With the kids out of town for the week in Kansas City, we figured it was time to paint their rooms. It would be a nice surprise for them when they got back home. First, the before photos: Sonora Corvin Then we started the magical transformation that a fresh coat of paint can do. Sonora … Continue reading “Room Painting – 3/20/2013”
We sent the kids to KC to stay with their grandparents. This gave Danelle and I some rest while the kids got to be spoiled by grandma and grandpa for a week. A win win in everybody’s book. They got to go out to wherever they wanted to eat, Subway Playing with large rabbits and … Continue reading “Spring Break in KC – 3/18/2013”
I brought my boat to work to ensure that I would be ready for the March sunset race. I left work on a high ready to paddle. Joey showed up, but we decided to call it good and got a beer instead. Hogan Haake
So, most gardeners are familiar with raised beds and trellises. This year, I’m is working on a couple of…unusual…gardening methods. The first is a special trellis. For the past few years, I’ve had a teepee trellis made out of the old ‘bamboo’ stalks. This year, I have a new trellis – the metal frame from … Continue reading “Gardening with a Twist – 3/18/2013”
Danelle visited the Orchid Festival this year at the Botanical Garden. Each year from January to mid-March, they display an amazing selection of the 7,000 or so orchids they have from all around the world. This year, the theme was Madagascar. If you have a chance, check out the display next year. In the meantime, … Continue reading “Missouri Botanical Garden’s Orchid Festival – 3/20/2013”
The River des Peres Watershed Coalition has been running “Bike With Your Boots On” events for five years. This year, we hosted a group of eight River Rally participants on a ride along Grant’s Trail. The group stopped at two sites to learn about water quality monitoring methods and to test the waters themselves. Following … Continue reading “Bike With Your Boots On: River Rally Edition – 5/19/2013”
What a busy fun month! Lets look back at some of the memories. I remember picking up the kids from school one night and Sonora was especially sad. I had some shopping I wanted to do and asked her to come along with me. I figured some one on one time with her would help … Continue reading “February – 2013”
We needed some family time. I figured the best way to do that was to do something together that the kids would enjoy. Making dessert kept the kid’s interest, and they got to eat their work when they were done. We decided to make fruit pockets.We started by making the crust. We may have cheated … Continue reading “Making Dessert – 2/21/2013”
Corvin always wanted to be in a cup stacking contest. He finally got signed up and went with mom to the contest. He says that the contest is fun but hard. By the look on his face, it takes deep concentration to do your best work. Album Hogan Haake
I love the big rivers around St. Louis. I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can travel them. A trip I have been thinking about for a while now is a float down the Mississippi to Kimmswick, MO. The map below is a screen capture from maps.google.com with driving directions from St. … Continue reading “Kimmiswick – 2/16/2013”