I’ve been a big proponent of office pranks my whole career. As long as the person you’re pranking has a high likelihood of enjoying being pranked and that you do no damage to anybody’s property or person. Earlier this year, I took a screen shot of my boss Erwin during a meeting. I sent it … Continue reading “Office Balloons – 8/8/2024”
What an action packed month. Sonora asked us to show up for the 4th fireworks. We managed to sit on the concrete for the discus ring. Gimli managed to climb up to the rafter in the basement and got stuck. I went out to Danforth to work on a wet day and got the RAV4 … Continue reading “July 2024”
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”
I had previously posted the obituary of my father in law Henry Boeckmann. Today was his funeral. Brian and Kelly getting ready. A small sample of his art and some of his history. It was a somber day, so I didn’t get many photos. We saw a ton of people from his life come in … Continue reading “Henry Boeckmann’s Funeral – 7/16/2024”
Most Tuesdays in the summer, you can find me at Creve Coeur Lake paddling a 5K. We paddle everything from rental canoes (I did this once) to expensive composite race boats. Tonight, I was blessed to have Danelle and Sonora come out and paddle with me. While they were not going to race the 5K, … Continue reading “Tuesday 5K with my ladies – 6/11/2024”
Sonora has enrolled at Missouri State University. Way back in 1996 when I was a freshman at Missouri State, I had to attend a one day program called SOAR. It stands for Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration. Fast forward 28 years and SOAR is still required for incoming freshmen. Instead of a single day program, … Continue reading “SOAR and Sonora – 6/2/2024”
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”
It was bittersweet to come to our last high school track and field award ceremony. This was our sixth time coming to this ceremony. Sonora was also full of mixed emotions as this was the end of her high school track career. Of her 4 years, it was her third year being the captain of … Continue reading “Track And Field Awards – 5/16/2024”
Today is Sonora’s birthday. She wanted to go strawberry picking for her birthday. It seemed like the perfect day to make this happen. Of course, picking strawberries by yourself just wouldn’t be as fun. While I was working, Danelle was able to be there. Ohh, and I forgot to mention, Corvin was home and three … Continue reading “Strawberries and Friends – 5/15/2024”
Sonora participated in Senior Night for the orchestra. She spent four years working to make better music and learning. Tonight she was recognized along with her fellow seniors. We sat in the front of the upper level. That is how we go this photo of Sonora. Here she is in the front with all the … Continue reading “Orchestra Senior Night – 5/8/2024”