The Blacktop Ball is a party on the blacktop on the last day of school. They have music, snacks, a hula hoop contest, and other random kid activities. As nearly every year, Corvin was one of the last people standing in the hula hoop contest. He’s good, but has yet to pull off a win. … Continue reading “Blacktop Ball – 5/23/2013”
In preparation for the MR340 race, I wanted to get my boat setup for optimal comfort. One thing that was important to me was being able to ready my GPS at all times. This would help me pace myself and know generally where I was. My kayak, a Hobie Adventure is a multipurpose vessel. One … Continue reading “Kayak Utility Pole – 5/21/2013”
Sonora has been wanting a birthday party for a while now and we just never got around to it. So its mother’s day and the kids and I decided to take Danelle out for mother’s day to Incredible Pizza Company. This would also double as a birthday party for Sonora. Fortunate for us, it was … Continue reading “Sonora’s Birthday and Mother’s Day – 5/12/2013”
Sonora received a new bicycle for her birthday this year. She was very excited to get it. It only took moments before she was off and riding! Its a few month later and she is still protective and happy with her prized bycicle! Hogan Haake
Sonora has been enjoying her Scouting experience. In the Spring, she joined the members of her troop in bridging from Daisies to Brownies.
Corvin and Sonora are on baseball and softball teams. They dressed up for picture day and we realized that our kids are lucky 13! Album Hogan Haake
Another Sunset race and I was the only participant. While I enjoy having people around, sometimes there are unexpected things to find when you have time to explore yourself. I went from Greentree park up past 141 bridge and noticed an inlet that I never take. It turns out that I was paddling up Fishpot … Continue reading “May Sunset Race – 5/9/2013”
Working downtown near the river, I get to see it changing every day. I just can’t seem to get enough with the flooding. Album Hogan Haake
We timed this visit to KC for the same time that Holly was going to be in town. We actually didn’t want to see Holly, but we did want to see her baby, David . It had been a few months since we had seen David and he is growing up soo fast! Lucky for us, … Continue reading “KC – 5/4/2013”
Some highlights that didn’t get their own album: Its hard work being a mom and putting your kids to bed! Shopping carts are just big toys, but I don’t think Sonora wants this cart… Going to a St. Louis Blues game Hogan Haake