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My Beach Girl

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Caryn

My younger daughter, Amy Royce has once again caught up to her Irish Twin, who is my older daughter, Corrie Petersen. Both girls are now 50 years old. I don’t quite know how that could be, but here we are. … Continue reading →

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In The Pacific Northwest

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Caryn

It’s hard for me to imagine that my younger daughter, Amy Royce and her husband Travis have been married for 30 years today. It just doesn’t seem like she should be old enough to have been married that long, but … Continue reading →

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Mr And Mrs

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Hadlock, one of the sweetest people you will ever know, “tied the knot” yesterday with the love of her life, Tim Thompson. With that marriage, Kellie also gained a sweet little daughter named Jolene, whom she dearly … Continue reading →

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The Booster

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Caryn

Our uncle, Butch Schulenberg is a man who cares deeply about the things he loves. He is a family man, who is always there for his wife and kids…going above and beyond for them in everything from their health to their kids’ school activities. Continue reading →

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A Masterpiece In Flowers

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Caryn

My daughter, Amy Royce is a career insurance agent, but during her time off she doubles as a master gardener. I suppose there are those who are better, but my girl can grow the prettiest flowers. Continue reading →

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All Around Good Guy

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Wesley “Wes” Burr, who is my niece, Cassie Franklin’s partner, is a very compassionate man, kind and loving. He is also a giver who would give the shirt off his back or open his home to anyone. He reminds me a lot of my grandparents in that way. He is an all-around good guy. Continue reading →

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Watching Her Kids Grow Up

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Caryn

y grandniece, Katie Balcerzak has been a part of this family for a very long time. When she was dating my grandnephew, Keifer Balcerzak, I remember thinking a couple of things. The first was that she was a beautiful girl, and the second was that she and Keifer seemed so young. Continue reading →

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Just Eight Miles

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Caryn

My younger daughter was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, but these days she calls Ferndale, Washington home. Amy always hated the cold Wyoming winters, and while it does get somewhat cold in northern western Washington state, it’s nothing like the cold of Wyoming. Continue reading →

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Wyoming-Born-And-Raised…Coastal Girl

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Caryn

My youngest daughter, Amy Royce has always loved plants and dreamed of having a beautiful garden, but the short growing season in Wyoming didn’t make that easy for her. Amy has always had a vision of what her brand of paradise would be like, and I’m certain that when she gets to Heaven, Continue reading →

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More Love In Our Lives

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Caryn

In the midst of a time when so many people are offended, angry, and tired of so many restrictions, comes a day when we can all take our minds off of the negative stuff going on and focus on something good…love. Over the past two years, we have been bombarded with lock downs, riots, protests, Continue reading →

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