Monthly Archives: October 2023

The Jackpot

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Caryn

During World War II, the Third Reich run by Adolf Hitler was at war with the world, but at that point, mostly with the British, and especially the British Royal Family. There were a number of bombing campaigns that devastated London, but it was the attack of September 13, 1940, Continue reading →

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Promoted

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Matt Miller joined our family when he married my niece, Michelle (Stevens) Miller on August 14, 2021. They had been best friends since junior high, and later they knew that theirs was far more than a friendship…it was forever. Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Moment

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Caryn

Yesterday, in front of family and friends, my niece, Lacey Stevens married the love of her life, Chris Killinger. The ceremony was beautiful, personalized, and sweetly relaxed. He brother, Garrett Stevens had become ordained to marry, and he performed the ceremony. Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory Of Alec Todd Olsen

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Caryn
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Handy Man Stuff

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Chris Kirk joined our family when he married my niece, Siara Harman on July 23, 2022. Recently, Chris and Siara bought a house, and they have been spending time fixing it up to be the way they want it to be. Owning a home has long been a dream for Chris. Continue reading →

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An Amazing Success

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Caryn

My niece, Susan Griffith is a multi-faceted woman. First and foremost, she is a wife and mother. That is and has been her life since her oldest daughter, Jala Satterwhite was born in 2002. Susan was a single mom until she met and married Josh Griffith. They were married on June 6, 2006, Continue reading →

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Her Real World

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Caryn

My niece, Dustie Masterson, joined our family a little over twenty years ago, when she married my nephew, Rob Masterson. They were perfect for each other from the very start, and they have built a wonderful life together. In addition to Rob’s daughter Christina Masterson, Continue reading →

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A New Start

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Caryn

My aunt, Sandy Pattan is the youngest of my mom, Collene Spencer’s siblings. By the time Aunt Sandy came along, some of her older siblings were already dating. and when she was just two years old, her sister Evelyn got married. By the time Aunt Sandy was three years old, she was an aunt. Continue reading →

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A Younger Uncle

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Schulenberg is a younger uncle, and while many people might think that would seem weird, Tucker loves every minute of it. He has been an uncle for much of his life, really, because his big sister, Cassie Franklin has three kids, Lucas, Zoey, and Alicen. Continue reading →

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Over The Falls

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Caryn

People have always been risk takers…always looking for that next thrill. Many people think that the biggest risk takers are the guys, but that is not always the case. On October 24, 1901, as a birthday gift to herself on her 63rd birthday, Anna “Annie” Edson Taylor, an American schoolteacher who, Continue reading →

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