Tag Archives: babies

Marlyce’s Charm

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Marlyce Schulenberg…oh, how I still miss her, even after all these years. I just can’t believe that she has been gone almost 37 years now. That is getting close to the number of years she was alive. That’s … Continue reading →

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Meet Tayla Allyn

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Caryn

My brand-new grandniece, Tayla Allyn Thompson arrived on June 3, 2026, at 9:15am. She is the second daughter of my niece, Kellie Thompson and her husband, Tim Thompson; and Kellie’s first baby. She is very much loved by her older … Continue reading →

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Carrying On

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Caryn

For my brother-in-law, Mike Stevens the last year has been one of major changes. My sister, Alena, who is Mike’s wife of what would have been 42 years this year. Mike has had a tough year. It’s hard to be … Continue reading →

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A Great Mom

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Caryn

My sister, Allyn Hadlock is the youngest of my siblings, and very devoted to her family. Her kids can’t say enough complimentary things about their mom. Her daughter, Lindsay says, “Is she a great mom and grandma?! The best! We … Continue reading →

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Thank You Father, For Our Many Blessings

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Caryn

Thanksgiving Day is a time-honored tradition where we reflect on our lives and express gratitude for the blessings we’ve received throughout the year and in years gone by. We take inventory of all the aspects of our lives. Continue reading →

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The Next Chapter

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Caryn

Much has happened in the first year of my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife, Athena’s marriage. In addition to their first son, Justin, they now have a second son, named Axel, and a baby on the way. Josh and Athena are very family oriented. Continue reading →

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Grandma Love

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Chantel Balcerzak has been having a wonderful year. Her daughter, Siara Kirk and Siara’s husband, Chris bought that house next door to Chantel and her husband, Dave earlier this year. They quickly renovated the house, Continue reading →

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Exactly Nine Days

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Caryn

Yesterday, my newest little great grandson, Axel Ray Petersen was born. He is a sweet little boy who looks like his daddy, I’m told. I haven’t met him yet, and I can’t wait until I do. Axel was born at 12:02pm on September 18, 2023… Continue reading →

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Birthday Trip

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger is such a sweet little girl, and she is growing up so fast. Today, she officially hit the double digits in age, reaching the age of 10 years. While she is growing up, she is still a little girl, and as such, she loves her dolls. Continue reading →

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No More Deliveries

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Caryn

From the time she was a Candy Striper at the age of seventeen, my sister-in-law, Jennifer Parmely knew that she wanted to be a nurse…a Labor and Delivery Nurse, to be exact. After graduating from high school, she set out to begin her journey to make that dream happen Continue reading →

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