October – 2019
Corvin had his birthday and wanted to meet friends out for dinner. Several Cross Country members came out to Malone’s to eat with him. Here is Corvin on his first attempt of our 5′ giraffe unicycle. Hogan Haake
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Cold Cross Country – 10/26/2019
The Webster Groves XC team had their last full team meet for the year. After this, just the varsity and alternates would continue the season. In a interesting end to the season for most of the team, the weather was around 40 F and it rained the whole event. Here are a few photos of … Continue reading “Cold Cross Country – 10/26/2019”
State 24 – Nebraska
1/4/2020 This is the second time we’ve had issues getting a state sign. This one cost us $1.75 in tolls… When we drove I-29 to get to Nebraska from Kansas, you’re actually traveling in Iowa right until you cross the border on a bridge over the Missouri river. Of course we can’t stop on a … Continue reading “State 24 – Nebraska”
State 23 – Kansas
6/13/2019 AND 1/4/2020 My home state of Kansas PART 1: 6/13/2019 I read a fantastic blog by Danny Brown about Monument Rocks. His photography and description of it made me want to visit at the end of our vacation. I’ll let you look it up if you’re more curious about them, but needless to say, … Continue reading “State 23 – Kansas”
Grandma Carol and Corvin Birthday Bash – 10/20/2019
We celebrate birthdays in groups at the extended family level. Its an excuse to get together and enjoy our lives together. Today we’re celebrating Grandma Carol and Corvin’s birthdays. Corvin and Grandma Carol And of course, other family silliness. Hogan (me) and Mark. Brian and Kelly Grandpa Henry, Corvin, and Sonora Sonora before she … Continue reading “Grandma Carol and Corvin Birthday Bash – 10/20/2019”
Another Unicycle – 10/9/2019
I just want to come clean, I own 6 unicycles. All of various sizes. But Corvin and I are addicts. So we fell to temptation and purchased another unicycle. But this one is different from all the others. Its a 5′ giraffe (tall, and requires a chain drive). We only needed to drive a 6 … Continue reading “Another Unicycle – 10/9/2019”
Corvin’s Surprise – 10/9/2019
Its great to have friends. In Corvin’s case, they decided to throw him a surprise birthday party. To facilitate this party, I took Corvin out driving (this is his 16th birthday and he doesn’t have a full license yet). He was doing a great job. I had him go shopping with me and we bought … Continue reading “Corvin’s Surprise – 10/9/2019”
Corvin XC – 9/14/2019
As our 3rd meet of the year just one week after the glory that was the Fort Zumwalt North race we were on a high with other teams wondering if Webster would rock like we did a week earlier. As I had been moved onto Varsity the stakes were much higher but you cant let … Continue reading “Corvin XC – 9/14/2019”
Corvin XC At Blackburn – 9/7/2019
The Webster Groves invitational at Blackburn park, was the first XC race of the 2019 season, and was a great start to the monumental season. The varsity race was first and I got to watch my guys go out with a bang and get first place as a team with all 7 guys getting a … Continue reading “Corvin XC At Blackburn – 9/7/2019”
Herman’s Wedding – 8/31/2019
My brother Herman is getting married! He lives in Warsaw, Mo, but is getting married in Sedalia. Family of course came in town to see the big day. In traditional Haake fashion, we did it our way. I started off the party of weirdness when the lady at the hotel desk asked for a description … Continue reading “Herman’s Wedding – 8/31/2019”