Fults Prairie is a wonderful place to hike that is approximately 90 minutes from our house in Illinois. Its located near the Mississippi river, but is up on the bluff area. Its been around 10 years since we were last here. Danelle and I wanted to get out of the house and the kids were … Continue reading “Fults Prairie Hike – 2/12/2022”
The last month of the calendar year always seems to go by in a rush. You might cheer for a white Christmas, but you enjoy having the windows open and nice weather outside. One last warm motorcycle ride. A dinner with friends. Or seeing Maggie at her first job! We have lots of memories and … Continue reading “December 2021”
We packed up and headed to Kansas City for Christmas this year. We’ve gotten worse at planning, but my parents didn’t mind the last minute surprise. I texted my dad this photo right before we came in the front door. Did I mention the weather seemed extra warm? As an added bonus, Herman came in … Continue reading “Christmas in Kansas City – 12/25/2021”
Like nearly every month, we spend way too much time with our cats. Of course, this photo of me with Brawndo is staged. Brawndo and Coatrack playing in the kitchen. I’m not sure if he’s practicing playing dead, or just trying to block the heat vent. Danelle and I took a wonderful walk on a … Continue reading “November 2021”
Corvin and Sonora were playing in the Symphonic Orchestra tonight. Danelle and I went out to see them play. Corvin is the standing bass player on the left. Sonora plays in the front, therefore its much easier to zoom in on her. The kids played a lovely concert that you can watch below if you’re … Continue reading “Webster Groves High School Symphonic Orchestra – 12/7/2021”
My sister Hannah purchased her first house this year. We figured the best way to help her celebrate the new house was to invade for a holiday. So without further adieu, we set out to drive to Ottawa Kansas (about an hour south of Kansas City) for Thanksgiving. Of course we called first, but here … Continue reading “Thanksgiving At Hannah’s House – 11/25/2021”
I’m not sure what got into me, but I decided to do some tree trimming. I cut down some branches trying to keep the trees around the house under control and away from things like power lines. While I spent lots of time outside, Danelle was busy working on one of her jeans quilts. This … Continue reading “October – 2021”
I signed up for another crazy race. This time, it is the 24 Hour Home From Home Challenge. What is this race, I’m glad you asked. Its a 24 hour race that is for walking/running only. The goal is to start and finish in a 3.5 day window from wherever you live and get as … Continue reading “24 Hour Home From Home Challenge – 10/22/2021”
August has come and gone. Some of our random stuff. Corvin Sonora Kids being silly! I met another unicyclist on Grant’s Trail! I walked from my house downtown to the arch. Was a 14 some mile day 🙂 We met Laura downtown for dinner. And sorry to disappoint, but no cat photos!
I try to paddle each week in the Creve Coeur Lake 5K. Its a friendly group of paddlers that perform a self-timed 5K race around the lake every Tuesday at 6:30pm generally May through October. This week, Sonora wanted to come paddle with me. She paddled the previous week, but wanted to be in her … Continue reading “Creve Coeur Lake 5K – 8/17/2021”