Monthly Archives: October 2012

The Cutest Trick Or Treaters Ever

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Caryn

Sometimes, it hits me that my children are grown and my grandchildren are growing up…very quickly…too quickly. They are almost grown up now. I look at the pictures of them as children, especially on days like Christmas, birthdays, and Halloween. … Continue reading →

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The Blackfoot Tribe

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Caryn

My mom grew with stories about the Indians her grandfather had known in his lifetime. Of course, my Great grandpa Byer passed away before my mom was even born, but his legacy lived on long afterward. He had been a … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Lace

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Caryn

Winter has never been my favorite time of year because of the slick roads, wind, and cold, but one thing about winter that I love is the beautiful snow scenes. Sometimes, it is like looking at a Hallmark card. The … Continue reading →

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Little Girl Grown

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Caryn

My niece, Susan was the last of the nieces on Bob’s side of the family, and in fact there would not be another girl born in the family for 15 years. That, in itself, was surprising, because up until that … Continue reading →

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A Good Relationship

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Caryn

When you marry a man who has a daughter, you aren’t marrying just the man, but rather the family that he really is. That is what Dustie did when she married my nephew, Rob. He came as a package, with … Continue reading →

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Majority Rule

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Caryn

When my Aunt Sandy was born, there was some disagreement as to what her name would be. My grandfather wanted to name her Sonja, but my grandmother wanted to name her Sandra. Neither of them wanted to give in to … Continue reading →

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Have We Really Changed So Much

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Caryn

It’s easy to see how much or how little a person has changed, when you know them well. When you watch someone grow up and see them every day, you see the changes as they grow, but, it is harder to picture an … Continue reading →

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Introducing Reagan Kaylynn

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Caryn

The newest member of our family has finally arrived. My nephew Eric, and his wife, Ashley gave birth to Reagan Kaylynn Parmely today, October 24, 2012, at 9:49 am. She weighed 7 pounds 10.5 ounces, and she was 21 inches … Continue reading →

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Very Ashley

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Caryn

I liked my nephew’s now wife, Ashley from the moment I first met her. She was sweet, funny, and she was a great fit into our family. And I was delighted when Eric asked her to marry him, because the … Continue reading →

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Relationships With The In-Laws

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Caryn

Daughters-in-law come in many forms. Some can be difficult to get along with, and some can be simply impossible to get along with. However, some can be sweet and special, and easy to get along with. Of course, that works both … Continue reading →

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