Author Archives: Caryn

My uncle, Lester “Jim” Wolfe, was always a crazy guy…in the best way possible, of course. He loved playing tricks on people, always keeping things lighthearted and fun on visits. Whenever he and my dad, Al Spencer, got together, you … Continue reading →

I realize that it would be virtually impossible to save every building of historical value, but it seems a real shame to see some of them disappear from existence when they were so very beautiful. Buildings are regularly added to … Continue reading →

Athena Petersen became my granddaughter when she married my grandson Josh Petersen on June 24, 2023, but she won our hearts when we first met her on February 8, 2021. It was their first date, and they decided to go … Continue reading →

My grandniece, Jolene “Jo” Thompson, is the oldest daughter of my niece, Kellie Thompson’s husband, Tim Thompson. Of course, she is now also Kellie’s daughter in every way. Jo is such a sweet girl, and now for the first time, … Continue reading →

My nephew, Jason Sawdon has been with the Wyoming Highway for as long as I have known him. He married my niece, Jessi Hadlock on August 18, 2012. Jessi grew up in a “cop family” and so marrying Jason seemed … Continue reading →

My great grandson, Axel Petersen is the quiet one of my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife Athena’s four sons. It’s not that he can’t make himself heard if one of his brothers annoys him, but Axel does a lot … Continue reading →

As your kids grow up, times seems to accelerate in a crazy way. I’ve often told young parents of babies, “Tomorrow they will be dating!!” They always look at me with an “assuming” gaze and say, “That will be a … Continue reading →

My grandniece, Mackenzie Moore is the daughter of my niece, Lindsay Moore and her husband Shannon. She is a very social person and is loved by everyone who knows her. Mackenzie has grown up around the Wyoming Cowboys football team … Continue reading →

The San Francisco Gold Rush was a wild chapter in American history, full of excitement and anticipation. Gold has a way of changing people, and the mere thought of striking it rich inspired many to pack up and head west … Continue reading →

Like most people who were alive and old enough to remember, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when the news broke about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. I was at home, with my … Continue reading →