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 a three day visit
-we shopped and went out for dinner
-there was a viewing of Annie (1982) lots of singing and humming along
-running out of coffee each morning even with a full pot
-mini cupcakes with icing and heart sprinkles!
-deciding to rip out the bottom of my orange sweater, I'm not liking how it looks
-Dr. Who and Gilmore Girls was in the mix as well
-walking and hearing the birds, they think it's spring, silly little ones.
-more snow is coming!
-laundry, reading, phone calls with relatives and menu planning

How was your weekend?  

Comments

  1. fjord girlFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Your blanket looks so colorful and cozy. Yum...cup cakes. You are lucky that you are getting snow. It just rains here...water skiing over here!!!!

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  2. DiannaFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    I was sad to hear that you found it necessary to rip out the bottom of your orange sweater, Karen. But I totally get how one feels about a piece of yarn work they are doing when we don't like how it looks!

    Glad you had time with your daughter over the weekend. Working on wedding plans?

    It really was a joy to hear the birds singing the last couple of days.

    Have a wonderful week, Karen.

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I'm glad you had some time with your daughter Karen and you had cupcakes too? That is a good weekend. Snow? I think you must have some of my birds because it felt like a spring weekend here, 70 degrees.

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  4. apicturebookmindFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Ah I love sleeping over at my Mom's, feels like when I was a kid! Too bad about ripping a part of your sweater, but what has to be done, has to be done! Have a great week, Karen!

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  5. mamasmercantileFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    How wonderful to spend time with your daughter, making plans I presume for the big day. Sounds like an idyllic weekend.

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  6. AdeolaFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Oh I think I need me some of the Gilmore Girls, I haven't watched that in ages! A quiet ocean themed one here this weekend.x
    http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/weekending_9.html

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  7. margeneFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Your weekend sounds relaxing and lovely. We had very warm temperatures and the birds here are being tricked into thinking it is time to court. It looks like winter has been canceled in Utah.

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  8. ericaFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    3 days with your daughter must have been lovely !!! Running out of coffee and mini cupcakes are sure signs of wonderful together time....

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  9. MonicaFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Sounds like a great visit with your daughter! Is that your scrap afghan? WOW! You've come a long way on it. I have discovered I have an abundance of scrap yarns that I need to do SOMETHING with...
    Was a beautiful spring "like" weekend here as well!

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  10. stephFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    and....your sock yarn blanket! it's looking great!!!

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  11. DonnaFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    What a nice well-spent weekend you had Karen. It sounds like you are ready to take on the week - and MORE snow! We have it falling from the sky here too..... Will it ever end?

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  12. GraceFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    What a wonderful visit with your daughter! My girls and I are all big fans of The Gilmore Girls. :) I love the afghan, it looks so colorful and inviting! We are home again after visiting our oldest daughter in Dubai, I am trying to get over the jet lag. Have a great week!

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  13. flyingjenFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Your blanket is coming along quite nicely!

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  14. simonaFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I love how colorful your blanket is!!
    My weekend was great, lots of good stuff, good friends, and a visit to an open house at a gallery that made me want to paint so badly that my fingers are itching :)

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  15. Melissa Marie February 9, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    The blanket looks great! I haven't seen Annie in a while, but always enjoyed the movie. Even though Miss Hannigan scares me! LOL

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  16. TannaFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Weekends with kiddos is just the best... until there are grandchildren. Ha! You still have plenty of time to enjoy your children... I do kind of miss those days spent with Amanda or Zack (they think they are second fiddle now... not really so, but the moments are very rare when it is just "us" anymore.

    I love those "relaxed" times, too... Wish we could feel that way every day. =)

    I'm not sure why, but your blog isn't updating on my sidebar... I'm going to maybe have to re-load it. Anyway, I MISSED a couple of posts! Hope you are warm and safe... I hear another cold front is coming through! blessings ~ tanna
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    1. karenFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:59 AM

      seems like there are some blogs who are having hiccups this past week, I wonder why?

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  17. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}February 9, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    My girls loved the 80's Annie. With temps in the 50's and 60's lately, I can see why the birds are confused about which season we'e in. It's confusing me!

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    1. karenFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM

      yes the birds have returned to silence now that the snow reappeared. Poor little ones!

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  18. Kim February 9, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Sounds just lovely Karen. How wonderful to spend three days with our daughter, I know how much you must have enjoyed that. Have a wonderful week.

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  19. Erin KateFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    my weekend included knitting & gilmore girls as well :)

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  20. kathy bFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    OH I wish mine included my daughter at home...but no.
    I spent time at a friend's pottery party. I made a turtle! It will be fired and glazed and given to me in a few weeks.
    I will put the turtle in my garden I think.
    We also spent time out to dinner with old friends for deep dish pizza. mmmmmmmm

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  21. AnkeFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Your blanket is really growing! I've had a glorious weekend with a bunch of wonderful women. Just what I needed to recharge my batteries!

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  22. NicoleFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Oh, I'd love to hear some birds! I only heard a crow the other day, and it was mildly depressing. Sounds like you had a good weekend :)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Most of my weekend was spent in the er with my granddaughter. Love the blanket you are stitching.

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    1. karenFebruary 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

      I do hope your granddaughter is all better now, that must have been scary.

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  24. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    That sounds like a great weekend - apart from the knitting problems! I hope you get that sorted soon. xx

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  25. AndiFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    sounds like a lovely weekend. lots of making and creating! sounds like my kind of weekend.
    your blanket is looking fantastic!

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  26. Caffeine GirlFebruary 10, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    What a nice weekend, expecially having your daughter home! Coffee and cupcakes are always good, too.

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  27. elnsFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Wow, always a fun weekend in your hood! Sprinkled cupcakes ... very nice!

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