I had a terrific weekend at home, not doing anything out of the ordinary but lots that made it relaxing and special.

There was Friday afternoon with Jackie. Let me tell you, this little guy is on.the.move. If he’s awake . . . he’s moving. Or running! I was glad it was warm enough on Friday to spend some time outside. Not only did it wear him out a bit (hello long nap) but he clearly loved it . . . that smile says it all.

Friday night. You know.

Saturday morning sunrise. It was cold but I went out on the deck in my pajamas to take this photo. I love that purple and orange sky.

There was also a wonderful dinner at Sean’s on Saturday night. Did I take any pictures? Nope. But we laughed and feasted and had a great time with our friends.

My Aria diffuser got a work out all weekend. I diffused some great blends (my favorite was tangerine, cedarwood, and black spruce) and it’s just such a nice way to make the house smell terrific and set a mood, too.

Sunday morning I made mashed potato waffles with leftover potatoes from Saturday night. They were good – crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle – and topped with fried eggs made for a really nice breakfast treat.

And, of course, Sunday night the Patriots won the AFC Championship and secured their spot in the Super Bowl. We were on the edge of our seats for that overtime bit and then jumping up and down when they won. We’re going to the Super Bowl!

Monday was all about staying warm. We had talked about going to the movies but it was just so cold we stayed in and worked on a puzzle and read. It was actually a very nice way to spend the day together and a great ending to our weekend.

How was your weekend?

Here are the rest of the photos from my weekend:

Friday Night Snacks. I did have Jackie for the afternoon but – if you can believe it – I didn’t take a single photo of him! Video? Yes! Photos? Nope. These days it’s easier to videotape him because he’s constantly on.the.go.

Saturday morning we took down Christmas. I put away my Mom’s jewelry Christmas tree along with (most) of the other decorations. I left up the greens around the windows and on the mantel along with the twinkle lights and the tree in our bedroom. Winter is dark and bleak and those lights make things cozy and cheerful.

In the afternoon we did some shopping (Dale really needed a good warm coat to wear to the game) and then rewarded ourselves with some beer at Naukabout brewery. We chatted and played Boggle (a first for us) and had a generally good time.

Sunday was the Pats game and we had a fabulous time. It was very cold but we managed to stay warm thanks to great food and drink, awesome friends, and a very well played game!

Hope you had a good weekend full of all the things you love to do, too.

It feels like it’s been ages since I wrote a weekending post. And, I suppose, it has been a while since we had holidays and busy times and it’s often easier for me to write a Monday post in advance. You see, a weekending post generally has to be written at the end of the weekend and around here that’s Sunday night and (man, I’m going on and on) I really like to stay off the computer on Sunday nights. Ya know?

But right now the music is on and Dale is working on a puzzle and I’ve got a glass of wine and it seems like an okay time to upload some photos and tell you about our weekend.

Friday I did the usual errand type stuff but I didn’t get to hang with Jackie. The poor little dude has been struggling with an ear infection and cold since before Christmas and he’s better off at home than getting dragged around with me. I do miss him, though, and I’m hoping he’s well enough to come out and play with me this coming Friday. I had an awesome beet salad for lunch. I grabbed it from the grocery store and it was so delicious, loaded with beets and greens, goat cheese and walnuts and orange segments. A friend dropped by while I was eating and we both said how happy we’d be to eat salad for lunch every day . . . if someone else made it!

Dale and I had our usual Friday night at home. We listened to some music, watched some TV, and just enjoyed each other’s company. I made cheese fondue and laughingly referred to it as our Fondue Date Night, something I totally stole from an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. It was delish and simple and a fun change from our usual cheese and cracker dinner.

On Saturday we decided to go to the movies. I consulted with my Oscar guru and we both agreed that the top two choices for us were Green Book and Vice. Dale wanted to see Mary, Queen of Scots, though, and I let him pick for a change, partly because he doesn’t ask for much and partly because it was playing at a theater near a restaurant I wanted to try. I should have gone with my gut and overruled him because that movie? It was just okay. The setting was gorgeous, the costumes were spectacular, and the acting by Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie was superb but the whole thing just never really took off. At least the restaurant was good!

On Sunday we stayed home. We had talked about going to see a movie again but the call of the wood stove and the comforts of home were strong. I made omelets with spinach, feta and sundried tomatoes for breakfast. I read for a bit. Dale puttered around in the garage.

And we finalized our list of 19 for 2019. We did this for 2018 and really enjoyed it so we naturally wanted to do it again. A couple of items are on there because we didn’t get to them last year (paint our bedroom, get rid of the pool table) and some are on there again because we really enjoyed them, like our classic movie night each month. It’s a fun way to connect as a couple, to plan for things we need to do around the house, and to push ourselves to try new things.

Late in the afternoon I made this roasted cauliflower and hummus from How Sweet Eats. It was soooooo good, a really fabulous combination of flavors and I’ll definitely be making it again.

And there you have it. Weekending in 2019, Carole Knits style.