Sonora went to Andrew’s birthday party. One of his presents was a Wubble Ball. Its a silly ball that inflates to a very large size. When I went to pick up Sonora, Kevin and Nancy were attempting to inflate the ball. Like anything in life, it isn’t as easy as it looks in the commercials! … Continue reading “Brown’s Ball – 12/13/2014”
This paddle represents 6 years of us going out monthly and doing the Sunset Race. Winter paddles are cold, so we all had our foul weather gear on and were ready for anything. After a nice and cold paddle, I decided that I should test my equipment to ensure it will protect me. So I … Continue reading “72nd Sunset Race – 12/11/2014”
Danelle and Sonora went over to Ryan and Ingrid’s house for the annual Christmas cookie party. This year, the party was back at Ingrid’s house (last year at our house due to new babies). The girls did an amazing job baking too many cookies and brought home a tray of too many delicious cookies! Thanks … Continue reading “Christmas Cookie Party – 12/7/2015”
We were at Danelle’s parents house for Thanksgiving. A nice family gathering. Out of the blue, Corvin decided he was hot and took off his shirt, walking around the house that way for a while. I called him the shirtless wonder and took photos of him. Silly boy! Hogan Haake
Our friend from college, Josh was in town with his wife, Jen, and their kids around Thanksgiving. They live in Virginia, but Josh grew up in St. Louis. He and Danelle were in the Honors College crew who went to London for a semester and then meandered around Europe for a couple of months. Another … Continue reading “Honors Friends – 11/26/2014”
The Missouri Botanical Garden put out their annual Christmas Light and we decided to grace them with our presence. It was extremely cold outside, but it was still crowded. Corvin and I were not completely in the mood to visit that night, so we were not quite up to the Christmas spirit. I wasn’t thinking … Continue reading “Garden Glow – 11/21/2014”
Don’t get your hopes up, this is not a dirty post. It actually about our Thanksgiving trip out of town to French Lick, Indiana. We booked a room at the Big Splash resort/indoor water park. The water park is located on top of a hill, so its hard to miss, but not a place I … Continue reading “French Lick – 11/19/2014”
I was the sole participant for this Sunset race. I wasn’t worried as I had my dry suit and know this section of river well. I don’t often go out in our kayak as I prefer the company of others, but when you’re by yourself, you do what you have to do. Here I am … Continue reading “71st Sunset Race 11/13/2014”
Danelle’s college friend, Mary happened to be visiting St. Louis for a few days. We were lucky enough to meet up with her and her sister at the Transportation Museum. We didn’t have much time, but with several kids, it was probably better that way. My kids did a great job playing/watching the other four … Continue reading “Mary Day – 11/9/2014”
Corvin and I decided to participate in the Kawllowleen canoe and kayak race. Its a nice 11 mile race mostly on the Kansas River near Kansas City. Having family in town helps for shuttling cars before a race. My parents were not in town, but Hiatt was going to be in town. Hiatt needed some … Continue reading “Hiatt Attic and Kawoleen – 11/1/2014”