Sonora participated in Senior Night for the orchestra. She spent four years working to make better music and learning. Tonight she was recognized along with her fellow seniors. We sat in the front of the upper level. That is how we go this photo of Sonora. Here she is in the front with all the … Continue reading “Orchestra Senior Night – 5/8/2024”
The Ozark’s Mountain Challenge is a 7,980’ elevation (The height of Mt. Olympus) challenge. The goal is to hike up Mudlick Moutain trail in Sam A Baker state park 9 times. After going up, you are driven back down the mountain where you start your ascent again. It is approximately 17 miles of hiking to … Continue reading “Ozark Mountain Challenge – 5/4/2024”
With the recommendation of her head coach, Sonora applied for the Carl Fricks Sportsmanship Scholarship. Not surprising to her adoring parents, she won a $1,000 scholarship for college. While Coach Potts could not make it to the award ceremony, we did catch her at practice. We appreciate her nominating and motivating students to be their … Continue reading “Sonora’s Scholarship – 5/1/2024”
Every good month has cats in it. Gimli has his “toy” and he carries it all over the house. He looks quite proud of it here! Danelle went to a fundraiser with Laura and Katie. Normally the senior posters are put up at your home track. However this year the track is under construction. Instead, … Continue reading “April – 2024”
I was invited to Herman’s birthday weekend camp out. I try to stay in touch with family and this was a perfect opportunity to see Herman and Henry. Just a few days before I left, I learned that there would be inclement weather that weekend and the camp out was cancelled. Instead we would meet … Continue reading “Herman’s Birthday Weekend – 4/27/2024”
I mentioned that I got a new riding mower a few days ago. Today, I was going to play with it for the first time. I loaded it on our trailer and drove it out to Danforth to mow. I’ve push mowed Danforth a few times and it takes a crazy amount of time and … Continue reading “Bad Day Mowing – 4/21/2024”
Danelle stopped by Danforth to check on it today. We’re anxious to see all of the progress as things change. She confirmed the plumbing was roughed in and has a better photo. The foundation still needs back filling all around, but especially on the back of the house. Most frustrating is the silt fence has … Continue reading “Danforth Update – 4/19/2024”
Its track meet day. We were also trying to get a photo of Sonora for her senior photo. But first, know that they also have lots of fun! Sonora mid throw. And after the meet trying again for just the right look. I know I’m doing it right when I get the “what now dad” … Continue reading “Discus – 4/19/2024”
We have been thinking about getting a riding mower for our new property. It’ll make it easier and faster to mow. Its also much larger than any lawn we’ve had before. While we are a ways from moving still, I thought it would be nice to have it to start maintaining the property now. As … Continue reading “New Mower – 4/19/2024”
Sonora went to her senior prom this year. While she didn’t have a specific date, she did go with a large group of friends. Here is Sonora leaving this house. She looked great and felt confident in her dress! Next they headed to Forest Park for photos with her group. At least I thought it … Continue reading “Prom – 4/13/2024”