tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post3910477942305995280..comments2024-03-28T23:36:09.271-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: Home!Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-86808659126901897512022-08-22T15:34:33.315-05:002022-08-22T15:34:33.315-05:00What a wonderful vacation you had! Thank you for ...What a wonderful vacation you had! Thank you for sharing the photos as armchair travel is about all I do now. They were beautiful and much appreciated. Piper is getting tall is such a cutie! I think maybe she and Grayson are in the same grade but I'll have check. Living in Iowa there were a lot of people that went to Sturgis.<br />I'm glad you got home safe and sound. Enjoy your time with your sister and niece! www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065860466566055543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-71516443161750516042022-08-22T10:13:54.849-05:002022-08-22T10:13:54.849-05:00Looks like you had a wonderful trip. So many beaut...Looks like you had a wonderful trip. So many beautiful places to see! My nephew was actually up in Sturgis, SD, for that big motorcycle event. He was there in charge of the big tents that were set up around there for the events. He lives here in Florida, but travels with this company to events where the tents are set up. He had a great time in Sturgis and saw some the same things you did. I've never been up there but it sure looks like a beautiful place. I am sorry your mother in law is having "issues". I remember those days with my MIL. She didn't like any of us to be away either, and then eventually she came to live with us part of the week, and with her other son the rest of the week, for several years before she ended up in a nursing home because we could no longer manage her care. She kept falling and refused to stay put and finally she had a fractured hip, that thankfully wasn't really bad, but enough for us to all decide it was time for her to be where she could get "professional care". She actually thrived there and lived to be 95. Anyway, I understand the issues and dilemmas that come with that territory. May God give you all grace and strength to do what needs to be done for her care. Your upcoming trip sounds delightful! A "girls" trip sounds like so much fun. Enjoy your time and we'll look forward to hearing about it when you get back. God bless you all.Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-45958727763251918252022-08-18T08:46:25.673-05:002022-08-18T08:46:25.673-05:00Welcome home!! I remember being at Mount Rushmore...Welcome home!! I remember being at Mount Rushmore (decades ago...I think I was 12 or 13). That sure is a beautiful area. Hope things calm down with Dennis' Mom. Caring for aging parents is not always an easy task. Enjoy your girls' trip to TX!!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-25807257215698193552022-08-17T22:06:24.480-05:002022-08-17T22:06:24.480-05:00The photo of Mount Rushmore is gorgeous.
Hope thi...The photo of Mount Rushmore is gorgeous.<br /><br />Hope things settle down with Dennis' mom. I DO know how hard it is. We had the same issues with Steve's dad. Sending up a good word that you have a quiet trip to TX with no drama. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170904251383218423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-9915969394008410882022-08-17T20:41:56.495-05:002022-08-17T20:41:56.495-05:00So good to read your latest update Betsy and find ...So good to read your latest update Betsy and find that you're back home! And getting ready for a girls trip! Wow....you have a lot of energy. Good for you. I hope you will have a terrific time. Love the pictures you posted of your trip...so scenic. That Lodge is gorgeous.....would love to stay there. Your campsite looked awesome too. I always enjoy your posts so much....you're so newsy! Take care and let us know how your upcoming trip goes! God Bless.diane in northern wishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760406240936656525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-29076504534102738622022-08-17T19:01:19.880-05:002022-08-17T19:01:19.880-05:00What a wonderful trip! You packed so much into you...What a wonderful trip! You packed so much into your vacation. Thank you for sharing all the photos and information. Hope mom is doing better with you both back in town. It is hard on both parents and adult caregiving children. And now a girls trip! How wonderful!!!Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-12974479586312280252022-08-17T16:08:58.540-05:002022-08-17T16:08:58.540-05:00You must be very happy to be home again even if it...You must be very happy to be home again even if it's not for long. Sounds like you are going to pack a lot into the trip to Texas. I liked all your pictures. I also like the way you spread out a nice rug beside your RV when you're parked. Makes it look so good.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-42418037134262870292022-08-17T15:20:05.499-05:002022-08-17T15:20:05.499-05:00Welcome home! Even if it isn't for very long!
...Welcome home! Even if it isn't for very long!<br /><br />Piper is turning into quite the little lady!Wanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-23854374555132906612022-08-17T13:14:38.565-05:002022-08-17T13:14:38.565-05:00Glad you're home safe and sound! I enjoyed all...Glad you're home safe and sound! I enjoyed all your trip posts since it's the closest I get to traveling these days. Ikea? Did you say Ikea? I'd love to have a day just to spend drinking in the wonder that is Ikea. Now that they deliver to me I am too lazy to take the long drive. Your trip to Texas sounds fun. <br />And yes, the care and feeding of the old folks is quite the trial. The older I get the more I understand where they are coming from but jeesh....it can be a real pain to carve out some time for yourself and still meet their needs. It never ends. You're always glad you did it when it's over but sometimes you feel like you are drowning. Araigneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-17739050089327807742022-08-17T13:12:30.885-05:002022-08-17T13:12:30.885-05:00Sweet Piper on her first day, those gorgeous motor...Sweet Piper on her first day, those gorgeous motorcycles and Custer State Park, you have been busy. Those gorgonzola fries look a treat, I would order some. Your RV/motor home looks huge, how do you drive it? My sister could do it, she retired from driving big rigs cross country.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-18273849461724448802022-08-17T12:13:55.808-05:002022-08-17T12:13:55.808-05:00Welcome home. I’ve enjoyed seeing your vacation ph...Welcome home. I’ve enjoyed seeing your vacation photosTired Teacher 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02440105483176376315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-89885407140078732872022-08-17T11:56:42.292-05:002022-08-17T11:56:42.292-05:00Good to hear you got home and are starting a girls...Good to hear you got home and are starting a girls adventure!! That will be great fun for you! 4th grade wow Piper is growing up fast! Travel safely and have fun! Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-42176907703454777182022-08-17T11:02:53.114-05:002022-08-17T11:02:53.114-05:00Hi Betsy! I'm glad you had a good time away f ...Hi Betsy! I'm glad you had a good time away f home. I enjoy seeing your pictures. Sad mom had problems but she's better now. I've been to the Precious Moments Chapel 2 times. Once in Dec years ago and I took Megan with me for it was close to her 13th birthday. Sam, the owner was there and fun gathering. I had a friend go with me 2005 when I visited her in Omaha. Enjoy your trip too. I wouldn't mind pioneer woman store. Phil said he'd like to see their farm as well. God bless and be safe and happy 😊 Glad your daughter inlaw and baby are with Alex in Japan. Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.com