Unlike the Dowager Countess, I know a weekend when I see one.

In fact, I just had a pretty great weekend… nothing particularly special happened, we didn’t go anywhere, we didn’t spend a lot of money, but it was filled with happy moments.  I’m not sure what’s changed, but something has shifted in my thoughts and lately I’m feeling rather content with where I am in life – for once there are no major life changes on the horizon, and I’m just enjoying the day to day.

I’d like to remember this sunny weekend – in pictures (and a few words):

Let’s start with Friday – I won this huge framed picture in our office raffle!  Now to find a place for it…

I needed some music to get me through the afternoon – after a late lunch with the co-workers, we were all a little sleepy!

Friday night, breakfast for dinner.

Saturday – I woke up early, read a book while eating breakfast (my favorite), and ran a few errands.  I sneakily snapped a pic of this lady leaving the local cat clinic – there’s a cat in that rolling backpack!

I worked on a new addition for my nautical wall – more wonky improv piecing!

Grilled cheese and ham for lunch, courtesy of Sam.

Saturday afternoon, I needed a break.  The weather was so nice – warm and breezy.  I decided to test out the fire escape – and lucky me, it’s the perfect place to get some sun and read a book!

I set up a picnic blanket and a box of necessities – a book, skittles, and my phone.

I even wore shorts for the first time since I’ve moved here – my legs are blinding!  (That’s what Instagram filters are for – much more flattering!)

(Cora was jealous, of course.)

Saturday night – tacos and margaritas!  Rouge always makes me feel fancy – must be the chandeliers!

Sunday morning – worked on a couple Pinterest-inspired projects.  Vinegar was involved.

And completely separately – green for St. Patrick’s Day!  (Posts coming soon… gotta get my thoughts typed up.)

The time change put us a bit off schedule so we didn’t make it to church in time for the service, but we went to small group after a quick lunch.  No matter what mindset I’m in before going, I always feel so refreshed afterwards.

My favorite part of Sunday is walking home – we’re always full of conversation after small group discussions, the weather has been really nice lately, and I love the buildings and people watching in our neighborhood.  We stopped by the pet store for food and litter.

I love the fancy pigeons, too.

I talked to my parents on the phone Sunday afternoon.  Sam deep-cleaned the litter boxes and I vacuumed – not my favorite chores, but at least the place feels super clean afterwards.  The cats weren’t very grateful, but we hung out with them anyway.

(Warning: blurry action shots ahead.)

For dinner, we made fettuccine alfredo and watched West Wing.

It was a pretty perfect weekend.