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Realizing Her Dreams

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Caryn

Over the past few years, I have watched my daughter, Corrie Petersen work very hard to realize her dream of becoming a nurse. In checking, I found out that the nursing degree is the hardest degree to get, and after … Continue reading →

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A Rare Gem

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Caryn

In thinking about the story for my niece, Katie Balcerzak, I decided to enlist the help of her sisters. In my experience, sisters often have great stories about their sisters, and great pictures too. Continue reading →

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Aurora’s Next Journey

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Aurora Hadlock is growing up before our very eyes. She is in her second year of middle school this year and it is her first year in middle school without her brother, Ethan, who is in high school now. Aurora will be playing volleyball at school this year. Continue reading →

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She’s A Keeper

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Caryn

When Audrianna “Anna” Masterson was born, her mom, Dustie Masterson, knew that the baby girl completed their family. Now, 12 years later, her mom says that Anna’s very presence makes her smile. Continue reading →

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A Chip Off The Old Block

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Aurora Hadlock is growing up so fast. She is a girl of many talents. Of course, having a big brother, Ethan, who loves his sister and hangs out with with her, helps Aurora to diversify in her choices … Continue reading →

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The Protector

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ethan Hadlock is a sweet boy. He is always ready to hand out the hugs to all the people he cares about. Ethan is the oldest of my sister, Allyn and her husband, Chris Hadlock’s grandchildren, and the … Continue reading →

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On The Big Kid Side

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Caryn

When a girl turns nine, things really start to change. For my grand niece, Kaytlyn Griffith, that means that she is on the big kid side of the school. That brings back so many memories for me. I hadn’t thought … Continue reading →

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Flying Nerf Balls

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Caryn

When most kids lose their teeth, they put them under their pillow for the tooth fairy to come and retrieve in exchange for money, but once in a while…things just don’t go as planned. Such was the case for my … Continue reading →

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At Momma’s Feet

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Caryn

We all have memories of home…the home of our childhood. Most of those memories are as sweet as they can be. Memories of laughing and playing with our siblings, or special dinners with the family…always bring back the warm coziness … Continue reading →

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A Country Girl

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Caryn

Kelli is my nephew’s wife, and has been a part of our family for almost 10 years now. She has always liked the idea of living in the country and raising donkeys, but lately she is focusing her interests on … Continue reading →

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