Weekends

 

How was your weekend?

Yesterday we went to the Phipps Conservatory with my sister and brother in law and had a fabulous time. This is our second year of having memberships and the displays are wonderful. We go right when it opens so that the plants are abundant and the people are few.

I had a restorative weekend. Lots and lots of downtime while slowly taking care of tasks around the house. We have company coming and staying with us starting on Wednesday so every day I clean a little bit more of the house. I remember the days when I could clean the whole house in a single day with babies. I guess I could do it in a single day but I'm not motivated, where is the fun in that?!

I'm feeling so much better now that I am home and resting after our trip. Today I'm starting up my strength training/yoga practice after a whole week off. 

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. VeraMay 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM

    The Phipps is such a gorgeous place!! What a fun way to spend the weekend.

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  2. AsKatKnitsMay 8, 2023 at 8:13 AM

    How lovely, Karen! Thank you for sharing! Happy Monday!

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  3. BonnyMay 8, 2023 at 8:20 AM

    I wish I lived closer to the Phipps and could see those stunning floral displays in person! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. ConnieMay 8, 2023 at 8:58 AM

    The colors are so vibrant... we don't have anything like that near us. Glad you are feeling restored! We had a good weekend...mix of family and accomplishments.

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  5. Jeannie Gray KnitsMay 8, 2023 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful photos. We have gardens near us but I never think to go.

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  6. Judy S.May 8, 2023 at 12:39 PM

    What a fun place to visit! Our weekend ended with a fun dinner with our local kids; it was great to be together.

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  7. elizabethMay 8, 2023 at 5:04 PM

    Beautiful! My weekend was good but exhausting. We met our new local priest and his family yesterday! They move to us in just under a month!

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  8. MaryMay 8, 2023 at 5:54 PM

    Love those photos! especially the duck on the rock and the little girl raising her arms. (good luck with the guest prep!)

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  9. JaneMay 8, 2023 at 7:54 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit. Yes to cleaning the house in small bites. I also remember that one day Saturday whirlwind.

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