Monthly Archives: April 2013

Spreading Their Wings

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Caryn

During the early years of my grandparents marriage, they lived  in several places, as many people do. They spent time in Lisbon, North Dakota, and several areas of Minnesota, including Loman, Minnesota, where they had a homestead. My Aunt Laura was … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Caryn

Today is my birthday. The last few days, I have been reflecting on my birthday, and my dad’s birthday just two days before mine, and how much I miss him, and what my parents mean to me. Your parents give … Continue reading →

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Boys Night Out

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Caryn

When a household has three boys, and one baby girl, and each of the boys have a friend spend the night on the same night, what do you have? Well, besides chaos and a severely outnumbered little girl, you have … Continue reading →

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Being A Dad

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Caryn

So often, we don’t realize what our parents did for us until they are gone. It isn’t the big, notable things that hit us that way, but rather the subtle things they did. And when you think about it, you … Continue reading →

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Giggle Maker

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Zack has always been a very loving little boy. He is, without doubt, my niece Jenny and her husband Steve’s most huggy boy. That’s just how he is, even telling those he loves, that they forgot to … Continue reading →

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Great Great Grandpa’s Violin

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Caryn

On the back of the violin is a name, Allen Spencer. I assumed that it was carved lovingly into the wood by my great great grandfather when he was young. I have no way of knowing just exactly when it … Continue reading →

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My First Car

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Caryn

Bob and I were having dinner at Shifters, the drive in fast food restaurant, where you might remember that the A & W Drive-In used to be, here in Casper. Shifters is decorated in a nostalgic gas station motif, and … Continue reading →

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Bird Chase

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Caryn

As I started up the walk to my house today, two birds, who were chasing each other buzzed by my head.  They were so busy with their play…or was it an argument, that they didn’t even notice me, as they … Continue reading →

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It Was All So Exciting

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Caryn

I didn’t know my Aunt Deloris as a child, which is to be expected, but one thing I have noticed is that she was always smiling. I only wish some of the pictures I have were a better quality. The … Continue reading →

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Doing The Chores

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Caryn

Through the ages, kids have thought that the work done by their parents is fun. They do their very best to mimic everything their parents do. The funny thing is that often, the things they see as being vitally important, … Continue reading →

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