Monthly Archives: August 2015

To Be Young Again

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Caryn

People may think that having children is a way of staying young, or reliving our childhood, but in reality, having children ages the parents. They go from being free from responsibility to being surrounded by responsibilities. Diapers, feedings, and lots … Continue reading →

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Hot Sauce

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Caryn

My grand nephew, Matthew Masterson has always tried to be a tough guy, but the biggest problem with that whole idea is that he has a soft heart. Matthew doesn’t like to see anyone get hurt or be sad, because … Continue reading →

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Man Cave

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Caryn

My nephew, Dave Balcerzak, who is married to my niece, Chantel has been staying pretty busy these days. Recently the family moved from the home Dave and Chantel had lived in since their marriage, into a new and very nice … Continue reading →

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Cars, Cars, And More Cars

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Caryn

My nephew, JD Parmely loves cars…I mean really loves cars!! In fact, I have only known one other person in my entire life who owned more cars than JD. At any given time, he may have anywhere from fifteen to … Continue reading →

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Special Picnic

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Caryn

Every year my mother’s family has two gatherings designed to keep the Byer family close, which was my grandparents, George and Hattie Byer’s desire for their family. They were married on Christmas eve, so a Christmas party was the ideal … Continue reading →

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Curiosity

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Caryn

Children are a curious bunch. There is so much in this world that is totally new to them. Things we take for granted as being average, or even boring, they find interesting, and children aren’t alone in this either. Animals … Continue reading →

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How Can They Sleep That Way?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Caryn

Kids seem to be able to go to sleep in just about any position. I suppose adults can do that too, but it seems to be the kids who do it most often. And the thing that is most amazing … Continue reading →

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Clothes…Really!!!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Caryn

Let’s face it…we all love getting presents. Maybe it’s the excitement of finally seeing what it is, or maybe we kind of knew what we were getting anyway, but now we actually have it. Whatever the excitement is for you, … Continue reading →

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Pre-Retirement Mode

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Mike Reed has proven himself to be such a great addition to our family over the years. When we first met Mike, I wasn’t sure he stood much a very good chance against all of our teasing, but … Continue reading →

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No Longer Children

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Caryn

When my sister, Cheryl Masterson got married, and shortly after her then husband’s basic training, moved to Plattsburgh, New York, it marked a huge change in our family’s life. In fact, our family’s home life would never be the same … Continue reading →

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