The kids are getting huge, but also more adorable. Sonora is cute as a button and still cuddles with her parents! We went to a baby shower for Kurt and Mandy that was family and man friendly. We’re excited to see their little one that is due soon. One of their family members is a … Continue reading “December 2011”
In a tradition going back to at least 1999, we spent New Years Eve with Kelly, Jeff and family. True to myself, odd [numbered] years are when we host them, and even numbered years we go to wherever Kelly and Jeff are living. First, we should introduce the players! Brian and Kelly, Kelly and Jeff … Continue reading “New Years Eve 2011”
What kid wouldn’t want to have Christmas twice. We came back to St. Louis to have the official Christmas at home. This year, Santa brought Angry Birds shirts for the kids and mom and dad. I didn’t get a photo of all four of us in our new shirts, but we’re now an “Angry Family”. … Continue reading “Christmas in STL – 12.25.2011”
If there is one things that the kids love, its sleeping on cots! Christmas can be a busy time at my parents house, so we just make room wherever we fit. The real magic of this gathering is just being around family. There is comfort in long talks into the night about the state of … Continue reading “Christmas in KC – 12.22.2011”
It was Saturday evening and Danelle came to me quite excited. She had that look in her eye like a kid waiting to go into a candy store. I’m not sure I have ever seen her with that look in her eye before. There was something urgent that she wanted to tell me. She started … Continue reading “Burning Bandit – 12.18.11”
We took a family trip out to the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. It is the 26th lock and dam on the Mississippi river located in Alton, Illinois. Since I’m constantly fascinated with the rivers, I decided that it would be a nice family trip. We needed something to do and they have free tours … Continue reading “Melvin Price Lock and Dam – 11.5.11”
In the days leading up to Halloween, we had to look at costumes. Corvin and I both liked the one below, but ultimately didn’t buy it. I think we looked good. But we were afraid that Lillis would come after us! We had an old piano in our garage and decided that it was time … Continue reading “October – 2011”
This was one of my most memorable Halloween days yet. Typically, Danelle takes the kids around to get candy. This year, we switched as I had a costume and wanted to go with the kids. Even the animals were festive this year! If you don’t believe me and my clowning around, check out the video, … Continue reading “Halloween – 2011”
Stop! Its time to go for another family Hike! It has been way to long since we went for a family hike, so we decided to do another one together. We went out to Greensfelder County Park for a hike. It was a pleasant quite hike, except that the park is mostly used for equestrian … Continue reading “Family Hike – 10/23/11”
Corvin wanted a soccer goal for his birthday. It was soccer season and he was getting quite good at it. So we got him a goal to play with. Of course, that meant that we had to play with him. We enjoy family activities and decided to make a night of soccer. We each took … Continue reading “Backyard Soccer – 10.15.11”