In preparation for the MR340 this year, I’ve been trying to do weekly paddle sessions. It hasn’t been perfect, but I’ve been doing more training than the last few times I’ve done the race. I’ve learned that my family doesn’t miss me early in the mornings. So I set off shortly after 5 am for … Continue reading “Early Morning Paddle – 5/27/2016”
We went to Kansas City to visit my family again. The first site we had was of Henry’s mustang on jack stands in the driveway. This is amusing because Herman’s mustang is also on jack stands in the garage. Seems to be a theme. It is worth noting that Henry’s car was self inflicted as … Continue reading “Kansas City Weekend – 5/27/2016”
I love the idea of the Katy Trail. I’ve biked a few miles of it and its right in our city. So I decided to see a larger portion of it. Corvin wanted to go with me for this adventure. We parked at the trail head at Black Walnut, Missouri. We then biked east to … Continue reading “End of the Katy Trail – 5/22/2016”
Sonora wanted to have a birthday party with her friends. So I took her and three of her friends to the City Museum for her party. So Sonora, Clare, Keann, and Ella are headed into the museum with me. Clare is a bit afraid of heights, so I’ll have to be extra careful with her … Continue reading “Sonora’s Birthday Party – 5/15/2016”
Okay, so its one day early, but its hard not to celebrate when your grandparents are in town just for you’re birthday! And they are watching Sonora blow out the candles on her cookie cake. And no birthday for a kid is complete without a present or two! We took a trip to the botanical … Continue reading “Sonora’s Birthday – 5/14/2016”
We’re starting to get regulars again! Andy showed up for the race ready to go. T and Carrie are not far behind. And other than dealing with floating debris from the high water, it was a perfect float! Hogan Haake
The summer is starting and I’m trying to get in lots of unicycle miles. I asked Corvin if he wanted to go with me, but he declined. I asked Sonora and to my surprise, she said yes. So we packed a bag for water and headed to the gas station. With gas, Gatorade, and some … Continue reading “Katy Trail Biking with Sonora – 5/8/2016”
I’m trying to get my kids excited about uni-cycling. Its easy to see somebody do it, but much harder to do it yourself. They have seen me do it tons, but I’m now trying to get them to do it. This means that I have to be out there with them to make it happen. … Continue reading “Unicycle Training – 5/7/2016”
Sonora’s Girl Scout troop performs an act every year for the Avery school Razzmatazz talent show. This year, their act was to be dancing ostriches. This was accomplished with a bunch of black lights and custom outfits. The results were much better in person, but quite nice to see. Hogan Haake
Sonora had an orchestra concert today. Here she is in uniform getting ready. She was lucky enough to sit with her friend Ella for the concert. You can tell that they are having a great time together! And focusing on playing her music. Hogan Haake