We saw an open invitation by adventure extraordinaire and friend, Dan Strieker to come out and paddle Dresser Island. Dan often goes off on paddling adventures and posts them out to Facebook. I didn’t want to be left out this time and it sounded awesome. Danelle was able to come with me. Dan was there … Continue reading “Dresser Island Paddle – 5/4/2023”
We’re getting near the end of track season, but its still cold outside, or is it? First is Therese in the creek. She doesn’t look cold at all. Next they are hiding in a blanket. Either way the kids are happy to be together. Coty and Dan on the right. Sonora and Drew. They did … Continue reading “Track – 4/18/2023”
Prom is here and its going to be interesting. Sonora and Coty are going separate ways. They each have different friend groups they want to hang out with. First, Coty is dressed and ready to head out with Dan and Will. Wishing I had moved the hose before the photo, but they all looked great … Continue reading “Promnato – 4/16/2023”
Prom is coming up and the girls are excited about. So excited, that they decided to try on the prom dresses early. Eva Coty And a photo with all three (sorry Sonora, I didn’t get a solo picture of you). There was lots of laughing and happiness while the girls tested out their outfits. What … Continue reading “Practice Prom – 4/14/2023”
The girls had a track meet today. Sonora and Coty were both throwing Javelin. Sonora doesn’t enjoy it, but when the coach calls her number, she goes. Sonora is a stand and throw girl. She does decent for not having a run up. On the flip side, Coty likes here run up and throw. See … Continue reading “Track Meet – 4/8/2023”
Danelle and I took Coty out to the National Museum of Transportation today. Its been many years since we’ve been here. We were even members for several years as the kids loved the trains and other activities they have available. Coty isn’t afraid to do anything. She stopped to put her face in these signs. … Continue reading “Transportation Museum with Coty – 4/2/2023”
Just another month, mostly inside. Coty always making silly faces Danelle hanging out. Hey, one of those selfies A different selfie Whatever this is, Sonora really liked it! And I got some unicycle riding in. Hogan Haake
It happened again this year where our schedules were conflicting. Danelle had other things to do and didn’t get to go with me for our spring break trip. For this trip, it would be Sonora, Coty, and myself (Hogan). Follow along and see what the heck we were up to. We started driving Saturday morning … Continue reading “Spring Break – 3/18/2023”
My sister Hannah came if for the last part of her spring break. We’re always happy to have her visit us and treat her well so she’ll come back as often as she wants. I also cause a bit of trouble when she is here to entertain her. We went to the grocery store and … Continue reading “Hannah Visits – 3/16/2023”
I don’t normally post things out of the order, but this is important.. Patricia M. Haake April 3, 1952 — May 29, 2023 Wednesday, May 24 was mom’s last conscious day on earth. It started off as any other normal day for mom. She was happy and getting things accomplished around the house. Hannah was … Continue reading “Mom’s Death – 5/29/2023”