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 quite nice, especially yesterday where nothing happened.  Just lots of reading and lots of knitting.  Later in the evening having friends over for a fun dinner.  We talked and caught up with family news.  I served grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and a spinach salad (yum).



Today was church (of course) and this afternoon we attended a University graduate student function where my husband was the speaker and a delicious luncheon was served.
 

right before showtime!
How was your weekend?  I didn't mention the super hot weather we are having because I am boycotting it.  I've decided to quit summer and each night I go to sleep I'm one day closer to fall.

Comments

  1. Caffeine GirlJuly 24, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    Sounds like a lovely weekend. You seem like one of those people who can pull off stress-free entertaining!

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:20 PM

      Um, I might be good at organizing but I do flip out a little as well :)

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  2. DebbieJuly 24, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Sound like you had a nice weekend. Like you, I'm counting the days to autumn...I can't wait for that first cool, crisp morning!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 24, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    You and your husband are a fabulous looking couple! How cool he was a speaker. That is awesome. I love Frodo. I need to show my mum a pic of him from your IG feed. We love terriers.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 24, 2016 at 8:18 PM

    Yep .....day by day we are getting closer to autumn.

    The picture of you and your husband is ADORABLE!!

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  5. BonnyJuly 24, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    What a great picture of the two of you! I am joining your hot weather boycott; I always think the weather is much improved after Labor Day - 44 days!

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:21 PM

      you have a count down?? that sounds so far away....

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  6. TahneeJuly 25, 2016 at 3:28 AM

    I love the pictures of all the beautiful flowers, and your dress for the uni function is so nice! My weekend was spend celebrating the birthday of my dad and besides that lots of reading and knitting in the shade.

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  7. mamasmercantileJuly 25, 2016 at 5:40 AM

    Lovely shot of you and your husband, made me smile. Sounded like a great weekend. We had the Christening for Hector which was just wonderful, the first time all of the six Grandchildren have been together so a momentous occasion.

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:22 PM

      how blessed are you to have your children and grands all in one visit/place!!

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  8. AsKatKnitsJuly 25, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    Your weekend looks fantastic (outside the weather!)

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:22 PM

      thanks! If it was 30 degrees cooler I would call it perfection.

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  9. AmberJuly 25, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    Your outfit is so cute! You live in the greater Pittsburgh area, right? Or somewhere in Western PA? I do and I am LOVING this unseasonably hot weather! lol. I just heard that we are also supposed to have an unseasonably hot fall this year too. I was really excited about that. I love summer weather.

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM

      nope I'm from Pittsburgh but live in the eastern part of PA!!

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  10. Juliann in WAJuly 25, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    We have not had the heat that you all are having. Your dress is so cute and how fun to have a reason to get dessed up!

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM

      I"m coming to visit you then for your weather :)

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  11. Kat RiddellJuly 25, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    Ha! Boycotting summer is such a great idea! It sounds like you had the perfect weekend-I can't think of any better way to spend one than with reading and knitting!

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM

      I try to have knitting and reading each weekend!

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  12. kathy bJuly 25, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    You two are an amazing looking couple! Church was online for me. OUr old favorite parish in the city has live streaming now. Its awesome.
    I had a good saturday and a sad upset Sunday. Doubting Thomas and I were in sync. Didnt like it one bit. TOday's a new day. ( My mom needs prayers please)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 25, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    i love fun dinner catch ups with friends - and the spinach sounds delicious.. sorry you boycotting your weather - maybe a little winter african weather might help?
    http://seasondmama.blogspot.co.za/2016/07/snow-in-impendle.html
    happy new week xxx

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM

      you taunt me with your wintry photos!!! I want to be there, right now.

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  14. GraceJuly 25, 2016 at 3:09 PM

    Karen, your weekend sounds perfect! We spent it on Cape Cod, visiting old friends of ours. It was just what the doctor ordered. I am joining you in your boycott of summer, autumn cannot come soon enough for me! : )

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  15. AnonymousJuly 25, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    I will tell him, Karen. He was very happy. My dad likes to be the center of attention; he's a social butterfly.

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  16. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeJuly 25, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    First, are those phlox? Love! And they always smell so good.

    Second, what's the policy on knitting in church? Is that a no-go (considered rude and such), or is that an option? I've been considering this for a while now... Wondering how that might work.

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:25 PM

      yes it is phlox.

      the catholic church frowns upon knitting (it's not a rule but I can only imagine the dirty look I would get from our priest...I do sit up front though)

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  17. Kim July 25, 2016 at 5:34 PM

    Love your dress. Sounds like a good weekend. It was a good mix of work and play here, and I loved it. Have a great week Karen.

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:25 PM

      thanks, Kim! hope you are having an awesome week ahead!

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  18. sustainablemumJuly 26, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Sounds like a great weekend! Love the dress, you look gorgeous :).

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  19. AmandaJuly 26, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Hehe. What happened to those positive thoughts about not wishing summer away?! You two look sweet together!

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    1. karenJuly 26, 2016 at 2:26 PM

      I lost my positive thinking when it comes to trying to be outside...I have been pouting since the 90's hit!

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  20. margeneJuly 26, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    You and your husband look so happy together. And, Frodo is so cute! I love summer. It's 102 today, which is a little excessive, but I'll take it over 25 and snow!

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    1. karenJuly 27, 2016 at 7:46 AM

      my mom loved summer as well the hotter the better, I am the complete opposite the colder the better :)

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