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The Need For Energy

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Caryn

My grandson, Josh Petersen met the love of his life, Athena “Salazar” Petersen years before they married on July 24, 2023. They were in middle school when they first met, and Athena tells me that she didn’t like him then, … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Plane

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Chris Killinger joined our family when he married my niece, Lacey (Stevens) Killinger a little under a year ago. Chris and Lacey are such a beautiful couple, and their wedding was just lovely. Continue reading →

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All Things Boy

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Caryn

My great grandnephew, Max Herr is a very busy boy these days. He comes from a pretty athletic family, and so it stands to reason that he would also be into sports. Right now, he is in t-ball, basketball, and swimming, Continue reading →

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Becoming So Grown Up

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Brooklyn Killinger has hit a milestone birthday this year. It’s not so much that the birthday is a milestone, as it is that she is now at a landmark time in her life. She is leaving elementary school behind and is headed to middle school. Continue reading →

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It Was A Blast

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Jaxxon “Jax” Killinger, is a sweet little boy who is going to be in third grade in the fall. Jax is growing up fast, and he has started to show his own likes and dislikes, as well as the interests he has. Jax is interested in art, coloring, and drawing. Continue reading →

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Fearless

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Caryn

Jolene Thompson is my niece, Kellie Hadlock’s boyfriend, Tim Thompson’s daughter, and she is such a little sweetheart. She always has a smile on her face, and she is totally fearless. She is a totally tough little girl. Continue reading →

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A Lot Of Firsts

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Adelaide Sawdon has had a very adventurous summer this year. She got to go camping with her grandparents, Allyn and Chris Hadlock, her aunts and uncles for a week without her mom and dad, Jessi and Jason Sawdon. They went swimming in the creeks and exploring…totally having a blast. Continue reading →

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Imagination Simply Cannot Be Corralled!!

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Zoey Iverson is an active six-year-old girl with a vivid imagination. Zoey is into sea animals like octopus, jelly fish, and mermaids. I’m quite sure that her little girl’s mind can imagine herself diving and swimming beneath the ocean. Continue reading →

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Almost All Grown Up

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Caryn

When a child is born, you have no idea what the future will bring for them. You want the best for them, and you pray that all their dreams will come true, but you always wonder if their dream will … Continue reading →

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Bathing Machines

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Caryn

In the 18th and 19th century, going swimming was not done in the same way as it was today. While it was considered ok to swim, the clothing was not considered appropriate, and so men and women were segregated during … Continue reading →

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