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
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”
The MR340 race was moved due to flooding several times this year. Ultimately, it was decided that only 3 boats would start due to the extreme cold. I love this community of paddlers. The finish was going to be this night and only 1 boat was left in the race. I thought I could get … Continue reading “St. Charles Unicycle Ride – 11/16/2019”
Corvin had his birthday and wanted to meet friends out for dinner. Several Cross Country members came out to Malone’s to eat with him. Here is Corvin on his first attempt of our 5′ giraffe unicycle. Hogan Haake
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 scariest thing at the office this Halloween was Eric’s desk. He had been out for a week and we wanted to celebrate him coming back with a prank. I had collected lots of sweetener packs from the River des Peres trash bash and brought them into the office. I got Brad and Maggie’s help … Continue reading “Halloween at the Office – 10/24/2019”
We celebrate birthdays in groups at the extended family level. Its an excuse to get together and enjoy our lives together. Today we’re celebrating Grandma Carol and Corvin’s birthdays. Corvin and Grandma Carol And of course, other family silliness. Hogan (me) and Mark. Brian and Kelly Grandpa Henry, Corvin, and Sonora Sonora before she … Continue reading “Grandma Carol and Corvin Birthday Bash – 10/20/2019”