Monthly Archives: December 2015

Without You

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Caryn

Over the years, the New Years Eve party that we always hold at my parents, Al and Collene Spencer’s house, has changed in many ways. New family members join our clan, and others depart, whether by their passing or moving … Continue reading →

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I’m Over It!!

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Caryn

Most of the pictures we take and display or share of our kids, show smiling faces and children on their best behavior. It’s not that anyone thinks that there is a perfect child, who never cries or refuses to cooperate, … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Journey

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Caryn

Over the years of our childhood, my sisters and I were exposed to the history of this great nation. Mom and Dad loved the things that showcased the Old West, including Country Music, old western movies, and western books, but … Continue reading →

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Border Crossings

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Caryn

Lots of people do it, but some people don’t. What…you might ask. The answer is to photograph the family whenever they cross the border into a new state, country, or sometimes even county. When my sisters and I were kids, … Continue reading →

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Many Talents

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Caryn

When I first met Bob’s Aunt Esther, we had not been married very long, and unfortunately for Bob, he had made the mistake of assuming that I knew how to cut hair. Well, in reality, I did, but there is … Continue reading →

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The Un-Boss

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Caryn

Not everyone can say that they truly have the best job on Earth. I know that lots of people think they do, but I can name so many ways that they, if they thought about it from my perspective, would … Continue reading →

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His Only Begotten Son

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Caryn

The presents are purchased, the packages wrapped, all of the commercialized aspects of the day are over now and there is finally time to take a moment to ponder the real reason for the Christmas season…the birth of our Saviour…Jesus. … Continue reading →

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A Honeymoon For Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Caryn

Every year, as Christmas approaches, people head out in search of the perfect gift for those they love. Sometimes the hunt can be brutal. You have asked for a list, but they can’t come up with anything, or you don’t … Continue reading →

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Baby Kisses

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Caryn

Have you ever noticed how completely uninhibited babies and toddlers are? If they like each other, they have no problem giving each other a friendly kiss. It doesn’t matter if they are boys or girls or one of each, but … Continue reading →

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A Year Of Firsts

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Caryn

A few days ago, our family held the first annual Spencer Family Christmas Party. It was a little bittersweet, and at times very sad, because things were very different from what they had been just 10 months earlier. Our holidays … Continue reading →

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