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Embracing The Challenge

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Caryn

My grandnephew, Ethan Hadlock continues to amaze me each year. He is 17 years old today, but he doesn’t act like a typical 17-year-old. Ethan has such a sweet nature and a kind, loving heart. Whenever I see Ethan, he … Continue reading →

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Taking Life Head On

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Caryn

My grandniece, Jadyn Mortensen is an amazing girl. It’s hard for me to believe that she is turning 21 today. I have watched her grow from babyhood, through girlhood, becoming an accomplished horsewoman, gaining a full ride scholarship for rodeo … Continue reading →

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The Vore Buffalo Jump

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Caryn

Sometimes, I wonder how I could not know about something. Nevertheless, the Vore Buffalo Jump is an archeological site of which I was unaware. It is located in Crook County, Wyoming, but it is one of a number of buffalo … Continue reading →

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Her Own Style

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Adelaide “Addi” Sawdon is growing up so fact. Addi is the daughter of my niece, Jessi Sawdon and nephew, Jason Sawdon. This school year will find Addi in third grade. She loves school and particularly science. Continue reading →

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First Day Praise

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Caryn

My grandniece, Jadyn Mortensen has just completed her first year of college at the University of Wyoming, where she is studying mechanical engineering. Jadyn was given a full scholarship as part of the University of Wyoming Barrel Racing Team, and she has really been enjoying college. Continue reading →

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The New VP

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Caryn

This year has been one of so much change for my niece, Amanda Reed. The biggest change is that Jadyn Mortensen, the daughter that she shares with partner, Sean Mortensen went away to college. It wasn’t that she was so far away, but because she is their only child, her leaving brought not only their first college student, Continue reading →

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Horse Whisperer

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Caryn

I have watched my grandniece, Jadyn Mortensen, grow up since the day she was born. She has surprised me over the years…not because she couldn’t do anything she wanted to, but because she almost instantly became interested in horses. Continue reading →

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A Multi-Talented Girl

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Caryn

My grandniece, Jadyn Mortensen is graduating from high school today, and I can’t believe that she could possibly be that grown up…except for the fact that I have watched her growing up these 18 years. I would like to say that there is one standout point of amazingness with Jadyn, but there just isn’t. Continue reading →

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The Next Turn

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Caryn

I first met my niece, Amanda Reed in 2002, when she was a 16-year-old girl with “stars in her eyes” as they say. Her dad, Mike Reed married my sister, Caryl that year, and they became a blended family. Continue reading →

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Coach’s Wife

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Caryn

My niece, Lindsay Moore is married to Shannon Moore, who is the University of Wyoming’s assistant coach. He is also the tight ends coach, and helps with special teams. Basically, that makes Lindsay, the coach’s wife. Continue reading →

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