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Ryder’s First Year

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Caryn

There is nothing greater than watching your children grow, and for most of us, that first birthday is the most exciting. That is exactly how the parents of my grandnephew, Ryder Birky are feeling today. Ryder is one today, and he is such a sweet boy. He is learning lots of new things, and of course, his big brother, Jace has been a big part of that learning process. Continue reading →

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Playing Games With Grandma

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Caryn

My cousin, Shirley Cameron is the first granddaughter of my grandmother, Anna Louise Schumacher Spencer and grandfather, Allen Luther Spencer, and would remain the only granddaughter for nearly the first seven years of her life. As the first granddaughter, and … Continue reading →

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Recording In Process

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Caryn

Apparently, I am a little bit behind the times, because these days people set up their own YouTube channel to record everything from the songs they sing, to the games they like to play, to their daily life. My grand … Continue reading →

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The Carrington Event

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Caryn

Many people today believe that we, as a people, spend far too much time online, on the phone, and otherwise technologically engaged. They believe that the world would be better off without all the technology. I think they have not … Continue reading →

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Those Silly Shower Games

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Caryn

A young friend of mine recently had a new baby, and I was reminded if the age old tradition of the shower. Women through the years have helped brides-to-be and soon to be moms prepare for the upcoming event for … Continue reading →

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Everybody Does It

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Caryn

While I was at our family Christmas party Saturday night, I noticed all the people using electronic devices for entertainment. I know this is a subject that has been beaten to death by a lot of people, but I guess … Continue reading →

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The Big 1 – 0

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Caryn

My Grand Nephew, Easton Moore, who is the youngest son of my niece Machelle and her husband, Steve, is having his tenth birthday today. Turning ten, is a big deal to Easton, as it is with most kids. He is … Continue reading →

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Fun In The Summertime

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Caryn

When my Uncle Wayne Byer was a little boy, it was unheard of for boys to wear shorts…or at least that was the opinion of Uncle Wayne, his brother, my Uncle Larry, and the boys they hung out with. They weren’t … Continue reading →

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Games Kids Play

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Caryn

Kids have always tried to use things around them as props in their games. Things like boxes, barrels, and even a little taller hill become the prop of the day. When I saw this picture of Bob’s brother, Ron, his … Continue reading →

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Frenemies

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Caryn

Few relationships are like that of two little sisters. They love each other from the moment the youngest arrives…well most of the time. That first year of the younger sister’s life, will determine if she is a pain in the … Continue reading →

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