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 was full and interesting.  Early in the morning on Saturday we took Frodo to the vet because he was feeling poorly.  We walked out with medicine and today he is acting a tad bit better, I think the spring grasses are irritating to him.  He has been hiding under the ottoman or in the photo above under the back porch stairs.  If he was a human he could do with some therapy!  He is easily upset and everyone at the vet hospital knows his gentle sensitive soul.

We also hauled our unusual recyclable "stuff" to a recycling fundraiser only to arrive and find out it was canceled.  So, we drove around our little town and the adjacent ones finding recycling places to avoid taking back the "stuff".  While initially we were irked, we had great fun, googling on the phone for information and going for drive together :)  AND I saved the earth from garbage.

Both our daughter and her fiance were here tasting lots of wedding cake, I do love that job.  We also made a trip to a bookstore and once again, I perused and browsed and pondered the selections.  I believe I could visit a bookstore every single day (as well as a yarn store).  

Today we were gifted with glorious blue skies, warm weather and finally it feels like spring. Laundry is almost done and everyone has left.  My husband and I are looking forward to being the two of us again, eating simple meals that are unplanned (no cooking??) and getting back to ordinary days.

How was your weekend?

Comments

  1. AnkeApril 12, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Poor Frodo. :-( I am glad the meds seem to be helping him and the vet took good care of your baby. We enjoyed a great day yesterday, going for a bike ride with friends. Today was sunny and beautiful and we were able to spent most of the day outside. Makes me happy. :-)

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  2. ericaApril 12, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Glad to hear that Frodo is feeling better...and that your 'stuff' made it to recycling!!! Sounds like you had a busy weekend and are ready to chill and enjoy the warm spring weather outside your door. Have a great week Karen

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  3. Deb J. in UtahApril 12, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    What a great weekend - tasting wedding cake and browsing bookstores! Glad that Frodo is recovering. You are a great example to us all by making sure your "stuff" got recycled!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverApril 12, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Oh, poor Frodo, I do hope he is completely better soon, it's almost time for him to protect the yard from the bunnies.
    I love cake tasting day!

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  5. LeanneApril 12, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Poor Frodo hope he is back to himself real quick. Books are something I so enjoy collecting and can't go past a bookshop.. My weekend was in the garden but both fires on today a tad chilly.

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  6. stephApril 12, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    hoping that sweet boy is feeling better! .....and books? did you actually leave a bookstore empty-handed??? do tell!

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  7. AnonymousApril 12, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    So good that Frodo is feeling a tad better :) my doggie is quite old, so I know how unnerving it could be when they don't feel well :(

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  8. fjord girlApril 12, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    I hope mr. Frodo feels better soon.... Maybe a little wedding cake would cheer him up :)
    Bookstores are always do fun to visit!

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  9. kristieinbcApril 12, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    I'm sorry Frodo isn't feeling well. It's aways such a worry when they are sick. If only they could talk and tell us what's wrong.

    Your weekend sounds like it was very nice. I have spent the weekend intentionally taking it easy. I have to drive to my mom's in Spokane Wednesday, then on Friday we are flying to Chicago to visit my brother. I decided I should recharge my batteries before the trip. There has been lots of knitting, watching British shows on my iPad, some walks, and some reading. Oh, and some chocolate and tea. :-)

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  10. flyingjenApril 12, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    So glad to hear Frodo is feeling better. I love ordinary day. I wish I had more of them.

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  11. UnknownApril 13, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    aw poor Frodo, glad he's feeling a bit better. I blogged about my weekend yesterday (http://thesoaringsheep.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/weekending.html), we have got some more paint for decorating the house next weekend and spent some time planting onions on our allotment :)

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  12. JaneApril 13, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Hope little gentle Frodo is feeling better. Your weekend sounds lovely. Happy new week, Karen xx

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  13. DebbieApril 13, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Simple meals, no cooking.... bliss. It;s Springlike (ish) here at the moment too - lots of sunshine but also rather windy at times! It suits me as I don't like heat. We're due a mini heatwave at the end of the week I've heard, so I've got my fan packed in my handbag already. Hope Frodo feels better soon xx

    Some words and pictures on my weekend here http://musingsandbemusings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/that-was-weekend.html

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  14. Juliann in WAApril 13, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Hope Frodo is getting better. My weekend was lovely but today I am back to work and will be longing for the simplicity of my weekend days.

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  15. margeneApril 13, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Sending good thoughts for Frodo. If only they could speak and let us know what the real problem is. Spring is hard when you have a sensitive nose.

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  16. AmyApril 13, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I agree on the bookstore and yarn shop! Hopefully Frodo is better real soon!

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  17. Kat RiddellApril 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like a good weekend-I know I could go in a bookstore or yarn shop every day and be satisfied! Glad to hear Frodo is starting to feel better.

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  18. momto5April 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    poor frodo. wedding cake tasting... yum <3

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  19. kathy bApril 13, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I lOVE ordinary days. I Do . They are my favorite. Not knowing what the day will bring, unexpected joys and the time to treasure the ordinary. The simplicity of making a meal, making a bed, Knitting some rows and enjoying blogs.....
    Hugs to Frodo

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  20. Kathleen Shaw April 13, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    I hope Frodo is in better spirits. Your weekend sounds both interesting and fun! Happy Monday!

    Our weekend: http://throughourgardengate.blogspot.com/2015/04/weekending.html

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  21. sustainablemumApril 13, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I hope Frodo is feeling a little more himself now? What a lovely weekend, how good that you were able to turn a bad situation into a good one and have fun to boot. Hope you have a lovely week.

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  22. DonnaApril 13, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I'm so glad Frodo is feeling a bit better. It's so sad when they are feeling ill.

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  23. Andrea @ This Knitted LIfeApril 13, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    I volunteer if you need additional wedding cake tasters. It's a hard job, but I am willing to make the sacrifice.

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  24. Kim April 13, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Hope Frodo is feeling better today. I love browsing the bookstore, and often do it with a cup of tea in hand :)

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  25. KarenApril 13, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    I do hope Frodo's feeling better. I did a lot of knitting this weekend and also walked our pug Andy!

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  26. Judy S.April 13, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    We had a good weekend, too, as we got to see the local GK for the first time in a couple of weeks. Sang in choir yesterday and then relaxed for the rest of the day. So sorry to hear that Frodo is under the weather and hope he snaps out of it soon. Have a good week!

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  27. This little lifeApril 13, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Tasting wedding cake sounds wonderful! I hope Frodo is feeling better today.

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  28. apicturebookmindApril 14, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Hope Frodo gets well soon! He looks so cute though in the picture. Have a nice week, Karen!

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  29. debby emadianApril 14, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    I love the photo. I hope that Frodo is better now...he's so cute. Sounds like a good weekend. I love the ones that take their own direction and end up being even better than you expected.

    Thanks for the last article...it did me good. Hope everything continues to be sunny in your world. (Frodo's too)
    debx

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  30. elnsApril 14, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    I hope Frodo is feeling better.

    I need a weekend from my weekend. My own fault!

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  31. TahneeApril 14, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Poor little Frodo. I hope he is feeling much better by now, that poor gentle soul.

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