Its track meet day. We were also trying to get a photo of Sonora for her senior photo. But first, know that they also have lots of fun! Sonora mid throw. And after the meet trying again for just the right look. I know I’m doing it right when I get the “what now dad” … Continue reading “Discus – 4/19/2024”
We have been thinking about getting a riding mower for our new property. It’ll make it easier and faster to mow. Its also much larger than any lawn we’ve had before. While we are a ways from moving still, I thought it would be nice to have it to start maintaining the property now. As … Continue reading “New Mower – 4/19/2024”
Sonora went to her senior prom this year. While she didn’t have a specific date, she did go with a large group of friends. Here is Sonora leaving this house. She looked great and felt confident in her dress! Next they headed to Forest Park for photos with her group. At least I thought it … Continue reading “Prom – 4/13/2024”
My brother Henry invited me to play in a doubles disc golf tournament. Henry doesn’t play a ton, but does enjoy it. It helps that his boss at work was part of the team putting on the tournament. I happily agreed to come play a round with him. All I had to do was come … Continue reading “Disc Golf in KC – 4/6/2024”
Sonora is in her 4th year on the WGHS track team doing field events. Most of track and field is focused around the 400M oval with lots of cheering. Sonora wanted to be a part of it. She and here teammates signed up for the thrower’s relay. Its a 4×100 with the field athletes competing … Continue reading “Thrower’s Relay – 4/5/2024”
It was a family affair at our house. We had Danelle’s immediate family over for a nice meal. We were all having a great time and the home made bread didn’t last too long! Nobody told Carol that it was just sparkling grape juice in the bottle. We all sat around the sofa watching some … Continue reading “Easter – 3/31/2024”
We decided to take Danelle’s parents out to the property for the day. First stop was to Duke’s Bakery. We got a photo of them at the sign just outside the bakery. With donuts and fond memories, we headed out to the property. The weather was perfect today. We parked ourselves in chairs and proceeded … Continue reading “Danforth With Danelle’s Parents – 3/30/2024”
Henry Edward Boeckmann Obituary Henry Edward Boeckmann, 78, of Kirkwood, Missouri, died on July 7, 2024. Henry was born in St. Louis on March 4, 1946, to Alphonse and Virginia (nee Welch) Boeckmann. Engineer, inventor, craftsman… From the 1960s to the late 1980s, Henry was a career mechanical engineer at several St. Louis area manufacturing … Continue reading “Henry Edward Boeckmann Obituary”
If you’re like me, you make close friends in college. Of course we all depart and go our separate ways. When you can, you meet up to see your friends. But the farther away from college you get, the more invested you are in your immediate life. Today, I received a message from Melanie who … Continue reading “Helping Melanie – 3/27/2024”
Every Sunset Race is a chance to see the river differently. I have never come out and seen the same river twice. Tonight, I was walking near the shore before it started and noticed a large debris field with a dock floating in it. None of us tried to go out and retrieve it, but … Continue reading “Sunset Race – 3/14/2024”