It was a about a half a year coming. Kurt is a co-worker of mine that lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He’s a fully remote employee, so I’ve only ever interacted with him on video chat. Today that would change. Kurt was coming in for a week to St. Louis to meet people and go to … Continue reading “Kurt Week – 6/5/2022”
Danelle is a board member of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. This group promotes use of the Mississippi river. Today they were hosting PaddleFest. It was a introduction into paddling held on a backwater of the Mississippi river. There were several parts to this event. In order to hold these events, they needed volunteers … Continue reading “Safety Boat – 6/4/2022”
Each year at the Webster Groves home track meet, they honor the seniors who are at the end of their high school career. We missed photos of Corvin being honored because the parents go with the athlete, but it was a great feeling. He didn’t have the success in track that he did in cross … Continue reading “Senior Track Meet – 4/21/2022”
Corvin’s graduation was held at Chaifetz arena. It was a little less than a year ago that Danelle graduated and walked across this same stage. Now Corvin was here taking his own turn. The crowd filled up fast. Like any good parent, we’re always looking for our kids. Elizabeth Bacon is looking for her family. … Continue reading “Corvin’s High School Graduation – 5/24/2022”
This is Corvin’s last track awards. While its a bit sad, he had a decent high school career. Okay, except for 2 years of Covid and some injuries. Just the same, we’re proud of what Corvin and Sonora accomplished. First some words from the coaches. Corvin and his buddies Sonora and her throwing ladies Hogan … Continue reading “Track Awards – 5/20/2022”
Sonora has a birthday tradition where her grandparents from Kansas City come in town and visit. This weekend also included a track meet a ways away, so we offered for the grandparents to skip if they didn’t want to go to the track meet. GPM (Grand Pa Monster) and Grandma Pat came to St. Louis … Continue reading “Sonora’s Birthday Weekend – 5/14/2022”
Another month, another trip out to the lake for the Sunset Race. We had two boats tonight. Eric and my JoJo’s boat with me in it. An easy beautiful paddle. Eric just before we turn around to head back. Come out and join us! Hogan Haake
Danelle had an out of town work trip and I got to tag along for the weekend. I always treasure time with Danelle, especially getting to see her in a professional capacity. Her passion for the environment and conversation is inspiring. It also helps Danelle that she doesn’t have to drive for the trip. We … Continue reading “Tag Along Work Trip – 5/7/2022”
Brad, Joe, and I were scheduled to ride the 2022 Swinging Bridges ride. This is an annual motorcycle ride celebrating the old swinging bridges in Missouri. Its a two day ride. On Friday night, Brad and I came out separately and were meeting part of the way to the final destination. I opted to tough … Continue reading “Swinging Bridges Ride – 5/1/2022”
Hey look, Sonora has all the cats! Coatrack attacks! And one more Sonora. Hogan Haake