Its the Internet, so of course we have more cat photos. Brawndo continues to be adorable and fun! Also of interest, was Danelle’s birthday. She and I went out shopping while the kids made the cake. I don’t remember exactly how it transpired, but the kids were making the cake together. I believe that Sonora … Continue reading “July 2020”
Sometimes you just have to get away! Everybody in the family has been getting out during quarantine for safe socially distanced activities except for Sonora. I decided to change that and take her out for some fun! We started by heading out to the confluence area. There is a large sunflower patch there and I … Continue reading “Out with Sonora – 7/22/2020”
This is our first team training run for the 2020 MR340. We had previously been in a different boat/team, but plans change. Cyndie, Jo Jo, Danelle, and Hogan testing out seating and speed on Creve Coeur Lake.We wouldn’t get in too many team paddles before the race, but it didn’t seem to hurt our performance … Continue reading “First MR340 Training – 7/7/2020”
Always cat photos. Since we’re spending more time at home with COVID-19 around, we spend more time messing with the cats! Brawndo is getting bigger. Brawndo looks tiny, but don’t let that fool you, he is growing fast! Sushi is our most normal cat, but we still give her attention as well! Coatrack is … Continue reading “June 2020”
I had a fantastic father’s day. For me spending time with the kids is the most important thing I can do these days. Today, I got to impart some knowledge on Corvin. He wanted to change the oil in “High 5”. Note the car’s name is High 5 because we often open the sunroof to … Continue reading “Father’s Day – 6/21/2020”
After a fabulous hike, Hannah decided to make my birthday extra special and make home made pasta! We had a pasta machine, but had never used it before. Today was the day to try it out. Hannah started with a lemon pasta mix. From there, Hannah, Sonora, and Danelle took turns running the dough through … Continue reading “Home Made Pasta – 6/10/2020”
We decided to paddle a second day in a row. With 3 boats loaded on the trailer and a 10×10 pop up, we were ready to weather the sun and hang out for the morning. Corvin and I hung out in the shade while Danelle and Maggie paddled in the canoe. Sonora followed next in … Continue reading “Paddling at Creve Coeur Lake – 6/6/2020”
Paddling is something that I mostly do and the rest of the family puts up with. We don’t do it enough together even though we have enough boats. Since we got a trailer earlier this year, there is no excuse not to get the family out together and paddle! So here we go! You can … Continue reading “Family Paddle at Simpson Lake – 6/5/2020”
We’ve finished the third full month of COVID-19 in the US. We’ve done a decent job of keeping socially distant, but sometimes Corvin and I just need to get out. So we go on unicycle rides! We went out to Jo Jo’s place near the St. Francis river to help her dismantle an old barn. … Continue reading “May 2020”
My parents have had several large pieces of wood in the back yard for a few years. Mom had mentioned getting rid of it and I offered to chop it up. Not to be out done, my dad said he wanted first crack at it! Unfortunately, he had so much fun, there wasn’t much for … Continue reading “Dad Splits Wood – 5/23/2020”