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No Nudge Needed

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Caryn

On January 26, 2025, my newest great grandson, Cristian Corey David Petersen decided to forego the nudge to arrive that was scheduled for January 27th and arrive on his own a day early. Tired of waiting, Cristian began his push … Continue reading →

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Every Day And Very Much

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Caryn

Since my Dad, Allen Spencer’s passing, our family has grown more than he probably ever could have imagined. He would be so pleased with the new spouses and all the new great great grandchildren he and my mom, Collene Spencer have now. Mom and Dad loved their family, Continue reading →

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Network Of Consultants

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Caryn

My nephew, Joel (JD) Parmely, is a college educated mechanic, who really knows his stuff. He comes from a long line of mechanics, of which my husband, Bob Schulenberg is one, both of JD’s brothers, Barry Schulenberg and Eric Parmely Continue reading →

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Girl Dad Of The Year

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Caryn

My niece, Lindsay Moore can’t say enough nice things about her husband, Shannon Moore. Shannon is a Girl Dad, and best friend to his little daughter, Mackenzie. Shannon is very much a hands-on dad. Continue reading →

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Go Play

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Ron Schulenberg has been my brother-in-law for so long that he is really more my brother that brother-in-law. Ron was just 6 years old when Bob and I started dating. Continue reading →

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The Apple Of Their Eyes

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Jaydn Mortensen is a sweet girl with a great sense of humor. She loves her parents, Amanda Reed and Sean Mortensen, and they dearly love her. You don’t often see such a good relationship between parents and child, … Continue reading →

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Work Hard…Play Hard

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Caryn

My nephew, Sean Mortensen is a mechanic for Anadarko, by trade. Since I have been married to a mechanic for 42 years, I can tell you that they work very hard. Being a mechanic, of any kind, is a hard … Continue reading →

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Brother Love

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Caryn

There really is no better day in a family, than when a new baby arrives. Yesterday was just such a day for my nephew, Eric Parmely, his wife Ashley, and their daughters, Reagan and Hattie. Yesterday was the day that … Continue reading →

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“Kommt, Lasst Uns Unsern Kindern Leben”

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Caryn

Many people think of Kindergarten as almost a play date. They think of a classroom filled with toys, books, and craft supplies, as well as a playground for recess. Many people think of it as a daycare for working parents, … Continue reading →

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Just Wake Her Up

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Caryn

An only child, or a child who doesn’t have a sibling yet, simply cannot understand just how much fun a sibling can be. It isn’t their fault, and it isn’t that they don’t want to play with other kids, it’s … Continue reading →

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