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This and That

Sorry it has been so long since we last updated. We have gotten so busy and there has been little time to sit and think about blogging.

With that said, here is the abbreviated version of the last 5 months of our lives.

March 6 was Katelyn's drill team spring show.

Although it was a hard decision, but one made with certainty, Katelyn has decided to leave drill team for the rest of her high school years.

Next order of business... Our family lost a teenager of June 21 when Jesse turned 20. Katelyn also celebrated a birthday on July 2 and turned 17.

Jesse finished up his first year of college. HE SURVIVED!!!!!! 'nuff said.

He has been working at Central for the summer. He works on the grounds with the maintenance department.

We hope to enjoy the rest of the quickly disappearing summer with a trip to Michigan and spending time together.

The Roose Family

2nd Time Around: Drill Team State 2009

December 4-5 were the ISTDA competitions this year. Once again, PCHS "shine" drill team headed to Vet's auditorium to perform a routine. Last year they took 3 routines and made school history with the first ever first place trophy. Only one routine was brought this year, it was in the "Military" category. They ended up in 5th place, therefore not receiving a trophy, but over all the performance went pretty well. Enjoy the video!

Katelyn is the single, last person to walk in, in the beginning.

A Christmas Tradition

The past eleven years we have trecked out to Vander Streek Acres and tromped through the tree fields looking for the perfect Christmas Tree. Christmas 2009 was no different.

Our Mission: Find the perfect Christmas tree


Armed with only a saw and w0rk gloves, we set off.

Searching...

We found suspects from the smallest...

to the tallest.

However, none fit the description we were looking for.

Tim took a break to oversee the others and wait to hear news of a possible tree.

Sharon and Katelyn were enjoying the assignment.

However, Jesse was getting a little discouraged.

So Tim hopped up to help continue in the search.

Jesse narrowed down the suspects to just this one, and called for

Tim to conduct the routine interview.

Tim agreed, this was the one.

Jesse began the dirty work.

Cutting. It. Down.

Well, that was quick.

Our next mission was to carry the tree out and get it home.

We gladly left Jesse to the handling of the tree.

Ta Da!

Mission Accomplished!

Katelyn had a Little Cat, Little Cat, Little Cat...

Once upon a time there lived a cat. One day he was discovered at Pella Christian High School. Because he was deemed unworthy of an education he was sentenced to a life at a farm where he lived happily ever after...or not.

Actually Katelyn was leaving school about a week before Thanksgiving and noticed she was being followed. She was attempting to ignore the feline at her feet while putting her bag in her trunk, but he made his presence known when he jumped into her trunk. Eventually he jumped back down, she closed the trunk and opened her car door. Before she could even put her purse inside he was on the drivers seat gazing longingly up at her. When she got in, he moved to her lap. "At this point I was hooked," reports Katelyn. She called her mom and her immediate response was to throw him out and drive away! "Katelyn refused!" Sharon states. Of course, Katelyn had the poor animal's well being in mind when she told Sharon she would hit him with the car. So through a turn of events his new home is here and the rest is history...

He is a very helpful cat: He helped put up Christmas lights

And with homework

he helps entertain the other cats

and make food

helpful in supervising the untangling of Christmas lights

he helped wrap presents by holding the ribbon

Oops, sometimes he gets distracted from helping and starts playing

and he helps...well I don't think he's helping here

Most importantly, he's never afraid to ask a question. Out of politeness he always raises his paw.

Now Tim, aren't you glad Katelyn brought him home from school one day, school one day, school one day... :)

July 10-17 we hopped in the van and headed to Minnesota. We had rented a cabin called Knot A Care. We were stuck in traffic several times for roadwork. Here we are sitting on the back deck of our cabin.

A family pose in front of Lake Washburn in the back of the cabin.

We are all set for a week of adventure with a canoe, a kayak, and a paddleboat.

The week involved a lot of this.

Enjoying a family meal. YUM!

All set for FUN!

Jesse kayaking...

Sharon...

Katelyn...

Tim...

Don't worry, none of us tipped over!

Is Jesse fishing or sleeping?

Getting our exercise!

Some rookie canoeists

The EXPERTS!

Overlooking Lake (Wonderful) Washburn

Gazing at the beautiful waters after a day full of boating on them.

We entered the forest to geocache after covering ourselves with OFF!

Tim had us well armed against the swarms of mosquitoes!

FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A tall tower we must climb in the name of geocaching.

Tim made it to the top!

Jesse too!

We had a blast! If anyone has $400,000 to give us, we would like to purchase it as it is for sale. Thank you and have a nice day.

Jesse, Katelyn, and the USA birthday's

Birthdays galore have been happening in the Roose Report Household. First, Jesse turned 19 years old and started on his last year as a teenager. Eleven days later Katelyn turned sweet 16 with a license to drive. Finally, our country celebrated it's 233rd birthday! Wowza!!!!!!!!

Katelyn gave Jesse three packs of Altoids and a California car duster.

Sharon jumped on a good deal at Stravers for a camping chair fit for a king.

Hmmmmm...wonder what this could be?

Never thought this day would come...

The Partidge Family! "C'mon get happy!"

Enough cake to go around...

And more! Kinzie made and decorated a delicious Fouth of July cake! Yum!!

Waiting for da burger... Are they ready yet?

Cute company!

Twas a cold Fourth of July.

Three's a crowd, and Katelyn is smooshed.

Vaiting for the fireworks... KBOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!