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 weekend was somewhat relaxing, slow and purposeful.

-watched another two episodes of Dr. Who
-started a new knitting project because of peer pressure (steph!)
-knitting and unknitting that project, making rookie mistakes
-celebrating our daughter's boyfriend's birthday and yes there was cake involved
-sinking into two walks a day once again with the weather cooperating
-rainy days yielded to blue skies
-catching the angle of the summer sun midday throughout the house
-chatting with our son daily, listening to his days and the meals he's creating or not creating.  Loving that I was lucky to be there last weekend and can imagine him in his town, on his campus
-Frodo was stung by a wasp and his yelp was heard around the yard.  Once he recovered,he went right back to the scene of the crime to attack his attackers.  Silly boy!

-lastly, I received a delightful package all the way from Australia from Monique, (Thank you!) Once again I am amazed at how this blogging community unites us as friends no matter the distance.


How was your weekend?  Please share and visit with others in the comments.  

Comments

  1. AnkeAugust 25, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Such sweet gifts! Yes the blogging community is wonderful, I couldn't agree with you more. Hope Frodo isn't suffering with his wasp sting.
    http://cox-himmel.blogspot.com/2014/08/this-weekend.html

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  2. stephAugust 25, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    poor Frodo. Freddy sends his condolences.
    What a grand package!!! Yes, this blogging community is the BEST!!!

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  3. BonnyAugust 25, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I love that blue, blue sky as it usually means lowered humidity and cooler temps. I'm ready for fall, or would at least welcome a crisp 60 degree day!

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  4. UnknownAugust 25, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Sounds like a fantastic weekend! Such wonderful gifts too. This blogging community is truly wonderful. Poor Frodo, I'm glad he's okay though! We have never seen Dr. Who!!
    We had a fun weekend: http://ihappyree.blogspot.com/2014/08/weekending_25.html

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  5. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 25, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Poor Frodo, those wasp stings hurt.
    This blogging world is amazing it's it? It's so nice to that it makes the world a little smaller. I adore your gifts.
    I hope you have a wonderful Monday Karen. Today I begin lessons plans, school starts next Tuesday.

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  6. fjord girlAugust 25, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Glad Frodo survived- no fun. What a lovely gift thru the mail you received.
    Jules starts college on Thursday....gulp, new territory for us both.
    Have a lovely week ahead.

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  7. flyingjenAugust 25, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Poor Frodo. And yes, silly boy, going back! Our weekend was spent in San Francisco celebrating the life of my best friend. And he even threw in an earthquake for us.
    http://the-random-thoughts-in-my-head.blogspot.com/2014/08/goodbye-my-friend.html

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    1. karenAugust 26, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      I am sorry for your loss of a great friend.

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  8. AndeeAugust 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Oh what fun to get gifts in the mail! I wish I could have such relaxing weekends! Someday I will :)

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  9. Lady CordeliaAugust 25, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    What a great list! And is Steph peer pressuring you? Jeez. She seems like such a sweet person. LOL. ; )
    Thank you for mentioning Dr. Who. I was trying to remember the name of that series everyone is talking about! xoxo
    http://www.ladycordelia.com/my-blog/2014/08/chr.html

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    1. Lady CordeliaAugust 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      p.s. for some reason your blog is not accepting people's links as...well...active links. they are just text. at least that is how it is form my computer.....

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    2. karenAugust 26, 2014 at 12:37 PM

      I think blogger doesn't allow hyperlinking. And you have to do some special coding to bypass it....But I'll look into it to make sure :)

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  10. Amy at love made my homeAugust 25, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    It sounds as though you had a great weekend. We spent ours still working on the patio!! It will be finished soon so I will share pictures when it is done!! xx

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  11. Melissa Marie August 25, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    What a lovely weekend! I spent my weekend scrapbooking and celebrating my 17th birthday! Unfortunately the next day (Monday) I had to get a root canal. But don't all good things come to an end? :)

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    1. karenAugust 26, 2014 at 12:48 PM

      Happy birthday!!! And I hope the root canal went well and you are now on the mend.

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  12. LeanneAugust 25, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    I bet Frodo was bad as at the wasp. Glad your son is settling in and I bet some meals mums are best not to know about. My weekend was spent studying as had got no study done all last week. Dh worked in my moon garden and the bush bath building has begun http://cottagetails.blogspot.co.nz/ Love Leanne

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  13. AdeolaAugust 25, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    I'm late this weekend as it's been a bank holiday here today and I was making the most of it ;0)
    http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/weekending_25.html

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  14. Judy S.August 25, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Weekends are fun, aren't they? We visited with Stella and Max and enjoyed the park and Farmers' Market on Saturday, and then spent a lot of yesterday working in the yard, chasing weeds.

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    1. karenAugust 26, 2014 at 12:49 PM

      chasing weeds is never ending at times. We heavily mulched and that has helped here.

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  15. Almond TeaAugust 25, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    The wasps are horrible this year. Sure hope the sting heals fast!

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  16. Kim August 25, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I love the blogging community. Your gifts are lovely. Poor Frodo, silly boy for going back :) Have a lovely week Karen.

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  17. mamasmercantileAugust 26, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    A truly beautiful package.

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  18. Mama Gone GreenAugust 26, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    what a fun mail surprise!!!

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  19. michelle gdAugust 26, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    smiling at your goodness.
    and kisses to frodo ;)

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