Update

There isn't a whole lot to report since the excitement of the last couple of weeks died down. I've been working on a paper and everyone else has been working hard taking care of the house. David had a cold but is over it. It made him lose some weight so we are working on making him plump again which is a little difficult since he is so active. It's good to see him happy and he is always laughing.

On Saturday we went to mass and a priest from Brazil was there. During the homily he told us about the work he was involved which is taking care of babies and young chidlren that have AIDS. He was there to raise money since the price of the medicine it takes to keep the kids alive is very high (I think he said something like 1,000 dollars a month). It's really good work and I'm sure people gave generously. I hope and pray all goes well with their mission.

David's First Birthday

David's First Birthday!

King David and his duck of office

Presents are yummy!

David's birthday cake and parents. His party was at Chuckee Cheeses.

David takes Stuart Little for a Ride

David's first horseback ride.

David drives his dad around. How'd Chuckee get the front seat?

Grandpa shooting hoops!

Neddie, David and her gift to him--a really cool tractor.

Steph, David and her gift, a really neat book.

Manang Loida, Brittany, Lindsey, and David

David, Grandma and Dad meeting Chuckee Cheese

July 4th Weekend

We had a great time during the long Independence Day Weekend!

Here are some of our relatives who we saw over the weekend. From left to right in the front row are Bobby, Aunt Janet and Elizabeth. In the back are Uncle Bob and George. We had a good time together.

Chris and Scott enjoy Wii golf

Brunch. On the left are Scott and Juliet, on the right, Ross, in the middle Chris and Cory with Arlene with her back turned.

In the back row from left to right, Juliet, Loida, and Arlene. Lindsey is hugging Juliet and Brittany is holding David.
A very cool picture in my opinion.

Our friend Cory lights some fireworks!

David's First Haircut

David's First Haircut. An ice cream cone helped keep him calm during the proceedings!

Canada Day

In honor of David's Canadian heritage we celebrated Canada Day on July 1st. You can't tell in this picture but all three of us have on Canadian/University of British Columbia T-shirts.
David holds the Canadian flag, ever vigilant for the protection of his country's honor.

Summer Socials

Things are going well here with the Rauschs. Last Thursday we went to Saint John the Baptist’s (our parish) summer social. We enjoyed some good food there and the talent show. Everyone liked the food so much that we got some to go on Saturday after mass! Other then that, not a whole lot is going on. Mostly we are busy working to get ready for David’s birthday on the 2nd and for visits from relatives and friends over 4th of July weekend. We are trying to think of something fun to do for Canada day for David.

Trip to Vancouver

Frank went to Vancouver on June 14th to take his oral exams. He passed and so is now an official doctoral candidate. His next step is to have his dissertation prospectus approved, which should happen in a few weeks. In late August, Frank, David, and Arlene will go to Korea so he can do his research. Since we have been awarded a Fulbright fellowship we will stay at the Fulbright building. Frank will be working with Professor Cho Kwang at Korea University.