Back in August, I purchased a new boat. Yeah, I’m up to 4 now, but who is really counting. This boat may have been a bit expensive, and bound to take up more space in our crowded garage. When I asked Danelle’s permission/agreement to purchase the boat, she asked me “What are you going to … Continue reading “Another Raingarden – 10/16/2013”
Corvin made it to his 10th birthday. So far he hasn’t seriously maimed himself or made us so upset that we got rid of him. I think that makes us good parents All of his close relatives on his mom’s side of the family came over to the house to help us celebrate. We don’t … Continue reading “Corvin’s 10th Birday Party – 10/13/2013”
There is not much that makes the kids happier than spending time with their friends. They often beg for somebody to spend the night at our house or go to their friend’s house. This was one of those times where we gave in and their friends could play. The most interesting this to report is … Continue reading “Sleepover with the Bents – 10/12/2013”
Corvin played soccer this fall on a team called the Flying Pigs. These are some photos of some games. The team got Coach Gibson his own Flying Pigs t-shirt! Album1 Album2 Hogan Haake
Rock Bridge Memorial park is located south of Columbia, Missouri. See the shot of the map from Google Maps. I’ve been to this park once before with Danelle, but this time we took the kids with us. The plan for the day was simple, I was picking up something I purchased online in Columbia and … Continue reading “Rock Bridge Memorial Park – 10/6/2013”
Another nice day hiking along the Meramec. With the low water level, we took advantage and hiked out where the water usually is. Album Hogan Haake
*** Warning *** Before you get too excited by the title of the post, there is nothing inappropriate to read or see here… *** End Warning *** My brother Hiatt was having a pseudo organized small family bachelor party. To help with the event, I came in town on my motorcycle Saturday morning. Of course … Continue reading “Hiatt’s Bachelor Party – 9/28/2013”
We have a pop up camper that we occasionally use to go camping. It has many comforts of home and makes it quick to go out camping as most of our gear is already in the camper. But for some reason, the kids have been obsessed with tent camping recently. So we finally give in … Continue reading “Backyard Camping – 9/20/2013”
The kids are getting older and its getting harder to drag them out for a good ole fashioned hike. It took about half way around the path we were talking before the kids were truly happy, but it was worth it. Album Hogan Haake
I increased my redneck cred this month. I was working with my neighbor Jesse cutting down some trees in his back yard. He got his chain saw stuck in the tree and couldn’t get it out. I had the idea to throw a rope up in the tree and tie it to my trailer hitch. … Continue reading “August 2013”