Monthly Archives: June 2011

Grandma’s Girl

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Caryn

I became a mother for the first time on June 30, 1975, when my daughter Corrie was born. As the visitors began to come in, my husband’s grandmother said, “You had her on my birthday!” She was so excited. Corrie … Continue reading →

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That Was Good…So What’s For Dinner

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Caryn

When Bob was a little boy, he, like many boys, was always hungry. Growing boys need their food, just to keep their energy levels up, you know. Bob was the first boy in the family, so I’m sure it was … Continue reading →

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Who Was My Dad Back Then

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Caryn

Lately I have been trying to get an idea of who my dad was when he was in the service…what he went through, what his thoughts might have been, what his life was like. My dad was a top turret … Continue reading →

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Days Of Refreshing

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Caryn

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, so does my vacation. Every year over the 4th of July week, Bob and I head to the Black Hills for a few days of hiking, sight seeing, and relaxing. It is a time … Continue reading →

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The Moments Of Our Lives

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Caryn

Today, as I was looking through some pictures, I began thinking about what it really is that makes up our lives. So often, when we look back on our lives, we wonder what we did that might be remembered, or … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Birthday

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Caryn

My third grandchild, Caalab was born 14 years ago today. He is the younger of my daughter, Amy and her husband, Travis’ two children. Caalab has always loved his birthday, because he says it is the perfect birthday. It is … Continue reading →

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Deer In My Back Yard

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Caryn

Bob and I moved from Mills, to Homa Hills in the late 70’s, and then east, to the other side of town, past Evansville to a place in the country in 1980, and lived there until January, 1995. The area … Continue reading →

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Michelle’s Artistic Mind

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Caryn

My niece Michelle is currently in college studying to become an art teacher. Sometimes, when you think about the abilities of the younger generation, you find yourself thinking, “What talents do they have?” and “What will they become?” And you … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Until…

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Caryn

Christopher and Shai were best friends from the very beginning of their lives. They were born 1 day apart, cousins and friends. They shared so many things in those early days…mostly because they spent most of their days together at … Continue reading →

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Brooke’s Baby Josh

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Caryn

By the time Josh came along, Amy had gone to work, so she was not able to babysit her younger nephew. Our good friend Dani stepped up and took on the job of babysitting all 4 of my grandchildren. She … Continue reading →

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