Weekends

 

How was your weekend?

Mine was wonderful and relaxing. Even though it is feeling like summer (hot), it looks like fall when I sit on the back patio. I'm enjoyed being out there immensely. Of course once it gets too hot, I scurry back inside to the air conditioning to cool off.

Both Saturday and Sunday I spent time outside with my knitting, reading or daydreaming. We had no big plans except for attending Mass on Sunday morning. I spent the whole weekend doing laundry and I'm officially back to my ordinary laundry schedule. Phew!

On Saturday I deep cleaned the house and then basked it its loveliness. Yesterday on a whim I went to a local yarn store to buy some yarn for the grandkids' holiday sweaters. That was fun and what made it more fun is that my sister went with me. Sister outings are the best.


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsSeptember 23, 2024 at 8:18 AM

    I am having bittersweet feelings about this flow from summer to fall. What fun though to knit new sweaters for your grands! :)

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  2. VeraSeptember 23, 2024 at 8:49 AM

    Our weekend was lovely too. And our days have not been too hot. I can't even remember the last time we had the AC on!! Looking forward to seeing your holiday knitting for the grandchildren!!

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  3. D.September 23, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    Your view from where you knit is lovely.

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  4. LeftycrafterSeptember 23, 2024 at 10:03 AM

    A trip to a yarn shop sounds lovely. I miss my LYS. A nice quiet weekend sounds like it was exactly what you needed.

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  5. MonicaSeptember 23, 2024 at 10:11 AM

    Sounds like another great weekend! I spent mine planting 1 of 8 shrubs... Ground is too hard right now. Reading but not much knitting this weekend. I love yarn shopping almost more than knitting! LOL!

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  6. JenniferSeptember 23, 2024 at 12:33 PM

    I know so many who LOVE to shop for yarn...I actually enjoy going with them just for the enthusiasm!!:) Enjoy your week ahead. Your spot outside is just lovely for afternoons with "no big plans"!!:)

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  7. DiannaSeptember 23, 2024 at 3:32 PM

    I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend and that it included sister time.

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  8. Judy S.September 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM

    Nice photos! I also love to visit yarn shops and find it impossible to resist buying something despite my huge stash.....

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  9. Deb J. in UtahSeptember 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM

    Sister outings are always fun. Wish my sisters lived close. I have one in New York and one in Colorado. I love the Naomi Judd quote from your journal. So true! Have a good week! See you again soon!

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  10. Jeannie Gray KnitsSeptember 25, 2024 at 1:04 AM

    You have such a pretty view! Hope you'll post photos of the new yarn.

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  11. ConnieSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:44 AM

    Your relaxing weekend sounds wonderful. Can't wait to see what you are knitting now.

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  12. sustainablemumSeptember 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM

    I can send you some of our cold if you like, it is definitely to cold to sit outside now. My weekend was very full, I deep cleaned the house on Sunday it is great to bask in that loveliness isn't it, just wish it lasted a bit longer!

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  13. JaneSeptember 29, 2024 at 5:19 PM

    Deep cleaning is a good accomplishment. Enjoy knitting with that new yarn.

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