Riding my motorcycle is something that brings me great joy. I enjoy the open air, even if it is only to and from work a couple times a month. It was cold outside when I started out and I had “smoke” coming out of the tailpipes. The day was perfect and I had nothing to … Continue reading “Motorcycle Breakdown – 10/29/2012”
Danelle’s cousin, Jackie, was getting married and we were invited. We had the normal preparations with the kids. “Please put on nice pants”, trying to be nice and making it their choice before trying the mean route. Corvin actually did a good job and did it with style. The wedding was scheduled to be … Continue reading “Jackie’s Wedding – 10/20/2012”
I had planned a surprise trip with Danelle to Boston, MA earlier this year. Some personal things came up and we canceled the trip. Of course the airline didn’t provide any refunds, so we had airfare we were not using. I figured we would never end up using the airfare. However, it worked out that … Continue reading “New York – 10/13/2013”
I had a MRI scheduled, so I took the afternoon off of work. I didn’t think that I would be finished in time for the monthly Sunset Race, but I was wrong. I was early to the appointment and everything went quickly. I got a very peaceful nap during the MRI and I was refreshed. … Continue reading “October Sunset Race – 10/11/2012”
My boy gets bigger every day. This year, we celebrated his 9th birthday at his grandparents house. they had a cake and he got to open his presents. While he likes toys, he sure knows the value of money! We were also blessed to have his cousin, Mark over for the celebration. My kids like … Continue reading “Corvin’s Birthday – 10/9/2012”
We agreed to do a family camp out in the fall. About two years before that was the last family camp out and it was quite a success. Since the St. Louis Haakes were joining this year, we decided to pick somewhere in the middle of Missouri. We ended up choosing Graham Cave state park. … Continue reading “Family Campout – 10/5/2012”
What a great month for our family. We spent a lot of time together outside with great weather. We also spent some quality time indoors with little Mark. Outside, I was working on getting more redneck points by mowing a small lawn on a riding mower. The only thing missing is a trucker ball cap … Continue reading “September – 2012”
Steve and Jackie wanted a night out and I wanted to see my buddy, Nathan. So they brought him over for a night of fun at “Uncle” Hogan’s house. Nathan was ready for me, cause he is walking all over the place now! The lovely couple looked ready to go, but like all first time … Continue reading “Babysitting Nathan – 9/8/2012”
Back in August, I showed plans for how I was going to re-hang my canoe on the ceiling of my garage. I finally got motivated and started with the original base of the strongback I used to make the canoe in 2009. It would serve as the base that the boat would sit on. I … Continue reading “Re-hanging my canoe [First Draft] – 9/3/2012 AND 9/23/2012”
The Sunset Race is an event that was started in December 2007 to help train for the Missouri River 340 race. A dedicated group of us come out the second Thursday of each month and paddle to train for distance racing and enjoy the river. I spent the first hour of the race hanging out … Continue reading “August Sunset Race 8/9/2012”