Weekends

 

How was your weekend? 

Mine was quite restful and calming. On Saturday we went to a few shops and a garden center as an outing. For the entire week we have been having rainy cloudy days. On Saturday I was just tired of it all. Did I move to a different weather zone? Or it just an unusually wet spring?

Based on my photos you can see I am adoring the dogwoods that continue to blossom and shine. The above water feature was in a business building that I had to capture, sitting in the rain seemed appropriate to reflect the never ending downpours in this town.

Sunday, Mother's Day, the sun came out and it was the most cheerful day. The entire neighborhood came out to garden, ride bikes or walk their dog. We all gave a collective sigh of relief. This week looks like it will be a really nice week.

My Mother's Day was quiet since both kids live out of town. My aunt and cousin came over for a chat which I just loved! One of the reasons we moved here. Of course I saw my sister and we exchanged mini Mother's Day gifts. 

Today I am determined to wind some wool and cast on something new! Now to decide what wool and what project...that is the best problem to have.

How was your weekend?

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Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMay 9, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    It was such a wet dreary Friday and Saturday... but Sunday was just incredible! And it looks like we are gonna be slammed into summer this week. Sigh.

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  2. VeraMay 9, 2022 at 7:58 AM

    Our weekend was very soggy - and chilly/blustery/etc. Today the sun is out and it should get near 70! I'm excited to have a bit of warmer weather.

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  3. LeftycrafterMay 9, 2022 at 8:44 AM

    The dogwoods are truly spectacular. All that rain has made them happy. Sounds like a very nice Mother's Day for you. Hopefully this next week will be drier so you can enjoy the outdoors.

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  4. BonnyMay 9, 2022 at 8:48 AM

    Our whole weekend was chilly and rainy; I had to turn the heat back on for a little while! I'm looking forward to a much nicer week. Your dogwoods are beautiful!

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  5. Billie JoMay 9, 2022 at 9:31 AM

    Hello! The weather here in Pennsylvania has been rainy and chilly as well. Today the sun is shining! Beautiful photos of your part of the world. Have a cozy day!

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  6. TinaMay 9, 2022 at 1:51 PM

    Our weekend was quiet. I managed to finish the majority of my sweater and now working on the sleeves. So happy you had nice weather, and the Dogwoods are so beautiful!

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  7. mamasmercantileMay 9, 2022 at 2:16 PM

    Wet and windy today but thankfully the sun was shining over the weekend. Looking forward to see what your next woolly project will be.

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  8. AnonymousMay 9, 2022 at 2:19 PM

    Today is the first day I have seen the sun in a week. Good to hear you had such a nice a quite weekend.

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  9. CathieJMay 9, 2022 at 7:28 PM

    I have been so very tired of the endless cool, wet and/or windy days. The next week is finally supposed to warm up. So glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day. I am looking forward to seeing what you decide to knit next.

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  10. JaneMay 9, 2022 at 8:05 PM

    I'm glad you had a pleasant Mother's Day. My son is here for a few days so I had a lovely Mother's Day although it was a little cloudy. We had a rainy week and after drought status it was lovely. I'll be anxious to see what you cast on. Sometimes I think the best project is the next one.

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  11. MaryMay 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    So glad you enjoyed family on Mother's Day! and thank you for sharing the dogwood blooms. Ours are gone now and it's such a treat to still see them blooming in other places.

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  12. My Creative LifeMay 12, 2022 at 4:24 PM

    So nice to meet up with family. All the blooms make fantastic photos Cx

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  13. affectioknitMay 13, 2022 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Karen,
    ...Happy Belated Mother's Day...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  14. StefanieMay 20, 2022 at 5:12 PM

    Ah, Mother's Day. It was pretty much a quiet day where I most likely watched Disney+ and knitted and just had to heat up The Kebab Shop leftovers.

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