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A Fulfilling Year

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Caryn

My nephew, Matt Miller joined our family when he married my niece, Michelle Stevens on August 14, 2021. They were this perfect couple, and they had known it since they were kids in 8th grade. Of course, at first, they … Continue reading →

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An All-Around Great Guy

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Caryn

My nephew, Zack Spethman is such a sweet young man, who is so loving toward everyone. He has the kindest heart. Many young men don’t like to hug people much. They feel like they are just too macho, but not … Continue reading →

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A Different Era

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Caryn

My uncle, Bill Beadle, spent much of his working life in the pipe yards. Later, he owned his own rathole drilling business with his sons, Forrest and Steve, by his side. While Uncle Bill was a great machinist and an all-around mechanic, he truly loved fishing and bird Continue reading →

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A Play Break

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Mike Reed is always a busy man. He is always working on some project, or working on their place, or helping other people. He is one of those people who retired to be his own boss, but make no mistake, he still works. Continue reading →

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Every Day, And In Every Way

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Hadlock’s partner, Tim Thompson is, Kellie says, “Well…for starters…he is THE BEST!” I love when the family can say it better than I ever could. Kellie is so happy with Tim. It is a beautiful thing to see. Continue reading →

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A Rare Trait

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Zack Spethman is such a sweet young man. He always has been. Since he was a little boy, Zack was a hugger. It’s a rare trait in a boy, especially as they get to the teenage years, to always hug the people they love. Continue reading →

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Big Name In Town

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Caryn

My mom’s brothers, Larry and Wayne Byer were born on either side of her. That made her the middle sister of the family. It also made her part of a threesome. Those three kids were always into so kind of mischief. I can’t say which one of them was the biggest instigator, but if I were to venture a guess, Continue reading →

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The Cowboy Way

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Caryn

Bill Beadle became my uncle when he married my Aunt Virginia Byer. Uncle Bill was the youngest of eight children of William and Bertha (née Foster) Beadle. He was born in Worland, Wyoming, and most of his family lived there all their lives. When Uncle Bill passed away, on January 17, 2018, Continue reading →

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“Oops, I Shot The Car”

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Caryn

My cousin, Delwin Johnson was always a quiet man…at least he was every time I was around him. Nevertheless, he was a sweet man, and it makes me sad that he has left us. I’m sure that he wasn’t quite so quiet around his family. In fact, he loved teasing his nephew, Continue reading →

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Fisher…GIRL

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Caryn

Life is changing drastically for my grandniece, Jolene Thompson. Recently, her family moved from Riverton, Wyoming to Shoshoni, Wyoming, and they now live on a farm. Jolene, who is very much an outdoor girl now gets to take care of animals, and that suits her just fine. Continue reading →

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