Category Archives: Grandchildren

The Big 3-0

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Caryn

It’s hard to believe that the boy who made me a grandmother, made his mom a mother, and made his great grandmother a great grandmother…on her birthday, is turning 30 today. The big 3-0!! You were a busy baby boy … Continue reading →

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Country Girl Gone City

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Caryn

My mother-in-law, Joann Schulenberg, was all about family. She spent her married life as a stay-at-home mom, but that did not mean that she didn’t work. Taking care of six children is simply no picnic. Between cooking meals for everyone, … Continue reading →

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Pushing Her Buttons

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Caryn

My grandmother, Harriet “Hattie” Byer was a woman of small stature…she stood just 5 feet…in her “tall” days…more like 4 feet 10 inches or less in her later years. While she was definitely short, Grandma was, nevertheless, feisty!! Every one … Continue reading →

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Thankful For Much

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Caryn

With the passage of time, the holidays begin to take on a different look. When I was a kid, the Thanksgiving was a day of wonderful smells and delicious food. That is one Thanksgiving tradition that hasn’t changed, but probably … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Guitar Player

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Caryn

My grandson, Caalab Royce loves playing the guitar. He first got into the guitar when he was in middle school. When a child learns an instrument in school, there is normally little chance they will continue to play into adulthood, … Continue reading →

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The Second Moment They Met

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Caryn

It’s hard to believe that my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife, Athena Petersen have been married two years already, and yet it also seems like they have been married, or at least together for a long time. I remember … Continue reading →

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The Day I Was Born

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Caryn

I was born on April 29, 1956, a Sunday in a Leap Year. Little did I know of the significance Leap Year would have for me just 40 years later. I was born part of the Baby Boomer Generation in … Continue reading →

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Different Directions

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Caryn

When I met my sister-in-law, Debbie Cook, over 50 years ago, we became friends right away. We both worked at Kmart then. She was in the Deli, and I was in the Millinery Department (handbags, gloves, and wigs, in case … Continue reading →

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Destination Birthday Party

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Caryn

With her family living in several areas of the state, my youngest sister, Allyn Hadlock’s family decided to meet in Wheatland so that everyone could be there for a birthday celebration. Most of her family lives in Casper, but she … Continue reading →

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No Nudge Needed

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Caryn

On January 26, 2025, my newest great grandson, Cristian Corey David Petersen decided to forego the nudge to arrive that was scheduled for January 27th and arrive on his own a day early. Tired of waiting, Cristian began his push … Continue reading →

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