In an effort to keep my house fun, I always try to do things to make my friends and family smile. This day would be no exception. Brian and Kelly came over to visit us. I believe they were coming to show off Kelly’s baby bump. I decided to present them with dessert to ensure … Continue reading “Dessert Anyone?”
Camping is one of our favorite family activities. We like to go to Meramec State Park because its relatively close to home and on the river. This is our first camping trip of the year. We have added a roof rack to the van, and a Hobie Adventure kayak to the mix. This will allow … Continue reading “Meramec State Park – 3.31.12”
Things don’t always go according to plan. Of course, that isn’t to say that things are bad because they don’t go to plan, but maybe they were good in ways that you never expected. Most of this not going to plan was based on the weather. It was amazing and warm when we were inside … Continue reading “Grand Harbor Resort – 3.18”
We decided to make another trip to Kansas City to see Holly. It was the last time we were going to see her pregnant before she gave birth. She was happy and just about as normal as a person can be. We could tell that she was very happy! The kids always like visiting because … Continue reading “Kansas City Visit for Holly – 3.10.12”
Corvin’s in second grade and he joined the family ranks as a boy with glasses. We joke that he looks a bit like Harry Potter which he likes. I was a bit disappointed that Danelle got the insurance for the glasses, but they are likely to break as he’s young and crazy like his father. … Continue reading “February – 2012”
My cousin Leslie is getting married, so we came in town for the wedding shower. Okay, we also came to see Holly since she is pregnant.
We decided to celebrate Fat Tuesday New Orleans style this year. We had some biegnet mix in the pantry and decided to give it a try. Danelle did all of the mixing and made a mess of it! The mix was super doughy and had to have extra flower to make it usable. Of course, … Continue reading “Fat Tuesday – 2.12.2012”
One of the best things about a cold winter day is finding a nice warm indoor activity. With a bit of luck, I convinced Danelle and the kids to join me for the show. We parked and walked a few blocks to get into the show at the America’s Center. Like a bad parent, I … Continue reading “Saint Louis Boat Show – 2.11.12”
The Cub Scouts celebrate their anniversary every year with the Blue and Gold banquet. This is a time to celebrate achievements in rank and the existence of the whole program. Corvin’s group celebrated with a pot luck meal, advancement, and a presentation by a Knight. The kids always enjoy this program and its nice to … Continue reading “Cub Scout Blue and Gold 2.10.2012”
Another winter month completed. One of the things that l like to do in winter months is run a pot of water on the stove to keep the house humidified. I decided it was time to purchase a kettle just for this purpose. After bringing it home and boiling water in it for a few … Continue reading “January – 2012”