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That Sweet Old Man

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Caryn

Bob’s step-grandfather, Walt Hein, was quite the character. He always tried to come across as gruff, and maybe he was in his younger days, but by the time I met him and he became my official “Pitch” partner, it was … Continue reading →

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Pitch

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Caryn

I first met my husband’s step-grandfather, Walt Hein when he was the age that I am now…69 years old. I was 18 years old at the time, and soon to be married to my husband, Bob Schulenberg. While Walt, as … Continue reading →

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Always On The Go

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Jadyn Mortensen is a dynamic person who is full of life. She is early in her college years right now and was given a scholarship for her rodeo abilities. She is an amazing barrel racer, and while the competition is fierce out there, Continue reading →

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Something To Think About

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Caryn

While visiting my Aunt Sandy Pattan during her stay at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital where she is recuperating from a recent surgery, we were talking about our favorite subject…the Byer-Pattan Family History. The subject turned to the many things her parents, my grandparents, Continue reading →

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A Spunky Girl

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Caryn

My great grandniece, Reece Balcerzak came into this world as an early Christmas present for her parents, Katie and Keifer Balcerzak, and even though her arrival was a scary one, the gift they were given was so precious to them. Continue reading →

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An Amazing Success

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Caryn

My niece, Susan Griffith is a multi-faceted woman. First and foremost, she is a wife and mother. That is and has been her life since her oldest daughter, Jala Satterwhite was born in 2002. Susan was a single mom until she met and married Josh Griffith. They were married on June 6, 2006, Continue reading →

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Like It Was A Date

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Josh Griffith, who became my nephew when he married my niece, Susan Cook Griffith. That was 17 years ago, but recently, Josh had the idea to take Susan on their first “pack” trip. That is where the horses pack your gear into the camp site. Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Heart

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Caryn

As each birthday comes and goes, I am amazed that our grandpa, Walt Hein could have been in Heaven as long as he has. Grandpa was born on May 29, 1906, which means that this is the 117th anniversary of his birth. Continue reading →

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Typical Of Brothers

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Bowen Parmely is a very energetic little boy. He has two older sisters, Reagan and Hattie; and a younger sister, Maeve. I can’t say that Bowen always gets along with his sisters, but he would protect them with his life. That doesn’t mean he won’t pick on them, however. Continue reading →

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What Life’s All About

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Hattie Parmely is just growing up so fast. She and her sister Reagan are homeschooled on their farm by their mom, Ashley Parmely, while their younger brother attends pre-school in town for one more year, and their younger sister, Continue reading →

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