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.


This weekend I went to with my family to hickory run state park where we visited boulder field.  The kids walked all the way to the end while my husband and I sat with Frodo.  Who LOVED being at the park.


Sadly in the past couple of weeks vandals spray painted numerous boulders.  We have through the years visited this park whenever we have out of town company and sometimes we just took the kids for fun.


Frodo truly believes that everyone is put on this earth to say "hello" to him :)



We picnicked but I did not photo that...too busy eating food.


We walked a stretch of road that is less traveled, all you could hear was the rushing water in the nearby stream and birds.  I find I use my phone camera all the time because of convenience.  When I use the big camera, I'm happy and feel even more tuned into what I am photographing.  A joyful experience.


The weekend also had:

::corn on the cob::a full house::bagels::sunshine::walks in the woods, my own and in the park::unplugged from the internet::hamburgers and hotdogs::knitting::list making::long conversations::

How was your weekend?  

Comments

  1. mamasmercantileMay 25, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Quiet but busy. Yours sounded idyllic, I love list making and long conversations.

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  2. LindaMay 25, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Looks like a lovely time! My weekend was spent book buying, knitting, reading, watching NASCAR races and the Indy 500, taking some walks.....

    Linda in VA

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  3. kathy bMay 25, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    well I was admittedly crabby due to the cold rain yesterday. Today it is warm rain and storms and that improves my mood !
    Im reading a book written by a man who has a daughter with Down Syndrome. I'm knitting mittens!
    The weekend also has: 8 of us for a barbecue at our house tonight . Hot dogs, burgers, salads, and watermelon! Cmon sunshine

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverMay 25, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit, such a shame about the vandals. Why do people do stuff like that?
    My weekend has been pretty special, Mickey and Jordan had the baby!

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  5. ericaMay 25, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    it really is a field of boulders!!! What a great destination...and it sounds like a wonderful weekend. Ours was filled with family and friends and lots of day hikes too.

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  6. stephMay 25, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    what a lovely spot to share memories with the family! (Freddy feels the same way about people.....put here to fuss over him; dog? he couldn't care less. I've always wondered how he and Frodo would get along?!?)

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  7. CorinneMay 25, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Those boulders look so cool, that's a great place for a hike. We went hiking as well today...

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  8. Amy at love made my homeMay 25, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    A great weekend! What a lovely place to go for a walk and a visit, it is so pretty isn't it! xx

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  9. AdeolaMay 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    It's been a while since I came over to visit you and it looks as though your weekends are still just as full of family and peace as always. We're in Paris at the moment, so it's been a little different than the usual for us!
    http://adeolainwonderland.blogspot.fr/2015/05/weekending_25.html

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  10. AnonymousMay 25, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    what a delightful place Karen :0) so nice to enjoy the beauty around you... mari

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  11. Kim May 25, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    That looks like a great spot to visit. So glad you enjoyed your full house this weekend. Have a lovely week.

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  12. Kat RiddellMay 25, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    That park looks so interesting-I love all those boulders! We had my aunt come visit this weekend, and went hiking along a river.

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  13. debby emadianMay 25, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Oh we had a walk in the woods and sweet corn too. It all so good...lovely to see your gorgeous family. Such a shame though when people try to spoil natural beauty. Frodo is cute that it would be hard to resist saying hello.
    dx

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  14. JaneMay 25, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Looks like a great weekend was had by all! Gorgeous photos Karen and love the thought of those long conversations...wonderful xx

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  15. Deb J. in UtahMay 25, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    What a lovely weekend. That state park looks beautiful and peaceful. Enjoy the week ahead!

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  16. Caffeine GirlMay 25, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    What a great park. I know what you mean about cameras; I should really get my real one out more often!
    BTW, I think Frodo may be right!

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  17. azwoolgirlMay 25, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Oh what lovely photos Karen!! I'm so happy that you had such a lovely weekend with your family.

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  18. NicoleMay 25, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    What a stupendous weekend! It's the best way I can think to describe it ;) Mine was nice, and I also spent time in a state park, Letchworth. We watched the hot air balloons, which is only best enjoyed with 3 and 5 yr olds! Have a lovely week!!!

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  19. apicturebookmindMay 26, 2015 at 4:10 AM

    What a great weekend, being outdoors and eating yummy things! My fingers are numb from this past weekend, we have been putting 2 layers of insulation plates on the floors of our house.

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  20. AmberMay 26, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Sounds like a great time! Thanks for the link to the state park. We'll have to check that out sometime! I love that quaint little white church!

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  21. LisaMay 26, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Looks and sounds like a lovely weekend, Karen! What an interesting place that boulder field looks to be...

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  22. JanetMay 26, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    What a wonderful place to spend some time. I love your photos. We had lovely weather and spent some time walking at the Arboretum.

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  23. MonicaMay 26, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    What a beautiful weekend Karen!

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  24. AndiMay 26, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Looks like such a lovely time! It makes me sad that vandals feel the need to destroy things of beauty. I think Frodo is correct...everyone should greet him. :)

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  25. A Little Blue DragonflyMay 26, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    What a beautiful weekend! It is wonderful to see you all in shorts and t-shirts in the sunshine! We can't catch a break from the cold temperatures or rain here. It isn't feeling a bit like summer...yet. I hold out hope! And, I think Frodo is totally right. ;)

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  26. margeneMay 26, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Your weekend looks marvelous! I just don't understand why anyone wouldn't stop to say hello to Frodo. He's such a charmer.

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  27. YanicMay 26, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Such a wonderful place. My kids just LOVE climbing all over rocks, they would be in love with that place.
    And my daughter would agree, Frodo does deserve a stop and greet!

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  28. This little lifeMay 28, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    That place looks beautiful! So glad it was a good weekend.

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