Weekends

 

Hello! How are you? It seems like forever since I posted but really it was just less than a week ago. How was your Thanksgiving (if you celebrate of course)? Our son and daughter in law arrived on Wednesday to stay with us during the holiday, It was nice to see them and we will not see them again until the baby is born in early February or later, it is all up in the air since babies do not follow a set schedule. 

We spent Thanksgiving Day at my dad's house and exchanged presents with him which is our yearly tradition, We missed our daughter and son in law as well as my nephew, his wife and child who could not be there. Hopefully 2022 will be the year we are all together!

On Saturday, my husband and I hosted a small baby shower for them. Lots and lots of preparations but also a really nice time with close family and a few of their friends. I was exhausted AND I had many many helping hands with my family. I cannot imagine how tired I would have been without their help.


We've had snow showers in the mornings the past few days and I've been decorating the house for Christmas while listening to Christmas music. I'm still not finished but oh so close! I bought a sweater for Frodo (I know I can knit one but I thought if I bought one I could write up a pattern based on the measurements - he has really weird measurements - super skinny neck and a barrel chest) sadly as you can see Frodo is a frozen statue, he refuses to move. 

He shivers more because he is 'elderly' and he was toasty warm in the coat but won't move....so I'll try to train him. What a goof ball.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsNovember 29, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    It looks like you had the most wonderful weekend! You daughter in law is just glowing! (and your son looks so much like your husband!)

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  2. VeraNovember 29, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    What a wonderful Thanksgiving time you had Karen! I agree with Kat, that your daughter-in-law is glowing! She looks wonderful and she and your son are such a cute couple.

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  3. BridgetNovember 29, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    Poor Frodo, he does look like a statue! Maybe he'll understand it once he goes outside?

    Love the family photos.

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  4. BonnyNovember 29, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    What a lovely weekend! Despite all the work, I'm sure it was worth it, and I'm glad you got to see so many of your family members in person.

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  5. LeftycrafterNovember 29, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    What a lovely Thanksgiving weekend you had. So much love and family. Poor Frodo. Hopefully he will soin figure out how nice and snuggly the sweater is. Get some rest this week.

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  6. SakurankoNovember 29, 2021 at 11:55 AM

    Oh so good weekend darling
    My best wishes to you

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  7. MaryNovember 29, 2021 at 6:33 PM

    Holly is sitting in my lap under a little blanket as I type this ... I do need to knit her a new sweater (but she's just as weirdly proportioned as Frodo - only smaller) ... and oh my the expectant parents - they look so happy - and expectant :-) How fun you got to throw a shower for them!

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  8. JaneNovember 29, 2021 at 7:56 PM

    What a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. Your son and daughter-in-law look so happy and healthy. How nice you could host a baby shower. Now rest a little this week as we ease into Advent.

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  9. CathieJNovember 29, 2021 at 8:39 PM

    What a wonderful weekend you described. Your son and daughter in law look so happy. Frodo is a hoot!

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  10. dsmandajNovember 29, 2021 at 9:54 PM

    I have had two schnauzers and both of them froze like a statue when I put their coats on. I think it's a schnauzer thing. I love Frodo! He has a great name.

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  11. Deb J. in UtahNovember 29, 2021 at 10:04 PM

    So glad you had a nice family Thanksgiving. That is such a nice family pictures. Looks like there are many happy times coming for your clan. Hope you have a great week.

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  12. kathy bNovember 30, 2021 at 1:29 PM

    So fun to see your son and his daring wife. Her 1itt1e be11y is adorab1e. Time wi11 go fast I bet. Thanks for sharing the joy. We need these joyful scenes during difficult times.

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