If there is one thing houses need, its constant maintenance. Today’s edition features our front porch steps. About 5 years earlier, we had re-finished the porch steps. They were more than due again. This time, it was more than just paint that we needed. Several steps became rotten and needed to be replaced. I’m far … Continue reading “Front Steps – 5/17/2019”
Before you get too excited, I know Sonora’s birthday isn’t for 5 more days. However, she wanted to have a party with her friends and this was the day that worked out. Several of them came over. We got them to mostly play outside and try different things. Here are a few photos of them. … Continue reading “Sonora’s Birthday – 5/10/2019”
Steve and Jackie invited us to see Nathan’s First Communion. Danelle was out of town, but Corvin, Sonora, and I were able to make it. The church was packed with family and we barely got a seat in the balcony. There are not any photos in church, cause that isn’t my style. We met them … Continue reading “Nathan’s First Communion – 5/4/2019”
Corvin signed up for the Jim Shamel 5k. Danelle was heading out of town that morning so it was just Corvin and myself. We got there early to get his registration packet and the lay of the race. Once I scouted out the race course, I realized it was very close to our house and … Continue reading “Jim Shamel Run – 5/4/2019”
Kelly came over to watch the St. Louis Blues play the Dallas Stars with Danelle. These ladies have been hockey fans for a long time. The Blues were playoff bound and they were excited about hockey. We didn’t have much around the house before the game, so I went to the grocery store to get … Continue reading “Watching The Blues with Kelly – 5/3/2019”
I was pleasantly surprised when sorting my photos to come across this photo shoot of my lovely wife, Danelle. Here are a few photos, they all make me happy! Hogan Haake
Danelle was scheduled to work a booth at St. Louis Earth Day in Forest Park. I decided to go with her to hang out and help out. I wasn’t much of a help, but it was fun to be with her. One of the random bugs in the tray to show people. Crayfish. That is … Continue reading “Earth Day – 4/27/2019”
Sonora’s last orchestra concert of the year. Hogan Haake
I’ve been out to Don Robinson State park a few times now, but just had the urge to hike it again. I got the whole family packed up and in the car to go out and hike. It can often be hard to get a family together when they have convenient entertainment like NetFlix and … Continue reading “Family Day – 4/21/2019”
Home repairs are a never ending chore. Sometimes you can wait a bit longer, but eventually maintenance is just required. We’ve been in our house for 13 years now and got it new. I noticed that a few of the vents on the outside were falling apart. The best thing to do was to replace … Continue reading “Home Repairs – 6/29/2019”