makes you happy. I am getting ready for my trip and can't wait to get on the road.
    Have a beautiful day today and the rest of the week!

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:41 AM

      yes, I do love when my sister is here, I hope you have fun on your trip! I know you will miss home though :)

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  4. MariaJune 15, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Your weekend sounds lovely, I never had a sister and always wondered what it would have been like to have one, my brother and I have nothing in common (apart from our parents). Our weekend was a good one too. Have a wonderful week!
    http://quiltingpenguin.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekend_15.html

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:41 AM

      having is a sister is a the best, I've always wondered what a brother would be like!!

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  5. Judy S.June 15, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Today we are celebrating Father's Day and 2 birthdays with a visit to the grandkids. Such fun! Have a great day.

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  6. Kim June 15, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Yay for getting caught up, even if only for a short time :) Sounds like you had a lovely visit with your sister. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I hope your week ahead is full of good things.

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:42 AM

      I hope your week is filled with outside goodness :)

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  7. DiannaJune 15, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I hope you realize, my friend, you have made my mouth water a zillion times just reading this post! Oh my goodness! Your food sounds absolutely out of this world. I must try the broiled asparagus. Did you do anything special in the preparation? I love the combination of lime and chicken...with a little "hot" thrown in! Marinated would be even better! :)

    I am seeing a pattern developing here for our Friday evenings. :) Saturday I spent recuperating from Friday evening and today is somewhere in between...and celebrating my hubby. You are welcome to read about it here...http://jesusweadorethee.blogspot.com/2014/06/weekends_15.html

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM

      the asparagus is tossed with olive oil and salt and pepper (I think...) and then broiled/baked at 425 degrees until done to likeness. It tastes delicious and she left them as spears so less prep in the kitchen!

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  8. DanielleJune 15, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Yum, your dinners sound delicious! I love risotto. I recently discovered Ina Garten's risotto cakes and they're amazing!

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:44 AM

      hmmmm, now I'm going to look up risotto cakes!

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  9. kathy bJune 15, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    friday night was very stressful at work. saturday, my tummy reacted to it all. :(
    i did make it to the animal shelter fund rasier at the dairy queen and bid on a cat lover heart necklace. and won!
    Honored fireman for fathers day with our son. ON the porch now, knitting and relaxing

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:44 AM

      sorry that you had a stressful Friday night. Glad you were sitting and knitting when you commented! That will cure all ills :)

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  10. Yanic A.June 15, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    What a wonderful week-end you had. I'm so pleased. Visits from loved family members are the best... my own sister was in town with my brother-in-law and my niece this week-end and we had a blast. Such a great feeling of complete and joyful exhaustion!

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:45 AM

      There is nothing like a family get together! We had so much fun but I loved when the house was empty and I put the house back together as it was.

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  11. Lady CordeliaJune 15, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Sweet friend, I hope your coming week is as yummy.
    XO
    http://www.ladycordelia.com/my-blog/2014/06/weekend-update.html

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:45 AM

      I hope you are having a fabulous summer so far! Off to see your blog :)

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    my friend wifemomknitter has been doing the weekend post for quite awhile now, and I decided to join in to capture the memories. Your weekend sounded fun and filled with yummy food!

    http://cafe-eclectic.net/

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      welcome! So nice you joined in :) off to see your blog!

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  13. summerJune 15, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    hamburgers, french fries and pound cake sound amazing! Especially the pound cake!
    http://summerplayshouse.com/2014/06/16/weekending-fathers-day-edition-2/

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      I have left over pound cake and it's making me continue the happy weekend!

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  14. AdeolaJune 16, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Great sounding food and secret knitting! My kind of weekend ;0) http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/weekending_16.html

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    1. karenJune 16, 2014 at 7:47 AM

      secret knitting is fun, because it's a secret! Off to read your post!

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  15. Mama Gone GreenJune 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    sounds delightful! I love having visitors!

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  16. Erin @ Wild WhispersJune 16, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Hmmmm... super secret knitting, eh? Sounds like fun!

    We celebrated a special birthday this weekend.... http://edegraw.me/blog/2014/06/16/weekending-five/

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    1. karenJune 17, 2014 at 7:38 AM

      Oh a birthday! now I am going to check :)

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  17. stephJune 16, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    ooooooooo I lOVE secrets!!!! (wanna share it?? just a whisper. promise I won't tell!!!!!!!!)

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  18. KrugthethinkerJune 17, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    A celebration of ordinary days. That sounds like the most wonderful way to live;) I so love getting to see you live so peacefully and joyfully.:)

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    1. karenJune 17, 2014 at 7:39 AM

      I try! I focus on the positive whenever I can :)

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  19. spriteJune 17, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    My weekend overflowed with fun: http://www.spritewrites.net/?p=5324

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    1. karenJune 17, 2014 at 7:39 AM

      overflowing is a good word for a fun weekend!!

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