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”
With the recommendation of her head coach, Sonora applied for the Carl Fricks Sportsmanship Scholarship. Not surprising to her adoring parents, she won a $1,000 scholarship for college. While Coach Potts could not make it to the award ceremony, we did catch her at practice. We appreciate her nominating and motivating students to be their … Continue reading “Sonora’s Scholarship – 5/1/2024”
Its track meet day. We were also trying to get a photo of Sonora for her senior photo. But first, know that they also have lots of fun! Sonora mid throw. And after the meet trying again for just the right look. I know I’m doing it right when I get the “what now dad” … Continue reading “Discus – 4/19/2024”
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”
Sonora is in her 4th year on the WGHS track team doing field events. Most of track and field is focused around the 400M oval with lots of cheering. Sonora wanted to be a part of it. She and here teammates signed up for the thrower’s relay. Its a 4×100 with the field athletes competing … Continue reading “Thrower’s Relay – 4/5/2024”
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”
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’m in my mid forties and I already don’t care too much for my birthday. Not because I’m getting older, but because I’ve already had enough of them. Okay, really cause I have all the stuff that I want. Online shopping has made it too simple to just order whatever you want and have it … Continue reading “Grandpa Henry’s Birthday – 3/4/2024”
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”