Tag Archives: married

The Second Moment They Met

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Caryn

It’s hard to believe that my grandson, Josh Petersen and his wife, Athena Petersen have been married two years already, and yet it also seems like they have been married, or at least together for a long time. I remember … Continue reading →

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The “Nesting” Thing

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Caryn

My niece, Christina Hockenbrocht has had a busy year. Christina got engaged and married her husband, Colin Hockenbrocht on February 11, 2024. On that day, Christina became a wife and also a stepmom to Colin’s son Matt Hockenbrocht. The kids … Continue reading →

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Joking And Teasing

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Caryn

I have been very privileged to have had two men that I called “Dad” who were both among the kindest men I have ever met. My father-in-law, Walt Schulenberg became my second “Dad” when I married my husband, Bob Schulenberg in 1975. Continue reading →

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Handy Man Stuff

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Caryn

My nephew, Chris Kirk joined our family when he married my niece, Siara Harman on July 23, 2022. Recently, Chris and Siara bought a house, and they have been spending time fixing it up to be the way they want it to be. Owning a home has long been a dream for Chris. Continue reading →

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Between Two Birthdays

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Caryn

My granddaughter-in-law, Athena Petersen has had a very busy year. Since her last birthday, she and my grandson, Josh Petersen had their first child, Justin Petersen, who was born on October 14, 2022. Then, they got married on June 24, 2023, and to finish the year in style, just nine days ago, Continue reading →

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Missing Rachel

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Rachel Schulenberg joined our family when she married my brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg on June 2, 2010. It was a match made in Heaven. Rachel was introduced to Ron by his nieces, Machelle Moore and Susan Griffith. She was perfect for Ron. She was kindhearted and sweet, and a blessing to all who knew her. Continue reading →

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High Time

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Caryn

When a couple gets married, the most common tradition is that the woman takes her husband’s last name. There are exceptions, of course, and the woman isn’t obligated to take her husband’s last name, Continue reading →

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The Fun Phase

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Caryn

When a couple has been married a long time, things start changing in their life…things like kids getting married, and kids having kids, become the new normal. That is where my daughter, Corrie Petersen and her husband, Kevin find themselves. Continue reading →

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Live, Laugh, Love

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Caryn

When two people get married, everyone wonders how their lives will turn out. More than wondering if they will stay together is the question of will they make a good team? Continue reading →

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Time Passes So Quickly

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Caryn

After spending most of his life driving trucks of some kind, and being out of town a lot, my brother-in-law, Lynn Cook, who goes by LJ, got a job in on of the mines in the Powell area. He didn’t … Continue reading →

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