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”
My favorite musical group, The Longest Johns, was on tour in the USA. They are a UK based group that performs sea shanties and other folk music. Like many people, I heard “The Wellerman” shanty during COVID times and got interested in this music. Next thing I know, I have a Pandora station focused around … Continue reading “The Longest Johns – 5/21/2024”
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”
The Ozark’s Mountain Challenge is a 7,980’ elevation (The height of Mt. Olympus) challenge. The goal is to hike up Mudlick Moutain trail in Sam A Baker state park 9 times. After going up, you are driven back down the mountain where you start your ascent again. It is approximately 17 miles of hiking to … Continue reading “Ozark Mountain Challenge – 5/4/2024”
I mentioned that I got a new riding mower a few days ago. Today, I was going to play with it for the first time. I loaded it on our trailer and drove it out to Danforth to mow. I’ve push mowed Danforth a few times and it takes a crazy amount of time and … Continue reading “Bad Day Mowing – 4/21/2024”
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”
If you’re like me, you make close friends in college. Of course we all depart and go our separate ways. When you can, you meet up to see your friends. But the farther away from college you get, the more invested you are in your immediate life. Today, I received a message from Melanie who … Continue reading “Helping Melanie – 3/27/2024”
With Corvin in his second year of college, we don’t see much of him anymore. We do our best to have phone calls and send him stuff in the mail, but physically being with him is difficult. Having him seven and a half hours away in Wisconsin makes us sad at times. But its all … Continue reading “Corvin’s Spring Break – 6/19/2024”
I signed up for a race and needed to train. “Ozark’s Mountain Challenge” is a 7,980’ food ascent challenge. I wanted to be in good shape for this race, so I’ve been hiking things with elevation to get ready. Melissa is signed up and the one that tipped me off to this mess. I called … Continue reading “Bell Mountain Hike – 3/2/2024”
Danelle and Sonora had a 4 day weekend from school and work. I decided to take a day off and have a whole family four day weekend. We tried to think of what we could do beyond just hanging out at the house. I had heard that dad could use some companionship and we decided … Continue reading “President’s Day Weekend in KC – 2/16/2024”