Photo of the Week #13: Dead Tree
Saturday I took Eily hiking at a nearby conservation area. While it certainly did not compare to the area I visited last weekend it was still nice to get out and enjoy the spring, especially since I had my baby girl in tow this time! This photo is a massive tree that apparently died and fell over...
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Since spring appears to have come early, we took Eily for her first bike ride this weekend. We rode the nice paved Turkey Creek Trail in Joplin until it intersected the Frisco Trail, then we rode that trail for a bit. It wasn’t a super long ride but we all had a great time. Glad to see that...
Read MoreRoaring River
For as long as I can remember I’ve had fond memories of Roaring River. My parents took us there regularly, either for the afternoon or for a weekend of camping. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but something about this state park always makes me feel good and relaxed…it’s...
Read MoreEmma’s First Bears Game
Tuesday night was a much anticipated night, for me at least. I took Emma to her first bears game. I think she mainly went because I promised to buy her some mint ice cream, but nevertheless it was fun to see her dressed in her bear-wear (even though I forgot to put mine on amidst the...
Read MoreShow-Me Bowl 2011
Thanksgiving weekend marked my former high school Webb City’s 12th appearance at the Class 4 Missouri State Football Championship, cleverly named the “Show-Me Bowl”. We decided to make the long trek to St. Louis to catch the game and see a few sights in Missouri’s...
Read MoreA Year of Greatness
This weekend marked one year since Steph and I took our vows. What a great year the past 12 months have been! More than I could have ever dreamed! Over the last several weeks there have been tons of photoshoots here at the farm taking advantage of our “Sugar Maple Alley” and various...
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