Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Dance

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Caryn

New Years Eve around our house always meant a party, because my mom’s birthday is January 1st. The party always included a dance in the kitchen, which we empty of all the furniture for the occasion. One of the highlights … Continue reading →

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A Sister For Ethan

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Caryn

When a first child is born, and for the years following that birth, until a second child comes along, they are the baby…the one and only…the one who gets all the attention, but the one thing they can’t be is … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Birthdays

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Caryn

Today is my father-in-laws birthday, he is 82 years old. He has lived a long life, and has worked hard all of it. He is a man of high values and one who believes in working hard to get where … Continue reading →

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Josh’s Funnybone

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Caryn

There are times when my grandson can be the funniest guy around!! He isn’t always the comedian, but sometimes out of the blue, Josh pulls something like cutting a Jellyfish Ball in half and putting it on his head. Then … Continue reading →

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The Boys Of Fall

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Caryn

Today was my grandson’s first football game of the year. Chris is a Offensive Guard and Defensive End. This is the sport Chris lives for. He eats, sleeps, breathes and dreams it. His favorite thing to do in the game … Continue reading →

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Kindred Spirits

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Caryn

When my daughter Amy was five years old, and in Kindergarten, she met a girl who became a big part of our lives. Carina and Amy quickly became the best of friends, and before we knew it, Carina was more … Continue reading →

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A Different Man

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Caryn

When I first met the man who would become my niece, Jenny’s husband, he was 12 years old, and like most 12 year old boys…at that awkward place between a pesty kid and an obnoxious teenager, and through the years I … Continue reading →

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Go Fly A Kite

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Caryn

When I think back on my childhood days, flying a kite ranked right up there with cool things to do, although I wasn’t much good at it. When my grandchildren were little and our friend, Dani was babysitting for my … Continue reading →

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Alaskan Fiasco…Almost

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Caryn

For my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary, my sisters and I decided to send them on an Alaskan cruise. They had always wanted to go to Alaska, and we decided to make that happen for them in 2003, a decision we … Continue reading →

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Uncle Ron’s Girls

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Caryn

After his graduation from high school, my brother-in-law, Ron, decided to join the Army. His plan was pretty much to spend just the three years necessary to pay for his college education, but after he was honorably discharged and back home, the … Continue reading →

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