Weekends


My weekend days between holidays was full of:

-sunrises captured with the big camera, oh how Frodo leaps when I grab the camera!
-slowness and mindfulness as we near the end of the year
-some lists created for the upcoming days
-the thinning out of sweets, my waist is thanking me :)
-rain, rain, rain
-wistful longing of decluttering and organizing but having to wait
-a curry dinner made by my husband giving me a wee bit more of knitting time
-finishing a book and starting two, yes two books.  So decadent :)
-knitting a hat, socks, and a shawl but mainly the shawl

how was your weekend?

Joining Amanda

Comments

  1. Deb J. in UtahDecember 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I love this picture. I have been able to do a lot of reading this week too and am loving it! Finished another book last night! Enjoy the coming week and the new year!

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  2. AnkeDecember 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I can't wait to see your knitting projects and hear about your books! I started a new book this weekend as well and I'm loving it. It's a bit on the raunchy side, but it has made me laugh so much! :-) Which was much needed since I didn't feel so good these last two days... Wishing you and your family a very happy new year!

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  3. LeanneDecember 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    A beautiful sunrise photo.. Starting two books now that is just pure fun!
    Love Leanne

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  4. Kim December 30, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful photo. Two books, you go! And all the knitting, sounds like you are enjoying these days :)

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  5. DonnaDecember 30, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Such a pretty picture! A bit of yarn shopping, a lot of candle shopping, and a bunch of knitting are what comprised my weekend. Back to the office for me today!

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  6. stephDecember 30, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    oh, book juggling!!! i love it! can't wait to see the new projects!!!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Decluttering and organizing are on my to do list - but first the Christmas decorations need to come down...

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  8. the habit of beingDecember 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    decluttering and organizing will happen here but only after the new year! happy new year, sweet karen!

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  9. debby emadianDecember 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Sounds wonderful. My fingers are itching to start spring cleaning too, oh and detoxing a bit as well...just a couple more days to go.
    Have a very happy new year Karen. I hope that it brings all that you wish for for you and yours.
    debx

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  10. Annie CholewaDecember 30, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Winter weather, a curry supper, and knitting ... it all sounds wonderful to me!

    Wishing you and yours a fabulous 2014 x

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  11. DiannaJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Your picture is beautiful. My favorite on your list, "finishing a book and starting two, yes two books. So decadent :)" I SO agree! That is how my husband and I have spent our last two weeks! :)

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