Author Archives: Caryn

Christmas Pajamas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Caryn

In our family, as in lots of others I’m sure, when Christmas rolls around and the kids are all excited about presents, the chance to open a present early is a big deal. My sisters and I were no different. … Continue reading →

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A Special Man

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Caryn

My Uncle Larry went home to be with the Lord yesterday. His passing was quick and unexpected and we are very saddened by it. We will all miss him greatly. Uncle Larry was my mom’s older brother and someone she … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Past

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Caryn

The closer we get to Christmas, the more my mind begins to reflect on the Christmases of my childhood…My Christmas Past. In those early years, an artificial tree was unheard of. We would go to the tree lots and get … Continue reading →

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Who Now Are Friends

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Caryn

From the time they were little babies, my grandchildren have had Christmas pictures taken together every year. Those photo sessions were often not fun to say the very least. One or more of the kids always seemed to want nothing … Continue reading →

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The American Grand National Championships

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Caryn

Sometimes in life, an opportunity presents itself, and if you work hard…harder that you ever thought possible, something totally awesome can come your way. That is exactly what happened to the Casper, Wyoming, Kelly Walsh High School Cheerleaders this week … Continue reading →

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Hard Work

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Caryn

Today is my niece Michelle’s birthday. She also just graduated from college. She will be continuing to the next level in college, but has not fully decided where that will be yet. Michelle is studying to be an art teacher, … Continue reading →

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Sudden Changes

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Caryn

Sometimes…when we least expect it, or maybe when we just weren’t looking, it occurs to us that those we love are getting older. Little problems begin to present themselves, that throw us for a loop. We begin to wonder how … Continue reading →

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The Staged Shock Factor

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Caryn

I’ve often wondered why the latest thing to do is take pictures of the shocked look. Everywhere you look online, there are pictures of mock surprise…and they can be really funny. Everyone is going for some variation of that look … Continue reading →

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The Circle Of Life

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Caryn

Bob’s Aunt Marion was a wonderful, hard working woman, who died in 1999 at the age of 72. She always seemed so young and full of life, but I guess that is what comes from staying so busy that you … Continue reading →

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The Toy Box

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Caryn

When my grandkids were little, I found a great toy box that would serve a dual purpose. It was a Winnie the Pooh couch/toy box. It decorated our living room for many years. I’m sure many people would have laughed … Continue reading →

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