Home

We are home from South Dakota.  We are unpacked and back on our schedule.  Life has slowed down again.  Vacation is always such a busy time for us.  Family and friends need visiting (which we REALLY dropped that ball this time!), hot spots need marked off our bucket list (which is not written down), and playtime at the Mark Park.  I plan on showing you a glimpse into our vacation this week.  Come along as we take a look at our trip to South Dakota.  I can promise some branding, a graduation party, a visit to old Fort Meade, an underground surprise, a museum hold up, a bear or two or thirty, and maybe a dinosaur for good measure.  You won't be disappointed.  I bet your will be planning your next trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota.  You BETTER call us so we can meet you there!!!

 There are a few things about being home that are just wonderful!  Like finding a little girl sleeping on her daddy's pillow this morning.  His pillow was exactly the same distance away from her as my pillow, but Little Girl REALLY missed her daddy.  I think only Grandpa Bestgen can truly vouch for that.

There are a few things about being home that are not so wonderful.  Like an empty area on the bed when I fold clothes.  Blase stayed in South Dakota to help out at the sod farm.  I guess I didn't realize how much I'm really miss him until there was only ONE pair of socks in his pile.  Its also kinda obvious someone is missing when the chair at the end of the table is empty.  I sure hope he is having a good time.  We miss you, Blase.  Learn lots from your uncles and grandpa!  Don't be any trouble!  Say your prayers!  Wash behind your ears! ;)  Ok - just have fun and try your best all the time.