Corvin and I took a bike ride in St. Charles, MO on the Katy trail. We had a fantastic time together! In the middle of the ride, we stopped and climbed up a huge mulch pile. After a long game of King of the Hill a security guard came over in a golf cart to … Continue reading “November 2013”
We decided to go camping for the week of Thanksgiving this year. This is our story. Saturday 11/22:We left with the van loaded down to the hilt bound for Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The van was too full for the kids bikes, as we had a surplus of clothes for the impending cold weather. The forecast … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Week 2013”
One of Corvin’s classmates had his birthday party at Wacky Warriors. Its a paintball field in the St. Louis area. It ended up being about 10 kids and their dads for the day. There was palpable excitement around the kids. The dads were playing too. I was nervous with that many kids having guns, but … Continue reading “Paintball Birthday Pain – October 2013”
I was looking forward to this day for some time now. A trip to the party/costume store and I had some upgrades to my clown outfit. My goal was to ride my unicycle to work dressed as a clown to start the day. I was going to make an appearance at the kids school on … Continue reading “Halloween – 10/31/2013”
Corvin made it to his 10th birthday. So far he hasn’t seriously maimed himself or made us so upset that we got rid of him. I think that makes us good parents All of his close relatives on his mom’s side of the family came over to the house to help us celebrate. We don’t … Continue reading “Corvin’s 10th Birday Party – 10/13/2013”
There is not much that makes the kids happier than spending time with their friends. They often beg for somebody to spend the night at our house or go to their friend’s house. This was one of those times where we gave in and their friends could play. The most interesting this to report is … Continue reading “Sleepover with the Bents – 10/12/2013”
Corvin played soccer this fall on a team called the Flying Pigs. These are some photos of some games. The team got Coach Gibson his own Flying Pigs t-shirt! Album1 Album2 Hogan Haake
Rock Bridge Memorial park is located south of Columbia, Missouri. See the shot of the map from Google Maps. I’ve been to this park once before with Danelle, but this time we took the kids with us. The plan for the day was simple, I was picking up something I purchased online in Columbia and … Continue reading “Rock Bridge Memorial Park – 10/6/2013”
Another nice day hiking along the Meramec. With the low water level, we took advantage and hiked out where the water usually is. Album Hogan Haake
*** Warning *** Before you get too excited by the title of the post, there is nothing inappropriate to read or see here… *** End Warning *** My brother Hiatt was having a pseudo organized small family bachelor party. To help with the event, I came in town on my motorcycle Saturday morning. Of course … Continue reading “Hiatt’s Bachelor Party – 9/28/2013”