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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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Growing Up Overnight

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ethan Hadlock has grown up so much that it seems like he went from being a little boy to a man overnight. This has been an important year for him, because he has been learning to drive, ad today is that all important 16th birthday. Continue reading →

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Six, Going On Sixteen

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Elliott Stevens is six going on sixteen, and she loves riding anything with a motor. Recently, she drove her Papa Mike Stevens’ ranger at the lake over the Independence Day fun. She didn’t want to get off. Continue reading →

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He Just Takes Control

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Matt Masterson is very quickly becoming a man. Recently, Matt has been looking for a job. Matt likes to be a help to his family, and since he is the only one of the kids that drive, he is really good about taking his sisters, Raelynn and Taylor Continue reading →

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Gentle Giant

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Caryn

My grand-nephew, Zack Spethman is the tallest person in his family. At 6’4″, he is four inches taller than his dad, Steve Spethman and 1’2″ taller than his mom, Jenny Spethman. While Zack may be tall and muscular, he is also a gentleman, kind, loving. Continue reading →

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A Special Trait

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Caryn

My niece, Dustie Masterson is always an upbeat happy person. She married my nephew, Rob Masterson in 2003, and they have been soulmates since that time. They have worked very hard to build a good life for themselves and their children, Raelynn, Matthew, and Audrianna, as well as Rob’s grown daughter, Christina, when she is in town. Continue reading →

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Exploring His Options

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Caryn

As another child turns 16, so another child is behind the wheel. My grand-nephew, Easton Moore has reached that milestone year of his life. Easton is the younger of my niece, Machelle Moore and her husband, Steve. Continue reading →

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Becoming A Champion

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Caryn

It’s been said that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. I don’t think my grand-niece, Jadyn Mortensen plans to be a rodeo rider or an equestrian for a living, but she definitely is good at it as a hobby Continue reading →

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A Little Girl No More

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Caryn

When I think of my grand niece, Raelynn Masterson, the picture that comes to mind is that of a tiny little girl of maybe 6 or 7, but Raelynn is no longer that little girl 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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