Tag Archives: wedding

A Year Of Great Blessing

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Caryn

My niece, Kellie Thompson has had a year of great blessing…and many blessings. Since her last birthday, Kellie was married to her husband, Tim Thompson on June 28, 2025; became a mom to Tim’s sweet daughter, Jolene; took a honeymoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flexibility Is Key

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Caryn

Some people open gifts on Christmas day, and some people open gifts on Christmas eve, while still others end up celebrating the holiday on a different day, due to scheduling issues. Our family had done all three of these types … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

She Actually Attended

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Caryn

With the proposal accepted, it was time to plan the wedding. John and Frances Canning knew exactly how they wanted their day to go…or did they. Like most people there are things that are important, like the wedding dress, the tuxedoes, the cake, the venue, Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Persevering

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Caryn

This birthday, and the days leading up to it, have been unusual for my niece, Chelsea Hadlock. A few days before Chelsea was to be a bridesmaid in her sister-in-law, Kellie Thompson’s wedding, Chelsea stepped off of a curb wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

They Are Meant To Be

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Caryn

My soon-to-be nephew, Tim Thompson is in the midst of some major life changes. Tim proposed to my niece, Kellie Hadlock on December 7, 2024, and they have been excitedly planning their wedding and their future since then. Tim had … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Love, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Example

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Caryn

Seventy-one years ago today, two wonderful people, my parents were married. They were great parents, and the loved each other completely. I could go on and on about how my parents loved each other, but the 53 years they spent together proves that. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Incredibly Blessed

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Caryn

My grandnephew, James Renville and his wife, Manuela have been having a very good year. Last year, just shortly after James’ birthday, they traveled to Colombia so that James could meet his new extended family for the first time. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Perseverence

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Caryn

My brother-in-law, Mike Stevens, has had a busy year. Shortly after his youngest daughter, Lacey’s wedding to Chris Killinger, Mike got his hip replaced. He really needed to have it replaced before the wedding, but he did not want to be laid up during the wedding. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Completed Family

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Lacey Killinger has had a banner year this year. Most of this past year was spent planning for and preparing for her wedding. There were fittings, parties, a bachelorette trip to New Orleans, all culminating in the wedding of her dreams on October 28, 2023. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Varied Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Caryn

Christmas Eve is filled with many and varied traditions. Some families have a special family dinner on Christmas Eve…things that might not normally be considered “Christmas fare.” The Schulenberg tradition was always chili on Christmas Eve. Later, that evolved to include Lasagna. Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Reminiscing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment