tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post1916948014997028597..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICABetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74134991255828219322010-07-06T08:34:20.818-05:002010-07-06T08:34:20.818-05:00I share the same loves on the fourth.
Can't be...I share the same loves on the fourth.<br />Can't beat that song...gives me a lump in my throat every time.<br />and salt and watermelon...mmmmmmPedalinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994292348608214093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19233736793961863912010-07-06T02:30:37.344-05:002010-07-06T02:30:37.344-05:00Great post Betsy, it really sums up the holiday an...Great post Betsy, it really sums up the holiday and what it stands for. Hope you had a great weekend.<br /><br />My hubby had Monday off so it was a three day for us too. We stayed home, watched a NASCAR race and had our own picnic. It was great.<br /><br />Watermelon is a tradition here too, love the stuff.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7187640240016776002010-07-06T00:46:47.260-05:002010-07-06T00:46:47.260-05:00Hi Betsy,
Bringing up the rear..LOL We had a plea...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />Bringing up the rear..LOL We had a pleasant weekend and I had a very good birthday.<br /><br />We've finished all of the painting in the kitchen/great room area. You saw the office area in my studio post...that is located directly across from the kitchen. I think I've finally found the perfect arrangement for all of the areas in the great room. I love having everything open instead of several separate rooms for living room, kitchen, office, etc.<br /><br />Today the bathroom painting began..next is our bedroom..we have really accomplished so much in a little more than a month's time.<br /><br />Once we reach the lower level there is quite a bit to do to winterize it better. Trying to NOT be so friendly with the power company..LOL<br /><br />So I guess my blogging is going to be reduced for the remainder of the year. I just can't reply to everyone when I put up four or five posts a week....and visiting everyone is the fun of it. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting me even though I've been absent. I'm trying to keep up and I do miss you. I'm glad you are feeling so much better. I feel like I'm slowing down a bit so I can concentrate a bit more on visiting.<br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br />Hugs to you,<br />Stephanie ♥Stephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15152696347058236202010-07-05T21:51:02.692-05:002010-07-05T21:51:02.692-05:00I always think for all the people that say how bad...I always think for all the people that say how bad America is, why does everyone want to come here? I think that alone says how great our country is...<br /><br />We had a good time getting to see Rachel this weekend. She is doing great...passed her driving skills tests with flying colors...forget all the different things she had to do. Not any type of driving we do on a normal basis. She passed her shooting qualification...got 281 out of a possible 300, and passed her second written exam with flying colors.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83469555504671680232010-07-05T21:49:13.474-05:002010-07-05T21:49:13.474-05:00Betsy GREAT post for this celebration!I LoVe wate...Betsy GREAT post for this celebration!I LoVe watermelon too...the perfect fruit for summer time!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74576239262292512232010-07-05T18:18:54.215-05:002010-07-05T18:18:54.215-05:00Just found your blog. Love your July 4th post. P...Just found your blog. Love your July 4th post. Perfect photos and thoughts for the day. I, too, love Lee Greenwood's song and also mentioned it on my July 4th post. Hope you had a lovely weekend.What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41732237326402762952010-07-05T15:44:03.218-05:002010-07-05T15:44:03.218-05:00Lee Greenwood put it right...
GOD Bless America!
W...Lee Greenwood put it right...<br />GOD Bless America!<br />We spent the day with our my daughters family, drove home in the rain and then fell asleep watching a John Wayne Marathon...can't get much more American than John Wayne.<br />God Bless America!, for HE will keep us free!<br />BlessYourHeartsBetsy and GeorgeDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90634530381273635492010-07-05T11:12:35.648-05:002010-07-05T11:12:35.648-05:00The song gives chills, just to read it! :-)
We h...The song gives chills, just to read it! :-)<br /><br />We had a quiet family 4th of July too. The best kind. <br /><br />Thank you for understanding my "I'm tired" post. -sigh- We must believe that our Beloved Country's values/ideas/Constitution will prevail. We must believe.<br /><br />Gentle hugs...Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83827226024736140242010-07-05T09:29:52.169-05:002010-07-05T09:29:52.169-05:00Hi Betsy, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog...Hi Betsy, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I drop in on yours, too, from time to time but just haven't posted lately. I love your post today on the 4th and what it means. Ours was quiet but we really enjoyed the fireworks. And I love watermelon with salt too!!Snowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893874233609147714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-20864818621235365462010-07-05T07:35:12.366-05:002010-07-05T07:35:12.366-05:00Thanks for the visit Betsy! I love your patriotic ...Thanks for the visit Betsy! I love your patriotic post! I love my nation more today than ever and am so grateful for all who have sacrificed to keep us free! God bless America and may America bless God! Happy Independence Day to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343202403706716977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83856312228065125172010-07-05T07:33:22.092-05:002010-07-05T07:33:22.092-05:00Happy 4th of July.
Did you have a great celebrati...Happy 4th of July.<br /><br />Did you have a great celebration?<br /><br />Your knee ok?Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-69123699238498667372010-07-05T05:54:59.532-05:002010-07-05T05:54:59.532-05:00Betsy: Have a great time, the 4th is for a fun cel...Betsy: Have a great time, the 4th is for a fun celebration.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83754857115977279982010-07-05T00:49:50.224-05:002010-07-05T00:49:50.224-05:00GREAT, GREAT pictures and a wonderful post...You a...GREAT, GREAT pictures and a wonderful post...You are just the best....Hope you had a GREAT FOURTH! <br />I have a fun giveaway on my holiday blog...<br />http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com<br />check out A Baby Changes Everything <br />drawing Monday nightTeresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8899601533135595132010-07-04T23:49:24.111-05:002010-07-04T23:49:24.111-05:00Happy 4th of July! My husband sent me some photos ...Happy 4th of July! My husband sent me some photos recently taken fireworks from Las Vegas!☺lani☺https://www.blogger.com/profile/10252610846195928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47685278598364172442010-07-04T22:17:35.249-05:002010-07-04T22:17:35.249-05:00Terrific post Betsy!
I think this song is one of t...Terrific post Betsy!<br />I think this song is one of the best ever written.<br />Continue to have a wonderful weekend!Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-52500045419455142002010-07-04T21:52:54.790-05:002010-07-04T21:52:54.790-05:00Hi Betsy,
Beautiful 4th of July tribute. Thank you...Hi Betsy,<br />Beautiful 4th of July tribute. Thank you for sharing it. Also thanks for stopping by Hoe and Shovel. Marmee has been gallivanting out of the country... she'll catch up soon most likely. I can't wait to see her photos.<br />MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-62614281531732167072010-07-04T21:49:33.476-05:002010-07-04T21:49:33.476-05:00Well, I've had my watermelon already and we sa...Well, I've had my watermelon already and we sang "God bless America" at church"...so Happy 4th to you, too! I hope you and George have a great day!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-50261265536910679782010-07-04T19:05:58.281-05:002010-07-04T19:05:58.281-05:00such a beautiful post! i love that
song, too.
pr...such a beautiful post! i love that<br />song, too.<br /><br />praying for your knee and tummy.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-11705142744097568052010-07-04T18:25:47.816-05:002010-07-04T18:25:47.816-05:00Hi Betsy,
We had a patriotic church service today...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />We had a patriotic church service today, had lunch with our son and his wife. Now, Johnny's watching baseball, and later we'll watch the Boston Pops with fireworks.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88380636770726644922010-07-04T16:15:25.479-05:002010-07-04T16:15:25.479-05:00Happy 4th to you too~Happy 4th to you too~Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70670793960325868322010-07-04T14:29:33.858-05:002010-07-04T14:29:33.858-05:00Thank you for coming by to check on me Betsy. :) ...Thank you for coming by to check on me Betsy. :) I have been thinking about you and George lately and wondered what you have been up to. I just hadn't got over here yet.<br /><br />I love the USA is my favorite song ever! I loved your post! Have a wonderful 4th of July.Tootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924498498731536039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-28372289343430763472010-07-04T13:50:25.138-05:002010-07-04T13:50:25.138-05:00Awesome post! I love that song! Stopping by to w...Awesome post! I love that song! Stopping by to wish you a wonderful 4th of July! Hope your day is a lovely one!<br /><br />Back Porch Blessings,<br />RebeccaRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703937949259212509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67369694837772014972010-07-04T13:23:37.973-05:002010-07-04T13:23:37.973-05:00Happy 4th of July, Betsy and George!
♥ PatHappy 4th of July, Betsy and George!<br /><br />♥ PatPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16324289208550372952010-07-04T10:35:54.045-05:002010-07-04T10:35:54.045-05:00Hi Betsy, I enjoyed the music video and the wonder...Hi Betsy, I enjoyed the music video and the wonderful pictures. <br />But most of all I love your red, white and blue layout with your flag flying high in the sky. <br /><br />We are going to my daughters and enjoying time with family and friends.<br /><br />Be Well, Happy 4th to you and George too.pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696361625481123431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47956892162858083282010-07-04T09:16:28.050-05:002010-07-04T09:16:28.050-05:00What a wonderful song to remind us to look at what...What a wonderful song to remind us to look at what is good...to remember and not take it all for granted...and to also remember this country is big and all the diversity brings much to be enjoyed. Happy 4th! I enjoyed peeking into your world.pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741559479032449072noreply@blogger.com