June Storms

It's green here. And I love that.

We've had five straight days of stormy, tornado-producing weather. It's pretty unusual for us, but I'm enjoying not having the daily oppressive heat that has been the trademark of the last few summers.


If this rain continues much longer, we're in luck... I think my dad is figuring out how to build an ark.
Two tickets please.

This squirrel, which took shelter on our neighbor's roof during yesterday's rain and hail, would like a spot on the ark as well.

In the mean time... I've been working on a t-shirt quilt for my friend's son. I've finished piecing the front and now I need to visit the fabric store to buy the backing fabric.

White House Pics

(Found the White House Flickr photostream after searching for this first picture. Reminded me of watching the West Wing on tv; fun to get a behind the scenes look at the President.)

Loved this one:

President Barack Obama bends over so the son of a White House staff member can pat his head during a family visit to the Oval Office May 8, 2009. The youngster wanted to see if the President's haircut felt like his own. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Can you imagine the President playing defense on you? Yikes!

President Barack Obama plays basketball at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 9, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza.)

Of course I love that Mrs. Obama wears J.Crew.

First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to depart from Andrews Air Force Base for a trip to New York City May 5, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Fore?

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama ride in a golf cart to an Inaugural ball 1/20/09 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Kennedy

On a tour of the State Floor of the White House, President Barack Obama looks at a portrait of John F. Kennedy by Aaron Shikler. 1/24/09 (Official Photo by Pete Souza)

Math Humor

Hawaii Pics- Finally!!!

Click on the following link to view pictures of our spring break trip to Maui:
http://keribrusven.shutterfly.com/

Minnesota and Iowa - Part 3

{On Saturday morning we attended Julie's senior piano recital. It was amazing- she is so talented. My favorite surprise was when she played the processional piece that she played for our wedding. It was the song that the bridesmaids walked in to, so I didn't have a chance to hear it on our wedding day.}
Julie and her piano teacher doing a fun duet piece:


{On Saturday afternoon my parents, Julie, and I drove into Ames to tour around the Iowa State campus. Everytime I go back, it's amazing to see so many changes.}
At the newly expanded Memorial Union book store:

Good ol' Lancelot and Elaine at Lake Laverne:

Flowers on campus:


{Pictures from around the Rouse farm.}
Good ol' Molly:

Future county fair winners:

"Artistic" pic:

Visiting Uncle Gene's Red Angus herd on Saturday evening:






{Shadows of Julie and me.}


The high school grad- ready to conquer the world:

Some calves playing king of the hill; under the watchful eye of Uncle Gene.

Minnesota and Iowa - Part 2

{On Friday afternoon Ma, Dad, and I headed down to Iowa to watch Julie play in a soccer game versus Winterset. Unfortunately, the Ballard Bombers were not victorious; we still enjoyed watching Julie.}
Julie is #3:



Downtown Winterset:


Friday night sunset:

Minnesota and Iowa

Now for some pictures from my recent jaunt to the Midwest.
{Lake Harriet is just a couple of blocks from David and Kelsey's house in Minneapolis. Ma, Eric, and I walked over there on Friday morning. There were quite a few joggers and walkers, as well as a few roller-bladers and bikers. I'm looking forward to spending more time with David and Kelsey exploring this great neighborhood.}

Ma at Lake Harriet:

Ma- suddenly shy:

Life guard chair at Lake Harriet:

Eric and I at Lake Harriet with downtown Minneapolis in the background:

Where David and Kelsey live:

David and Kelsey's street- I love the tree-lined streets:

At David and Kelsey's house:

Dad taking Kelsey to the airport- she flew out to Wyoming to watch her brother Tyler's high school graduation: