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 -

-our daughter was home for the weekend along with her fiance
-pizza one night, a home cooked dinner of chicken and roasted potatoes the other
-waiting for an epic snow storm and getting about 2 inches, 3 inches if you are wishing for lots
-wedding cake samples (not what is in that photo)
-cupcakes, chocolate chip muffins, sugar cookies- oh my!
-seriously thinking of giving up the sweets any day now (once those two lonely cupcakes are gone)
-missing my daily walks, the weather is not cooperating these days
-cups of tea and watching tv and knitting, a perfect recipe for a relaxing weekend
-we are tired!  My husband and I are going to sink being two
-leftovers for dinner and a quiet evening ahead

how was your weekend? I'd love to hear!

Comments

  1. Deb J. in UtahFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Your weekend sounds lovely. That cupcake looks yummy, but I hear you about wanting to take a break from sugar. Glad you didn't get much snow. Hope the week ahead is warm and wonderful for you!

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  2. fjord girlFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Pizza night and a visit from your daughter- sounds wonderful. You guys really getting hit by mother nature- wish it was us- it's spring like weather here.
    Have a great week.

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  3. stephFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    family home and chocolate......can't beat that!!!! :)

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    You just need to come here and we can take walks together.
    PS- Bring cupcakes. ;)

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  5. Judy S.February 22, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Sounds like a fun weekend. Yesterday we played with the grand kids and today we sang with the choir. After lunch I went outside and did some garden cleanup (in February no less) and then pruned the roses since today is Feb.22nd. Tomorrow I need to fertilize them and then deadhead the rest of our hydrangeas.

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  6. the habit of beingFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    sounds like a good but full weekend! and i envy you those sweets, i gave up sugar for lent :(

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  7. kathy bFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Saturday was busy. Volunteer thank you party at the animal shelter. Dinner with friends after that party.
    Sunday: tummy troubles. Lots of sitting and knitting. and Oscars

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  8. DiannaFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    I would much rather be walking outside than doing exercises inside...however, it doesn't look as if that is going to be happening any time soon, so I will be grateful for Leslie Sansone a bit longer. :)

    Sweets are so addicting, aren't they?

    We had a good weekend...lots of fun in quiet things and also in doing for others.

    Have a great week, my friend.

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  9. Juliann in WAFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Ah, quitting sugar, I am on that path. Lovely weekend here. A bust Saturda but a wonderful Sunday. Wedding planning is such fun!

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  10. simply bevFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    For me it was a rare quiet weekend so I did some extra cooking, writing and resting. Much needed!

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  11. TannaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    We braved the cold, rainy weather to take a trip to Frisco to see Cavalia Odysses. INCREDIBLE show! Worth even braving the horrible, COLD RAIN!! But, I missed being snuggle in with my knitting and I just wish sugar weren't so tasty. ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  12. AnkeFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    We pretty much stayed at home and piddled around. Lots of reading and knitting for me while the rest of the family caught up on their favorite shows on netflix. ;-) Really icy roads on Friday and just yucky weather the rest of the weekend kept us inside. I am soooo ready for weather that lets me be outside more!

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  13. sylvia - artsy antsFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    cups of tea, watching tv and knitting! yes, that's roughly what my weekend was about too this time! joining once again today, Karen. Have a lovely week!

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  14. ericaFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    your weekend sounds lovely !!! Did your epic snow storm happen??? Ours was spent on another nearby island called Saltspring
    http://pajamacasual.blogspot.ca/2015/02/i-love-salt-spring.html

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  15. amandaFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    oh we've been so close to getting at least a bit of snow several times, only to be left with a dusting and loads of ice. a disappointing winter around here, at least for those of us wishing for at least a few days of proper sledding and snow angel making!

    our weekend was some knitting and sitting by the fire, and the sad discovery of losing our remaining hive to the bitter cold last week. :(
    http://sweetpotatoclaire.blogspot.com/2015/02/weekending-around-house.html

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  16. Reinventing MotherFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Wedding cake tasting!!!! Always a favorite:)

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  17. DonnaFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Aren't leftovers great - especially when you are tired? Sounds like a lovely weekend. We didn't get much snow either. Can't say I was disappointed with the lack of snow! Have a great week Karen.

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  18. GraceFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    What a lovely weekend you had! I have been dying to bake but Rob is pre-diabetic and so I abstain in order not to tempt him. The irony of it does not escape me; I finally have time to indulge in baking and there isn't anyone left at home to bake for! : ) We spent a quiet weekend, Rob getting over bronchitis although he felt well enough to go to the movies on Sunday to see "American Sniper". Dinner out on Sunday and then I settled down in my pjs for Oscar night. Have a great week!

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  19. SusanFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend to me. It's been so bitterly cold (sub zero temps) and we've had lots of snow so we've been basically hibernating! Lots of goodies and leftovers make for a perfect Sunday.

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  20. Melissa Marie February 23, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Wedding planning sounds fun! Tasting cake and eating cupcakes equals perfection! It sounds like you had a busy, but lovely weekend!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I wouldn't give up sugar just yet, where's the fun in wedding planning without frosting???
    I went to a quilt show! It only happens every other year down here - http://jenletts.com/quilt-show/

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    I wouldn't give up sugar just yet, where's the fun in wedding planning without frosting???
    I went to a quilt show! It only happens every other year down here - http://jenletts.com/quilt-show/

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  23. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Sometimes when the weather is grim you do just need to hibernate don't you! Wedding cake tasting sounds very exciting!! xx

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  24. Kim February 23, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    A good, full weekend. So happy you got to spend some time with your daughter :)

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  25. debby emadianFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    It must have been so good to catch up with your daughter. How exciting about the cake tasting. That cupcake looks so good and I'm wondering what your secret is, you always look so slim in your photos. Your relaxing Sunday sounded perfect too...

    Ours was pretty boring just lots of sorting out and decorating...
    http://cookingupastorminateacup.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/weekend-mallon-streaks-and-persian.html

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  26. A Little Blue DragonflyFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    What a great weekend! I remember tasting wedding cake samples before my wedding. My mother wanted to try so many different bakeries that I ended up gaining 5 lbs. before the wedding. Oops. But it sure was fun! Hope you are all staying warm! *hugs* :)

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