Corvin wanted a soccer goal for his birthday. It was soccer season and he was getting quite good at it. So we got him a goal to play with. Of course, that meant that we had to play with him. We enjoy family activities and decided to make a night of soccer. We each took … Continue reading “Backyard Soccer – 10.15.11”
Corvin wanted to have a birthday party with his friends. So we took him and the kids to CiCi’s Pizza. We have been going there for kids eat free night too long now and the managers know us. Jack ran the birthday party, entertaining the kids and adults! I recommend their birthday party. The kids … Continue reading “Corvin’s Birthday Party – 10.9.11”
I got into the office this morning and went to make coffee as I’m usually one of the first people in. When I got to the coffee pot, the burner was still on from the previous day. The pot contained only burnt remains of coffee and a stench that was wholey unpleasant. In order to … Continue reading “Dealing with Buring Coffee”
For Corvin’s birthday, his grandparents from Kansas City came in town. This ia always a treat for the kids. We normally go to KC to visit them. Grandparents were treated to two soccer games on Saturday morning. Corvin is quite the soccer player scoring a couple goals each game. After the soccer games, we decided … Continue reading “Corvin’s Birthday Weekend – 10.8.11”
We broke down and got a new mattress in September. The old one lasted about five years and had a depression where I sleep. It was a soft pillow top. It was too soft, so we went for a much harder bed this time. The old mattress was set up in the hall until we … Continue reading “September 2011”
The big day finally arrived. The wedding was on Friday. Ryan picked me up early in the morning with his brother. We were going to St. Charles to take photos before the ceremony. First we had to run to the grocery store and pick up a few things. They decided to have a kids table … Continue reading “Ryan And Ingrid Wedding – 9.30.11”
One of be best buddies, Ryan, is getting married tomorrow. I’m one of the groomsmen, so I got a tuxedo for the wedding last night. Being the cheap and zany guy that I am, I decided to wear my tux all day on Friday. I figured it would be fun for work and I would … Continue reading “Ryan and Ingrid Rehearsal – 9.29.11”
As if the morning spent learning about the birds in their hands was not enough, Corvin and Sonora got to visit a very special horse in the afternoon! Thumbelina is in the Guinness World Records as the smallest horse in the world! She is not quite a foot and a half tall. The kids also … Continue reading “Corvin and Sonora Meet Thumbelina! – 8.15.11”
On Monday mornings in the late spring and through the summer, I help a group of researchers form the World Bird Sanctuary capture birds in special nets at the ecology center where I work. On one of these mornings, I was fortunate to be able to bring Corvin and Sonora with me. They watched while … Continue reading “Corvin and Sonora Catch Birds with Danelle – 8.15.11”
Nordstrom was was having an opening Gala for their St. Louis location. They spared no expense, closing off a large section of the St. Louis Galleria mall parking lot for complimentary valet parking. Tickets were $75 each with the proceeds going to charity. They wanted to launch their store with great fanfare and the type … Continue reading “Nordstrom Opening Gala – 9.22.11”