We wanted to meet with the Neimeyer’s before the girls both headed off to college. We decided to meet for bowling. At the first bowling alley we tried, there was a tournament going on. I also noticed a screw in my tire while we were figuring out what to do next. We found an alley … Continue reading “Bowling – 7/20/2024”
For every even year since I was born and for many more before that, the Meiners-Hodes family reunion has been going on in Kansas City. There are over 4000 living descendants of Katherine Hodes and Henry Meiners. This newspaper clipping is from the KC Times 6/29/1970 to put this event in perspective. Since I got … Continue reading “Family Reunion – 6/22/2024”
Danelle and I opted for a mini adventure date this evening. We packed up the canoe and headed out to Minie Ha Ha boat ramp. We took a leisurely paddle down to Meramec Marina. Its been a few years since I’ve been here. I try to take my Sunset Race group there once a year … Continue reading “Paddle Dinner Date – 6/15/2024”
You may remember reading about my bad mowing day earlier this year. Its taken us a while, but we’re finally doing something about it. What exactly are we doing? First, I purchased a trailer for the mower. This will make it easier to move dirt around the property. The first step is to get dirt … Continue reading “Moving Dirt – 6/8/2024”
Corvin is moving up to LaCrosse, WI to live over the summer. We’re sad to have him moving out, but understand as we both did it many years ago. First, we need to get him a bed to sleep on. His room in the rental isn’t big enough for the full size bed he has … Continue reading “Corvin To LaCrosse – 5/31/2024”
The day is finally here and Sonora is at her final official high school activity as a student. She invited lots of family, but being out of town only a few showed up. Her friend Tania showed up and they rode together to the ceremony! We arrived at St. Louis University’s arena and found or … Continue reading “Sonora’s High School Graduation – 5/18/2024”
Corvin is home from his second year of college. He is learning how precious time is with the people he cares about as he is away from us for longer periods of time. He wanted to make sure that he visited his grandparents in STL while he was home. We spent a lot of time … Continue reading “Visiting Grandma – 5/12/2024”
Danelle went to pick up Corvin from college. It was the end of his sophomore year and we were anxious to have him home! She started driving Thursday night and figured she would see how far she could get. Unfortunately for her, she got tired and would not make it the whole way. Worse yet, … Continue reading “Getting Corvin – 5/10/2024”
Sonora went to her senior prom this year. While she didn’t have a specific date, she did go with a large group of friends. Here is Sonora leaving this house. She looked great and felt confident in her dress! Next they headed to Forest Park for photos with her group. At least I thought it … Continue reading “Prom – 4/13/2024”
It was a family affair at our house. We had Danelle’s immediate family over for a nice meal. We were all having a great time and the home made bread didn’t last too long! Nobody told Carol that it was just sparkling grape juice in the bottle. We all sat around the sofa watching some … Continue reading “Easter – 3/31/2024”