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Treasure Found

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Caryn

When my grandparents got married on December 24, 1927, the country was in a recession and money was tight. My grandfather owned a matching set of six-guns that he cherished, but he loved Grandma more. He sold them to cover … Continue reading →

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All About Dinosaurs

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Caryn

I often wonder how the years can go by so quickly, and the older I get the faster they go. That is why I can’t believe that we have arrived at my great grandnephew, little Nathaniel (Nathan) Kirk’s second birthday … Continue reading →

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Caring Nature

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Caryn

I first met my grandnephew, Keifer Balcerzak, when he was 12 or 13 years old. His dad, Dave Balcerzak was dating my niece, Chantel Balcerzak, and they later married. The thing about Keifer at that time that most impressed him … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Dad

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Caryn

In this family, I think we all feel like we will always love Chris Kirk, because he was the guy who game my grandniece, Siara Kirk her smile back, after a very rough year. Since that fateful day, when Siara made the first move, 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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Playing Daddy

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Caryn

As another year has come and gone, I find myself again saddened that our cousin, Larry Hein is no longer with us. How could it be that he has been in Heaven now for almost a year and a half? Larry was a wonderful son, brother, and dad. Continue reading →

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A Number Of Big Changes

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Schulenberg has been through a number of big changes over the past year, not the least of which is a name change. This past summer found Tucker’s dream coming true, when his dad, Ron Schulenberg officially adopted … Continue reading →

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Back In Wyoming

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Shannon Moore has had an interesting year. Shannon had been the special teams coach for Eastern Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, but at the end of last year Continue reading →

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Hands On Daddy

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Caryn

My nephew, Chris Iverson is a man who largely thinks like me. We agree on so many points, from politics to leisure time. I always like to talk to a person Continue reading →

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Helping Daddy Drive

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Caryn

As long has there have been road trips with children, there have been bored children, asking, “When do we get there?” Continue reading →

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