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The Past Behind

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Caryn

My nephew, Xander Spethman has had a year of emotional healing and many changes. While going through all he did in the past was very hard, he knows that he is ok now, and he is happy. Xander loves being … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Graham Cracker

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Caryn

On March 11, 2026, at 5:57pm, my newest great grandson, Graham Theodore Petersen made his entrance into the world. He weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces, and he was 19½ inches long. Graham joins his three brothers, Justin, Axel, and Cristian, … Continue reading →

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Turning On The Charm

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Caryn

It’s so hard for me to believe that my youngest great grandson, Cristian Petersen is one year old today. It seems like just yesterday that he arrived. Cristian is all smiles and personality. He has the ability to turn on … Continue reading →

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Helper Big Brother

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Caryn

My great grandson, Justin Petersen is the oldest child of my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife, Athena, three and soon-to-be four sons. Justin is also an Irish Twin with his younger brother Axel. They don’t know that, of course, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Pest

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Caryn

My great grandson, Axel Petersen is sweet little boy with a loving heart. The kindness in that boy shows on his sweet face…even when he is having one of his mischievous 2-year-old moments. And believe me when I say that … 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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Typical Of Brothers

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Bowen Parmely is a very energetic little boy. He has two older sisters, Reagan and Hattie; and a younger sister, Maeve. I can’t say that Bowen always gets along with his sisters, but he would protect them with his life. That doesn’t mean he won’t pick on them, however. Continue reading →

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The Family Historian

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Caryn

My dear uncle, Bill Spencer, who left us on Christmas day, 2020, was such a favorite of mine. We were a lot alike, and we had many of the same interests. It was Uncle Bill who taught me to play cribbage, but was never one to let me win. I learned to play well, and when I won…I knew I had really won. Back when you could get away with letting your kid drive on your lap, Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Place

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Caryn

Today, my little grand niece, Laila Spethman would have turned ten years old…she still has, but all of her birthdays have been sent in Heaven. We only got to have her here for 18 days. While her time here was short, her impact on the lives of her family was huge. Laila was the waited-for girl, in a family with three boys, Xander, Zack, and Isaac. Continue reading →

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A 24-7 Mechanic

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Caryn

My nephew, JD Parmely is a hard-working man. He is a mechanic at Ken’s Auto Repair. Like most mechanics shops, there are busy days, and slower days, but there is almost never a dead day. People’s cars have to be maintained. Continue reading →

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