Monthly Archives: September 2012

Here Comes Fall

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Caryn

After what was a miserably hot Summer in Wyoming, as in much of the United States, Fall has finally arrived. It’s hard to believe that after praying for rain most of the Summer, we have had rain 3 times this … Continue reading →

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Big Sisters

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Caryn

Big sisters are a very unique type of person, especially when they are the oldest child. They have gone from being the only child to being a little mommy’s helper in the care of their new little sibling. They are usually … Continue reading →

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Sisterly Love

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Caryn

My sisters and I loved each other dearly, and we still do to this day. We are best friends, and enjoy spending time together. Still, that did not stop the normal sibling rivalry and other forms of fights kids have. … Continue reading →

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The Budge

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Caryn

When my granddaughter, Shai was a little girl, she was…well, a Drama Queen, as I think I have told you before. Many teenaged girls turn into Drama Queens for a time, but this was pretty much instantaneous for Shai. If … Continue reading →

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On An Outing

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Caryn

Some old pictures are classics, like a picture of your grandfather with only part of the nine kids he and your grandmother had. It’s strange to see Grandpa so young, and if your parent is in the picture, like mine is, … Continue reading →

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The One Room Schoolhouse

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Caryn

When I was in high school, I wanted to be a teacher. That said, I’m quite certain that I would not have been very interested in being the only teacher in a one room schoolhouse, where I was responsible for … Continue reading →

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Fashion Statement

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Caryn

I love looking at my family’s old pictures. It makes me  wonder about the way things were in years past. One of the things that stands out to me is the clothing. Kids of all generations think that the clothes they … Continue reading →

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Our Trip To Denver

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Caryn

Recently, our office won a trip to Denver to attend a Rockies Game. The trip was mostly paid for by Safeco Insurance. It was a contest, and our office won be selling almost double what second place sold. The trip … Continue reading →

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She Had A Way

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Caryn

Bob’s great grandmother was a truly amazing woman. She lived to be 97 years young…and she lived at home. She just never seemed to age. She loved them, and she was patient with them. She didn’t mind their play, and in fact, … Continue reading →

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A Decade Together

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Caryn

Ten years ago today, my niece, Jenny married her husband, Steve. Through the years, I have watched these kids grow into wonderful people. I have known both of them for so long…Jenny all her life, and Steve since he was … Continue reading →

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