Danelle’s friends from her college days try to meet every year for Christmas. This year, the gathering was held at our house. We acquired massive amounts of beverages and food to ensure that we all had a great time. Danelle made pie. And a second pie. Danelle and Laura (with Michael almost in the photo). … Continue reading “Honors Christmas – 12/21/2019”
We decided to get a real Christmas tree this year. Our first ever. We picked up Danelle’s dad and headed out to one of his friend’s farm in Washington, MO. It was extremely cold outside and we did get snow flurries while we looked for a tree. Danelle in her coveralls. Henry was colder than … Continue reading “Christmas Tree – 12/1/2019”
Sometimes you look back at the photos taken and wonder what you were thinking. I’ll let you bet the judge of this one. Sonora does love Coatrack! I put up Christmas lights and may have overdone it. Uncle Hiatt would be proud! Hogan Haake
Corvin wanted to participate in the Turkey Trot. We support his running. He has been injured, but he thinks he is on the mend. To keep things interesting, we got him a turkey costume to run in. He ran with many members of the Webster Groves High School Cross Country Team. Even Coach Jon Petter … Continue reading “Turkey Trot – 11/28/2019”
We had a weekend trip planned for Echo Bluff State Park. Echo Bluff is a fairly new state park in Missouri. We were going there to celebrate the Missouri Stream Team’s 30th anniversary. We shared a large cabin with two other couples and had plenty of space! This is actually a duplex. First floor is … Continue reading “Echo Bluff – 11/23/2019”
Having property is nice, but its also a lot of work. If you have improvements, then they have to be maintained. In our case, we were out there, caulking to keep the rain from rotting everything out. Ahh, Danelle sitting on the job. I’m probably in trouble based on the look she is giving me. … Continue reading “Waterfall – 11/17/2019”
Sonora participated in a Hixon Middle School Orchestra concert. Here’s a photo of her, then video if you’re interested. Hogan Haake
I was out of the house with Sonora and called home to Corvin to help me out. I had a work party the next day and volunteered to bring in corn bread. I wanted him to bake it, but he said he was nervous he would mess it up. I suggested he could just start … Continue reading “We’re getting a new oven – 10/28/2019”
The Webster Groves XC team had their last full team meet for the year. After this, just the varsity and alternates would continue the season. In a interesting end to the season for most of the team, the weather was around 40 F and it rained the whole event. Here are a few photos of … Continue reading “Cold Cross Country – 10/26/2019”
It wouldn’t be fall without us participating in another River des Peres Trash Bash. This year, Danelle was working a the festival site coordinating activities and food. And I was leading a clean up along the River des Peres not far away. And of course, its Cross Country season, so Corvin is out running with … Continue reading “River des Peres Trash Bash – 10/19/2019”