Since we purchased Waterfall, we’ve been thinking about an outdoor fireplace. While we have not agreed on what it will look like when we’re done, we do agree on the price… So we found free bricks. This is our second load delivering them and worried about the tires on the van as it was quite … Continue reading “Bricks to Waterfall – 10/25/2015”
This year for the annual River Des Peres Trash Bash, I decided to be a site leader. As a entry level leader, I took a smaller easier role, but made a difference. I was responsible for an area and lead a group of college volunteers from Iowa around to get the trash picked. One of … Continue reading “River Des Peres Trash Bash – 10/24/2015”
Sonora had a Spotlight singer concert tonight. We were lucky enough to have some grandparents in attendance. Even more fortunate that we sat on the correct side to see Sonora performing right next to our seats! After the lovely concert was over, we went over to the Brown’s house so the kids could hang out … Continue reading “Sonora Spotlight Singer Concert – 10/22/2015”
We purchased a few acres of land on the Big River in Hillsdale, MO a few days ago. This is our first family trip out to our property, Waterfall, since our purchase. We walked around to check it out as owners. We got a few snaps near the water. It didn’t take Danelle long … Continue reading “Family Trip to Waterfall – 10/18/2015”
What birthday would be complete without having your friends for a sleepover? So we invited Zach and Henry over to share in the festivities. After dinner, we had to provide dessert. In order to keep things interesting, I served a few scoops of ice cream and cake. But they each got special implements to eat … Continue reading “Corvin’s Friend Birthday Party – 10/10/2015”
Corvin had a low key birthday with family. Grandparents came over and he opened a few presents. Hogan Haake
So the new truck needed some love when I got home. It was many kinds of dirty! The seats were nasty and ripped. Danelle spent tons of time cleaning them first, then doing her best to patch them. I didn’t do a great job with before and after photos, but you are not going to … Continue reading “Truck Cleaning – 9/27/2015”
Spent the evening listing to Jack and Tracey of The People’s at Stone Spiral Coffee House. Hogan Haake
The first half of this day was the most frustrating day of my whole trip. I started with me waking up and trying my best to sleep in. The motel was nice. When I couldn’t take sleep anymore, I went to Dairy Queen for breakfast. I then walked to a hardware store and picked up … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip – 9/22/2015”
Today marked a turning point in my trip. My last major goal for this trip is to ride up Pikes Peak. Once that is accomplished, I just have to make it home to have a successful trip. I have three full days before I need to be home. It only takes one full day to … Continue reading “Colorado Motorcycle Trip – 9/21/2015”