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Very Best Dad, Dad, Daddio

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Thompson tells me that her dad, Chris Hadlock is the best dad ever! Kellie and Chris often play the guitar and sing together, and for Kellie, those times are her favorite times with him. Playing the guitar … Continue reading →

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Being The Big Sister

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger is sweet big sister who loves little children…all little children, but especially those in her family. She is very good to her brother, Jaxon Killinger and her cousins, Elliott and Maya Stevens. Brooklyn and Maya have … Continue reading →

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Totally Devoted

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Jessi Sawdon and her daughter, Adelaide, consider themselves two of the most blessed woman and girl on the planet. They tell me, “We can’t say enough about our love for Jason and Daddy!! Traits that everyone sees everyday … Continue reading →

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A New Title

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Caryn

My son-in-law, Kevin Petersen has been a part of our family since he married our daughter, Corrie Petersen in 1993, but he was really part of our family for three years before that, because he began dating Corrie when she … Continue reading →

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The Guys’ Club

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxon Killinger has had a pretty busy summer!! The family, Jaxon, his dad Chris, stepmom Lacey, and sister Brooklyn have been doing a lot of camping, and Jaxon absolutely loves it. This year, while they were camping over … Continue reading →

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The Greatest

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Zoey Iverson is such a happy girl. She is the middle child of my niece, Kassie Franklin and her partner (Zoey’s bonus dad), William Burr, but in many ways, Zoey is the oldest child, since her older brother, … Continue reading →

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What It Means To Be A Great Dad

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Caryn

For those who no longer have their dad on Earth, Father Day inevitably carries a touch of sadness. Many of us long for just one more day or one more memory to share with their dad, but that is not … Continue reading →

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Garrett Will Manage

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Caryn

For my nephew, Garrett Stevens, this birthday brings sad changes, because it is the first one since his mom, Alena Stevens passed away. Since Garrett and his wife, Kayla had their girls, Elliott and Maya, they have been blessed to … Continue reading →

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Excited For The Future

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger has grown up so much this year. Her pictures took me by surprise a little bit. Sometimes you just don’t notice the changes…until you do. I guess that is typical of a girl turning 12 years … Continue reading →

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She Just Wants To Have Fun

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Caryn

It so hard for me to believe that my niece, Jessi Sawdon is celebrating her 40th birthday. I remember the day she was born. She was such a cutie, and as he grew, her personality shown through. Jessi is the firstborn of my sister, Allyn Hadlock and her husband, Continue reading →

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