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”
Its great to have friends. In Corvin’s case, they decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. To facilitate this party, I took Corvin out driving (this is his 16th birthday and he doesn’t have a full license yet). He was doing a great job. I had him go shopping with me and we bought … Continue reading “Corvin’s Surprise – 10/9/2019”
It isn’t often you see an owl in your backyard (at least we don’t). When I saw one, I got Danelle quickly to come out with her camera. Here are the photos we got of the fantastic bird. Of course I wanted more photos, but these were the ones we got. We’ll be greatful for … Continue reading “Backyard Owl – 9/14/2019”
As our 3rd meet of the year just one week after the glory that was the Fort Zumwalt North race we were on a high with other teams wondering if Webster would rock like we did a week earlier. As I had been moved onto Varsity the stakes were much higher but you cant let … Continue reading “Corvin XC – 9/14/2019”
The Sunset Race is always a good time. Today, I was racing with JoJo and Jason in a Spencer Canoes C3. We are consider taking this boat on the MR340 together this year if the river stops flooding. As an added bonus, Jeff Hug came out to paddle as well. We’ve worked together in the … Continue reading “130th Sunset Race – 9/12/2019”