Roose Report

We Moved!!

2010-09-29T18:53:00.000-07:00

Find us at our new home at www.roosereport.wordpress.com

This and That

2010-07-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-02T18:14:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

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...

2010-01-03T11:51:00.000-08:00

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... :)

2009-08-10T11:52:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Motel Time - June 13, 2009

2009-07-04T07:24:00.000-07:00

We headed up to Michigan on June 12 for Joel and Sarah's wedding. While we were up there we stayed at a Super 8 in Hudsonville, headed to the Great Harvest Bread Company and walked out with five bags of bread. We did have a few strange glances cast our way, but we didn't care. :)
When we got back to the hotel we took a few pictures...

Computer Time!!!!

Jesse relaxing on his air mattress bed and browsing the internet.

Tim kindly took a break from his computer to smile for the camera.

Sharon posed for a picture with her trusty computer by her side.

And Katelyn managed to find time to smile for the photo in between Facebook and browsing the net.

Now we didn't keep all that Great Harvest Bread to ourselves...we gave it to those who paid us to pick up a loaf or two for them. And of course the rasberry scone for Uncle Jim.

Katelyn to Uncle Jim: "Am I your favorite niece now?"

Mackenzie and Katelyn showing some cousinly love.

Aunt Sharon and Mackenzie checking out http://www.roosereport.com/.

Aunt Arlene and Uncle Jim...awwww cute couple.

Aunt Arlene eventually had to hold Levi for a picture because all the pictures taken of him looked like the following...

...Gone before the camera could catch him...

However, Levi got a photo snapped of him while he was rolling his eyes, and Jaren got in the picture too. "Hi Jaren!"

Mini Golf

2009-06-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, June 6, 2009, our family went mini golfing with Grandpa Van Mersbergen at Vernard College. We all had a lot of fun.

Tim going for the putt.

Grandpa in tight quarters.

Sharon struggling to get through the church.

Jesse lined up for a hole-in-one.

Katelyn posing for the camera after hitting her ball. Grandpa is watching on very closely. :)

Jesse's Graduation- May 23, 2009

2009-06-08T12:10:00.000-07:00

Jesse graduated from Pella Christian High school this year.

from left to right: Mike Hessing, Aaron Van Gorp, Regen Van Wallbeek, Dan Sajdak, Jesse Roose

Jesse and his friends would get together most Friday nights.

Jesse walking on stage to get his diploma.

Grandpa Van Mersbergen congratulating Jesse.

Jesse's graduation party.

Tulip Time- May 7,8,9 2009

2009-06-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

"Welcoming smiles, tulips for miles," was the theme for tulip time 2009. Sharon and Katelyn had a new experience as speilers on the tour wagons. Per usual, Tulip Time held tons of laughs, good food, and wonderful Dutch heritage.

Jesse and Katelyn are getting ready for the parade. They were both in high school marching band this year.

Katelyn was a member of the PCHS flag corp.

Jesse played trombone in the front row of the band.

Before the pops concert Jesse and Katelyn posed for a picture in matching uniforms. awwhhhh

The Klompen Classic- May 6, 2009

2009-06-06T13:05:00.000-07:00

Sharon and Katelyn walked in the Klompen Classic this past tulip time for the fourth year in a row. The first year we walked with Grandpa and Grandma Van Mersbergen. Grandma received the third place medal that year. We were all very excited. The weather was beautiful, so we thought we'd share a few pictures of this year's experience.

If you look at the man in all black, you will notice his shoes ( klompens a.k.a. wooden shoes). Not many people actually wear them, but it is always fun to see the few who do.

Of course, we met a few friends and relatives along the way! Hi Kenzie!!!

Although it was hard to get a good picture while walking here is Sharon. However, this particular picture is blurry because Sharon was walking so fast!!

Posing for the camera...

We finished the race! Tired, but with a feeling of accomplishment, especially because we ran part of the route and over the finish line.

Another successful finish!!!

We were waiting to see the award ceremony of all the participants. It is usually about the same people every year who win, so in our opinion Uncle Howard should come beat one of them out of it! (hint hint)

There were many people there. Well over 1, 000 runners and walkers. People come from all over to enjoy the Klompen Classic.

Jesse ready for JSB

2009-05-03T18:57:00.001-07:00

JSB was April 24, 2009. Jesse spent the afternoon with his friend, washing and waxing their cars. Jesse came home to get cleaned up and get his tux on before he headed off to the JSB in his spiffy car. He had fun hanging out with his friends.

Gene Van Wyk 5k Aprill 11, 2009

2009-05-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Katelyn and Sharon talked Tim into walking in the Gene Van Wyk 5k run/walk. Tim was apprehensive about the idea but we are proud to say that he walked the entire 5k and didn't even do too bad with his time. Katelyn and Sharon had promised that they would go his pace, we had to hold ourselves back sometimes. It was a beautiful morning for a walk, and we enjoyed walking in it.

Winter Dance Performance

2009-02-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

Sat. night (Jan. 31) Katelyn, Alissa, and Mackenzie had their winter dance performance. They did a great job!! The video is Katelyn's dance followed by some video of Mackenzie, Katelyn, and Alissa.

Singing Out To You

2009-02-01T14:36:00.000-08:00

Katelyn, along with the rest of the drill team, performed this lyrical dance at state competition, basketball game, and school chapel. It received 3rd place trophy at state. The song was written especially for them by a friend of the team coach.

GO EAGLES!!

2009-01-01T18:38:00.000-08:00

Jesse enjoyed football this year. This picture was taken at parent's night. The team went to the quarter finals after being in varsity football for 3 years. Jesse even played football in the snow his last game. Brrr... that was a cold one. The Eagles were also the district champions. Yea!! GO EAGLES!!!

Little Old Lady Land

2008-12-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

PCHS Drill Team "Little Old Lady Land" first place trophy routine. Katelyn is the last old lady to come out on the right side.

Introducing...

2008-12-27T12:15:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,
We are Tim, Sharon, Jesse, and Katelyn Roose. We decided to keep everyone who is interested updated on our family happenings.

Tim works as a telecommunications engineer for MidAmerican Energy. He drives to Urbandale 4 days a week and 1 day to Oskaloosa where he set up a small office space to work. Tim has been on the church council for the past three years. At the end of this year, he will be finishing his term which will give him fewer meetings to go to. Tim is involved with the projection and video teams at church. He enjoys working with computers and electronics.

Sharon has a child daycare in her home. She cares for 6 children ages 3 months through 4 years. Although some days she feels like a referee, other days are full of fun and laughter. She enjoys making soy candles. Her business is called Candela Rose and she makes soy candles to sell. Sharon is the director and one of the storytellers of the Children's Worship Ministry in our church. During the school year, she is busy supporting Jesse in football, along with Katelyn in drill team and the school musical.

Jesse is a senior at Pella Christian High School. He loved being a part of the football team and they had a very exciting year. As only a third year varsity team, PCHS Football made it to state quarterfinals and were district champions. He is starting to make plans for next fall, however nothing is for sure yet. Jesse is part of the video team in church. He also enjoys computers and electonic devices.

Katelyn is a freshman at Pella Christian High School. She is active in the Pella Christian High "Shine" drill team. Dance is one of her passions so drill team is very important to her. PCHS drill team took three numbers to the state competition December 5&6 in Des Moines, IA. Among the dances was a "Little Old Lady" routine in which they dressed in granny dresses, bloomers, and moved with walkers. "Little Old Ladies" took the first, first place trophey in PCHS drill team history. She was a chorus member in "Return to the Forbidden Planet" which Pella Christian put on as their fall musical. Katelyn found it to be a great way to hang out with friends and learn fun songs and choreography. Katelyn helps with children's worship in our church as a greeter.

Tim and Sharon are celebrating their 26th anniversary today. Because the ice has made driving rather difficult, we have had to change our plans from a Des Moines outing to a Pella adventure. The weather is renewing memories of their wedding day when the weather was rainy and foggy.

Stay tuned for our next report...