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Always A Great Blessing

Recently, my grandson Caalab Royce came to Casper for a visit with his parents, his sister Shai, and her boyfriend Angelo. Caalab moved with his parents, Amy and Travis Royce, to Ferndale, Washington right after he graduated from high school … Continue reading →

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Say Prunes

Photography arrived in the United States in 1839, and looking at portraits from that era, you’ll notice the subjects rarely smiled. I always thought of that as being sad, but the truth is that there were reasons for that. Most … Continue reading →

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True Melanie Style

My niece, Melanie Harman is married to one of the most adoring husbands ever. What a wonderful blessing they are to each other. Melanie married into our family when she married my nephew, Jake Harman, and they truly never have … Continue reading →

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She Said Yes

This has been such an exciting year for my niece, Kellie Hadlock. On December 7, 2024, she became engaged to the love of her life, Tim Thompson, and they have been happily planning their summer wedding. Their lives are filled … Continue reading →

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Nathan’s Firsts

My great grandnephew, Nathan Kirk is a sweet baby boy who is growing up so fast. His first year is already behind him and he has accomplished so much. He is walking now, and he has stolen the hearts of his parents, Siara and Chris Kirk. Continue reading →

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Jake’s Perfect Wife

My niece, Melanie Harman joined our family when she married my nephew Jake Harman. Jake is so in love with Melanie, and he can never say enough nice things about his “perfect wife.” Jake knows that Melanie is just that…perfect for him. Continue reading →

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Inventing Fun

My aunt, Deloris “Dee” Johnson was always such a cheerful, fun-loving person. My sisters and I loved when she would come over to visit our mom, her sister, Collene Spencer. I especially loved her laugh. It was infectious and contagious. Aunt Dee left us far too soon, Continue reading →

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Typical Of Brothers

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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Jake’s Smile

My grandnephew, Jake Harman is quite likely one of the happiest people I know. He spreads happiness to everyone around him. Jake works for the City of Casper, as a bus driver for the Link public transportation system, and all his riders absolutely love him, Continue reading →

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The Gift Of A Smile

My great grandniece, Reece Balcerzak Had a harsh beginning to her life. She was born two months prematurely and spent a couple of months in Denver at Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Hospital. She had some growing to do and they had to get her to where she would have been if she had not been born early. Continue reading →

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