Tag Archives: brother

Tag Along

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg was the youngest of six children, and the second boy in the family. He was often told what to do by his older siblings, and especially his sisters, because, well…that’s what older sisters do. We were … Continue reading →

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Her Sister Role

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Zoey Iverson is growing up so fast…maybe faster than most nine-year-olds maybe, but Zoey has taken her sister role very seriously. No one pushed that on her, she just knew that her brother, Continue reading →

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The Things That Matter

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ryder Birky has had a busy year of exploration and growth. You might be thinking that means that he is a young man embarking on a new career or something, but the reality is that Ryder is a little boy of just 2 years. I know, you are thinking, Continue reading →

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Family…Everything

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Taylor Masterson is very close to her older sister, “Rae” Raelynn, who is incredibly proud of her little sister. Like many people these days, Taylor struggles with anxiety, but she doesn’t let that stop her from going to work, 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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Justin’s New Job

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Caryn

My little great grandson, Justin Petersen, who is the son of my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife Athena Petersen, has had an eventful first year of life. When he was about a month old, Justin got the flu, which can be very scary for a baby. Continue reading →

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Being A Family Man

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Riley Birky has changed so much over the years that he has been a part of our family. Riley is the middle child and eldest son of my sister-in-law, Rachel Schulenberg, who sadly passed away in 2021. Riley has grown and changed in the years that I have known him, Continue reading →

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Aurora’s Next Journey

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Aurora Hadlock is growing up before our very eyes. She is in her second year of middle school this year and it is her first year in middle school without her brother, Ethan, who is in high school now. Aurora will be playing volleyball at school this year. Continue reading →

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Soulmates For Life

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Caryn

My grandson, Josh Petersen and his fiancée, Athena Salazar met in middle school, and at the time, Athena tells me that she didn’t really like Josh much. That’s not such an odd thing. in those early teen years, everybody feels awkward, and doesn’t really know how to show someone that you like them, and especially for girls, Continue reading →

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