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.


Brr, this weekend was chilly, but a good kind of chilly, at least for me.  The knitter in me is giddy deciding what wool to wear outside.  Friday was indeed my birthday --  thank you to all of you sleuths who figured out from ravelry and wished me well.  My day was quite nice.

I found the new Jane Austen Knts magazine and of course bought a couple of books.  My husband and I had dinner out and enjoyed being with each other.  Both kids called as well as many family members.  All good.  All fun!

My self imposed deadline that is arbitrary has not been met.  However, maybe by the time I go to sleep I'll be a day behind...of course completely self imposed.  The best kind of time crunch there is.
I really wanted to finish reading my Flannery O'Connor collection book this weekend and that did not happen either.

Today my friends came over for some knitting and eating.  Lots of projects on the needles and discussions of knit shops near and far.  Sigh... I love this hobby and the sisterhood knitting creates.

So I'm finishing up this post, my laundry and I'll be sitting and sipping my tea while you visit me.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. kathy bNovember 22, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful mitts
    THen weekend wrap up: great dinner out Friday with old neighbors
    snowstorm saturday
    some Holiday shopping on Sunday today .

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  2. JaneNovember 22, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Well, a Happy Birthday to you, for Friday. Sounds like you had lots of fun! Love your mitts, the green is divine! Have a great week ahead xx

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 22, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    I'm glad you had fun Karen!
    I think it must be so nice to have a group of friends over to knit, I would love that.
    XO

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  4. GraceNovember 22, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Your Sunday sounds lovely, knitting and friends, what could be better? : ) I'm so glad you enjoyed your birthday! Have a great week, Karen, and a very happy Thanksgiving! xx

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  5. stephNovember 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    happy belated birthday!!! (if you can't tell....i'm ALWAYS late to the party!!!) sounds like you had a great weekend. enjoy the brrrrrrrr......I'm enjoying mine!

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  6. AnkeNovember 22, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Happy, happy Birthday Karen! It sounds like you had a wonderful celebration and a very nice weekend. Chilly weather here, too. Time to layer on the knits...

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  7. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Happy Birthday Karen! It sounds like your celebration was so perfect.:) My weekend was busy and filled with family and delicious food and pumpkin beer. I do wish I had one more day to relish the time off and the cool weather, perfect for knitting.

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  8. LisaNovember 23, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Weekends filled with knitting and friends are always a delight! It was chilly here this weekend, too!
    xo Lisa :)

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  9. mamasmercantileNovember 23, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    Happy belated birthday. Wonderful mitts, love the beautiful shade of green. Sounds like a great weekend.

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  10. sustainablemumNovember 23, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    A belated happy birthday! It has turned chilly hasn't it, suddenly, we have had a sprinkling a snow :). I love the idea of a self imposed deadline you are better than me at meeting it, I would have been way out. The mitts are looking great hope they are finished soon, they look close ;).

    I have joined you this week, you can read my post here!

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  11. TahneeNovember 23, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    Happy belated birthday! I had a perfectly lazy weekend, with lots of knitting :)

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  12. EileenNovember 23, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Your weekend sounds lovely. I started a few Christmas knits::Toast wrist warmers, but if they are not done by Christmas, that’s OK. have great start to your week.

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  13. margeneNovember 23, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Nice to hear you had a lovely birthday and it was just what you needed. May the joy and Happiness continue!

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  14. AlinaNovember 23, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely mitts! For me weekends are always for organizing, planning, experimenting with my stash yarn, taking pictures and eating :)

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  15. DonnaNovember 23, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Happy belated Birthday! I really do cherish the friendships this knitting lifestyle has gifted me. Both in real life and in the blog world.

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  16. Mama Gone GreenNovember 23, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Happy happy belated birthday!! I hope it was just wonderful. Our weekend was a bit bumpy, but at least it ended well: http://mamagonegreen.blogspot.com/2015/11/our-weekend-and-case-of-epic-fail.html

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  17. MonicaNovember 23, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    I am so wanting to start knitting something to wear. I am thinking of giving socks another try. Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had a nice weekend. We had snow flying Saturday morning but it didn't stay with us very long.

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  18. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeNovember 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Wishing you a happy belated birthday! Chocolate???

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  19. debby emadianNovember 23, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    oh happy birthday...our's are close together. I must remember for next year. It sounds like a perfect one all toasty and cosy and knitty and foodie. Sounds like perfect company with your husband and knitting friends but it's always good when the children phone. Love those mitts with the twisty cable.
    Have a great rest of the week, home the weather stays just as you like it.
    Nearly forget here's a link to my weekend...it was chilly too...
    http://cookingupastorminateacup.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/weekend-roasted-baby-carrots-with.htmldebx

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  20. Kim November 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate your birthday. Loving those mitts. Lots of knitting happening here...gifts, commissions, and more :) It's a busy time, but a fun time.

    Hope you have a great week Karen.

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  21. harknessangelsNovember 23, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday!!! So glad you had a nice day! Love those mitts!

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  22. elnsNovember 23, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Sounds like a great birthday. Wishing you happiness all year long. I'm sipping tea with you. You've got me daydreaming about knitting ... again.

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  23. StefanieNovember 30, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    A belated, hau'oli la hanau to you. I'm glad to read you had lovely plans and treats with those you love. Sippin' my daily 3c of green tea right now. It's 54° in the house and I'm finally done putting away all of the Costco haul. Our weekend was great. Picked up the girls from their Bella's in SF and relaxed the rest of the weekend. Of course we didn't try to get our biorhythms back in tune and so we are tired today.

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