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 aunt stitched me this years ago

Well, hello there!  I thought I'd share with you the CLEAN counter and coffee table, because it "ain't" gonna to look like that shortly.  My son is arriving later today and my daughter Tuesday night.



My weekend was:

quiet and slow ::  I added rows to the scrap blanket::  ate many left overs and created room in the refrigerator :: enjoyed daily walks :: went to Mass :: gearing up with the Christmas music at full volume :: started a knit for me :: finished a knit :: made chocolate chip cookies with nuts :: dinner out  ::  finished a book and started a new one :: enjoying a subscription to Magnificat (recommended by Jen, thank you!) ::



How was your weekend?

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 23, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Wonderful pictures, yeah I clean and things dont stay that way very long as I have a 2 1/2 yr old living with us, lol. It has been spent decluttering and cross stitching.

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Enjoy having all you babies home Karen.
    I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving.

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  3. DiannaNovember 23, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Your kitchen is lovely, Karen. And I loved seeing Frodo all cozied up there on the sofa. I know you are going to have a great time with family...thinking of your aunt during this season.

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  4. This little lifeNovember 23, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!

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  5. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Mine wasn't as quiet as I like them to be as we had visits at home but still managed to do some knitting and sewing :) You have a lovely kitchen, really does make you want to start baking pies! :)
    Hugs!

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  6. Amy at love made my homeNovember 24, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Wet and cold and I stayed in with my cold and sore throat! It sounds as though you had a lovely weekend! xx

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  7. Kim November 24, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Sounds like a lovely weekend Karen, especially the chocolate chip cookies and all that knitting. I started a new knit too, not for me though, for the little man. Enjoy having your kiddos home :)

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  8. AdeolaNovember 24, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    I'm with you on the Christmas music, don't you just love it! Ours was a mixture of all things nice too. x http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/weekending.html

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  9. AnkeNovember 24, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    How nice to have your kiddos home for Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with them and have fun!
    http://cox-himmel.blogspot.com/2014/11/our-weekend.html

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  10. ericaNovember 24, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Your weekend sounds wonderful !!! Have a great time with your children.
    http://pajamacasual.blogspot.ca/2014/11/come-onfallalready.html

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  11. margeneNovember 24, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    May your week be full of fun and laughter!!

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  12. DebbieNovember 24, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! I have Christmas music playing right now, I love it all! I've been enjoying my subscription to Magnificat for about a year, glad you enjoy it too!

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  13. kristieinbcNovember 24, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    I'm laughing about your picture of your clean kitchen. It's like that here, too. I think I am doing things backwards. I clean everything before various kids show up for a visit, but within five minutes of them coming through the door it looks like a wind storm blew through the house. Especially the kitchen. I think it might be better to do the heavy duty cleaning after they leave!

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  14. amandaNovember 24, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    your home looks so inviting! and oh how I LOVE clean kitchen counters, even if they are always short-lived. I know you must be looking forward to having your kids home with you this week- hope you have a lovely time!
    (I'm starting with the music already, too~ feeling very ready to celebrate the season)

    here's our weekend:
    http://sweetpotatoclaire.blogspot.com/2014/11/weekending.html

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  15. Yanic A.November 24, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Your home looks so neat and tidy. Feels like even on it's worse days, it is probably miles ahead of mine. LOL! Wishing you a great visit with your kids.

    xo

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  16. elnsNovember 24, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    I wonder if my home will ever be neat and tidy! Sounds like a good calm before the storm holiday week. But now you are all ready to hang out with your family. Have a wonderful time with your kids. I'm glad you're fitting some knitting in :)

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  17. Deb J. in UtahNovember 24, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I love your kitchen! We are also enjoying Christmas music at our house. You all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy having your kids back home for a few days!

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  18. kathy bNovember 24, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Your home looks picture perfect! Glad you had time to knit.
    i knitted and ripped and knitted and ripped. Im finally in the right groove with the right yarn.....
    This weekend: played Christmas Carols! Took care of foster kittens...

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  19. A Little Blue DragonflyNovember 24, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Love that sweet stitching at the top of the post! Makes me want to sit and stitch while I watch the snow falling outside. :)

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  20. TahneeNovember 24, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    That sounds like an absolutely wonderful weekend. I had to work both days during the weekend unfortunately, but we had lots of sunshine so it was still lovely :)

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  21. Meg EvansNovember 25, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    What a beautiful kitchen, with the light coming in through your window -- so warm and inviting! I am sure it must smell as good as it looks. :)

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  22. Melissa Marie December 1, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Frodo looks cute snuggled up on the couch! :)

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