Banff Escape
135 photos
Exploring Banff and Lake Louise with a night in Calgary to watch some hockey.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/banff-escape
The End of Dry January
27 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/the-end-of-dry-january
Walnut Speaker Stands
15 photos
I have some nice PSB shelf speakers on my office desktop at home. For years, I've just let them sit on their sides, which meant that the tweeters were pointed nowhere near my ears - and they didn't...
NYE 2024
30 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2024
Christmas 2024
96 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2024
Lower Leg Bio Tattoo
17 photos
Paul Nycz has been doing some gnarly, abstract "bio" tattoos, and I wanted to do one as a leg piece. My first tattoo from Paul!
14 hours of pain.
Originally from...
Melty thigh pieces
6 photos
I've wanted a face melting smiley for quite a long time because it's been a signature reaction of mine on the internets. I also decided a melty yin yang would look cool... so I decided to have Joshua...
O'Bock Fest
132 photos
Covid was going to prevent us from going to August Schell's Bock Fest... so we decided to host our own to celebrate Tia's birthday.
We had the bock on tap, a bon fire, beer tickets, beer pokers,...
Right Sleeve
24 photos
Piecing together a bunch of tattoos on my right arm.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/right-sleeve
Kari's JR & TR Tattoo
7 photos
Kari's dad got a JR + TR tattoo from one of the oldest tattoo artists in the state. It wasn't the most impressive piece of work, but Kari wanted to pay a tribute to it by having a similar design...
Kari's Phoenix Tattoo
6 photos
Kari had Joshua Bowers draw and tattoo up an incredible Phoenix on her thigh
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/karis-phoenix-tattoo
Mom and Rod's Vegas Wedding
46 photos
Mom and Rod decided to elope and get married by Elvis in Vegas. It was a ridiculous and hilarious experience
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/mom-and-rods-vegas-wedding
Thanksgiving 2024
20 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2024
Camping at Ledges with a Slumber Party in Nevada
27 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/camping-at-ledges-with-a-slumber-p...
Halloween on the Hill
23 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-on-the-hill
Judson and Katie’s Halloween Party in the...
51 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/judson-and-katies-halloween-party-...
Just Camping at High Bluff
45 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/just-camping-at-high-bluff
Schell's Oktoberfest 2024
83 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/schells-oktoberfest-2024
Kari's Birthday Sunday Fun Day
21 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/kari-s-birthday-sunday-fun-day
Kaylee and Jon's Wedding
29 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/kaylee-and-jon-s-wedding
Cornell Homecoming 2024
51 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/cornell-homecoming-2024
Iowa All Breeds Jeep Show
55 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/iowa-all-breeds-jeep-show
Knotfest 2024
57 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/knotfest-2024
Panther Hackathon
28 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/panther-hackathon
Mitch and Jessica Visit
16 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/mitch-and-jessica-visit
Iowa State Fair with Diverse
39 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/iowa-state-fair-with-diverse
Random Sophomore Year
1 photo
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/random-sophomore-year
Canada Fishing @ Kearns Lake 2024
145 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/canada-fishing-kearns-lake-2024
Boone Rail Explorers
22 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/boone-rail-explorers
Otoboke Beaver at Woolys
15 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/otoboke-beaver-at-woolys
Prof at Val Air
24 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/prof-at-val-air
80/35 and Post Malone
73 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/80-35-and-post-malone
Chicago with Trent and Maurizio
62 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/chicago-with-trent-and-maurizio
Celebrating Cullen and Alissa
40 photos
Our friends, Cullen and Alissa hosted a celebration at Spencer's barn to celebrate their elopement earlier in the year. It was super fun.
Originally from...
Iowa Juneteenth Golf Outing
12 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/iowa-juneteenth-golf-outing
Clyde's on the Farm
29 photos
Grade A Gardens hosted another dinner, put on by our favorite chefs at Clyde's Fine Diner
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/clyde-s-on-the-farm
REO Speedwagon at Water Works Amphitheater
15 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/reo-speedwagon-at-water-works-amph...
Fathers Day at Pine Lake
38 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/fathers-day-at-pine-lake
A long weekend in Portland
86 photos
We scheduled a long weekend to go visit Kari's brother in Portland. It was my first time in the Pacific North West.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/a-long-weekend-in-portland
Willie Nelson at Waterworks Park
23 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/willie-nelson-at-waterworks-park
A Night at Hickory Hills
16 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/a-night-at-hickory-hills
Maurizio's Birthday Dinner
13 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/maurizios-birthday-dinner
Cake at Lauridsen Amphitheater
10 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/cake-at-lauridsen-amphitheater
Atmosphere at Val Air
20 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/atmosphere-at-val-air
Cullen's High Bluff Birthday
26 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/cullen-s-high-bluff-birthday
Weekend in Medinah
32 photos
Kari and I drove to Medinah to hang with her cousins. Jon and I lifted and leveled my Bronco, we made Arepas, and celebrated Steph's birthday. It was a great time.
Originally from...
Pizza with Trent and Maurizio
13 photos
Trent's partner, Maurizio is an Italian immigrant and wanted to show us how to make some pizza. The sauce, ingredients, and Kettlepizza were A+... The dough was a B-. It tasted good, but I think we...
AZ Spring Break 2024
85 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/az-spring-break-2024
Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab
123 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/bronco-off-roadeo-moab
Whitefish Bois
48 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/whitefish-bois
Courtside at the Iowa Wolves
26 photos
My friend, Ben scored some courtside tickets to the Iowa Wolves game and invited me to join. Courtside basketball is wild and super fast. I got hit in the face with a ball... and yelled at by an...
Detections Onsite
19 photos
Photos from a quick trip out to SF to hang with my Panther teammates.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/detections-onsite
Bronco Radio Mount
19 photos
A few photos of the concealed GMRS radio mount that I added to my Bronco. The goal was to be as stealthy as possible, not block any of my dash, and have the mic be easily removable when I'm not...
Christmas 2023
73 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2023
Holiday Charcuterie Party
23 photos
We had a few couples over for a little holiday dinner and asked everyone to bring non-traditional charcuterie boards. It was very fun.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/holiday-charcuterie-party
Holiday Drag Brunch 23
11 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/holiday-drag-brunch-23
Thanksgiving 2023
24 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2023
Firewood Rack
6 photos
I wanted a better, covered firewood rack after having our ash tree removed... so I built one.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/firewood-rack
Bluffton 2023
47 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/bluffton-2023
Halloween 2023
33 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-2023
August Schell Oktoberfest
45 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/august-schell-oktoberfest
Trent and Maurizio's Wedding
15 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/trent-and-maurizio-s-wedding
Chicago for Drea's 40th
62 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/chicago-for-drea-s-40th
7-Hour Plane Crash Trail Overlanding
128 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/7-hour-plane-crash-trail-overlanding
Sushi with Trent and Maurizio
10 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/sushi-with-trent-and-maurizio
12" DeWalt Chainsaw Case
8 photos
A few photos of the chainsaw case that I made for my DeWalt 12" electric chainsaw (model: DCCS-620).
I used the Plano 22" toolbox (model 781-002), which I picked up from Menards, and added...
Iowa State Fair 2023
62 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/iowa-state-fair-2023
Birthday at the Schmidt Shack
53 photos
Mom and Rod got a lake house in northern Wisconsin. My birthday seemed like a good opportunity to go check it out.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/birthday-at-the-schmidt-shack
2 Door Bronco Seat Delete + Platform
1 photo
I never used the rear seats in my Jeep, so I decided to rip em out of the Bronco as well. It's a little bit trickier to remove them in the bronco, and the floor isn't nearly as nice as it is in the...
Alerting Chicago Offsite
44 photos
Photos from a quick trip to Chicago to meet my Panther team and catch up with some old Venmo friends.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/alerting-chicago-offsite
Beyoncé in Minneapolis
83 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/beyonce-in-minneapolis
Friday night campout at the Powers Property
36 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/friday-night-campout-at-the-powers...
80/35 2023
44 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/80-35-2023
Boston 23
86 photos
Photos from a drive through Rhode Island to spend a few days in Boston
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/boston-23
Jourdan's Wedding
67 photos
Photos from our trip to Connecticut for Jourdan and Alessandro's wedding
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/jourdan-s-wedding
Father's Day 2023
18 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/father-s-day-2023
Clyde's Fine Diner @ Grade A Gardens
57 photos
Our friends at Clyde's hosted a dinner at an organic farm outside of Des Moines. Kari jumped on some tickets. It was a super nice night with some incredible food cooked over a fire.
Originally from...
Vegas 2023
78 photos
Kari had a conference in Vegas. I tagged along for the good eats and hangs.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/vegas-2023
Madison for Tanner's Wedding
47 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/madison-for-tanner-s-wedding
DSM 4x4 weekend in the Ozark NF
163 photos
Photos from a quick weekend in the Ozark National Forest with some of the Des Moines 4x4 crew
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/dsm-4x4-weekend-in-the-ozark-nf
Maquoketa Camping
53 photos
Photos from a weekend camping trip to Maquoketa State Park with Jon and Liz
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/maquoketa-camping
Spring Break Road Trip to AZ
134 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/spring-break-road-trip-to-az
Bock Fest 23
80 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-23
2 Florida Boyz
79 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/2-florida-boyz
Durby Turns Two
25 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/durby-turns-two
Matsell Winter Camping
19 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/matsell-winter-camping
Tia's 40th Birthday
72 photos
a bunch of ~40 year olds, dressed like ~80 year olds, acting like ~20 year olds.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/tia-s-40th-birthday
NYE 2022
38 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2022
QC Bikes, Beers, and Bridges
55 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/qc-bikes-bars-and-bridges
Christmas 2022
94 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2022
DSM 4x4 Camping at Otter Creek
28 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/dsm-4x4-camping-at-otter-creek
Thanksgiving 2022
27 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2022
Montego Bay with Red and Rik
105 photos
Our friends Red and Rik got married and had a destination wedding in Jamaica. We'd never been to this island and never pass up a good destination wedding.
Originally from...
Forty in Savannah
114 photos
Jeff Wingert loves Savannah, Georgia.
When he turned 40, he wanted to get our college crew out there, so we went. We walked for miles, saw the sights, bar hopped like crazy, danced, and laughed a...
Cousin Campin @ Yellow River State Forest
54 photos
We met Kari's cousin Liz and Jon to do some camping at Yellow River State Forest. It was our first below-freezing camping experience. The weather was chilly, but the driftless area is beautiful, and...
Mom's Birthday Visit
28 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/mom-s-birthday-visit
Rained Out at Red Rock
16 photos
We tried to spend a weekend camping at Lake Red Rock with Kari's parents but the weather and our leaky camper had other plans so we had to pack it up early.
Originally from...
Back to the State Fair
19 photos
A few photos from our post-pandemic return to the Iowa State Fair.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/back-to-the-state-fair
Canada Fishing 2022
143 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/canada-fishing-2022
Minneapolis Birthday
46 photos
At the last minute, I decided that I wanted to get outta town for my birthday... so, Kari and I went up to Minneapolis for sushi and a Twins game.
I asked my buddy, Josh where the best seats were...
Des Moines, WI 2022
44 photos
Our friends, Mitch and Jessica came to spend a weekend with us. We checked out the dew tour, biked, golfed, laughed, and ate/drank/shopped our way around town.
Originally from...
Adventureland Swimmies
26 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/adventureland-swimmies
The Return of 80/35
51 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/the-return-of-8035
Southeast Camping Road Trip
157 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/southeast-camping-road-trip
Red Bull's Des Moines Soapbox Race
12 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/red-bulls-des-moines-soapbox-race
Backbone with the O'briens
44 photos
Some photos from a weekend of camping and exploring the huge and very pretty Backbone State Park with the O'brien family.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/backbone-with-the-obriens
Camping in the Loess Hills
72 photos
We made a trip to the Preparation Canyon area of the Loess Hills with Kari's folks. Spent the weekend camping at a great little campground and exploring the area.
Originally from...
Glen Oaks Golfin
19 photos
Ben and I golfed 9 holes for his 40th birthday. My first round in 8 years. Glen Oaks Country club. I got a hole-in-one.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/glen-oaks-golfin
Covid Camping
26 photos
We had plans to spend mothers day at the Palisades with our families, but I got covid, gave Kari covid, and we had to cancel. Last minute, Kari and I decided to use our booked campsite anyway,...
Random Spring weekend in Chicago
25 photos
Kari wanted a weekend in Chicago. I wanted to my Venmo peeps. So we got back to the city!
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/random-spring-weekend-in-chicago/
First M4 Autocross
11 photos
First time auto crossing my M4. Second time auto crossing ever. We only got 4 runs due to weather but I got better each time and shaved 7 seconds off and only hit 1 cone. Fun day!
originally from:...
Colorado Spring Break 2022
120 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/colorado-spring-break-2022/
The Return of Bock Fest
76 photos
A few of us made a return to Bock Fest after the 2021 festival was canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Lots of laughs. Too much beer. Good times.
originally from:...
Teresa's Surprise 65th Birthday Visit
59 photos
With the help of Jeff - Kari and I planned a trip to visit Arizona to surprise Teresa for her 65th birthday. It was great to visit fam and get out of Iowa and enjoy some warmer weather.
originally...
Shotgun Chicago Bulls game with Harper!
21 photos
Harper invited me to a Bulls game a while back. Then a covid surge happened. Then a snow storm rolled in... but I decided to make the trip at the last minute and spent a night kicking it with Harper,...
NYE 2021
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2021/
Eddie's Brew. Our Gear.
25 photos
Eddie had some homebrew kits that he wasn't getting to, so he brought his ingredients over and we brewed up a batch on the grainfather.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/eddies-brew-our-gear/
Christmas 2021
45 photos
Another low-key Christmas. I do kinda miss the shenanigans, but it was still super awesome.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2021/
Ayla's wedding
11 photos
My younger cousin Ayla had a fairly last minute wedding with Gabino. We went, got to see some family and extended in-laws. I didn't get enough photos, but it was truly great to see everyone.
...
The last blowout of 2021
27 photos
Jeff wanted a blowout before heading south. We tried and did OK. Watching Iowa get stomped by Michigan in football put a bit of a damper on things, but we still got to enjoy some shopping, ice cream,...
Giving Thanks in 2021
66 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/giving-thanks-in-2021/
Eatin and shootin for Mathew's birthday
18 photos
Mathew turned 66. Vicki made us a good brunch. The girls went shopping and the boys went shooting. It was fun to shoot my childhood shotgun, as well as Mathew and Gabe's 22s.
originally from:...
DSM 4x4 Overlanding
54 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dsm-4x4-overlanding/
Hangin with Esther
49 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/hangin-with-esther/
Pre-Holiday Brew
23 photos
Brewin up some beer to enjoy at Thanksgiving and through the holidays.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/pre-holiday-brew/
Jeff and Chelsea's Dominican Wedding
120 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/jeff-and-chelseas-dominican-wedding/
Kari turns 40
152 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/kari-turns-40/
Rained Out Iowa Cubs Game
24 photos
Kari and I biked to the Iowa Cubs game to meet Kari's parents. It got rained out and we had to bike home in quite a storm.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/rained-out-iowa-cubs-game/
MV Camping
27 photos
On the way home from the Quad Cities, Kari and I decided to spend a night camping at the Palisades and hanging with Lindsey in Mount Vernon.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mv-camping/
Milestone Birthdays at Mom's
34 photos
Celebrating a few 40th birthdays and a 60th birthday this year.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/milestone-birthdays-at-moms/
Grillin Pizzas with Vicki and Mathew
13 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/grillin-pizzas-with-vicki-and-mathew/
Okobroji campin
57 photos
Josh, Jeff and I randomly planned to meet in Okoboji one weekend. I backed out after Benny died, but then last minute decided that a weekend with the dudes was exactly what I needed... and it was.
...
Camping in Bluffton
66 photos
Photos from a rainy/floody camping adventure at Randy's Bluffton campground near Decorah, Iowa
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/camping-in-bluffton/
Brewing with Ben and Eddie
39 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/brewing-with-ben-and-eddie/
Celebrating Norman, Mary and Elizabeth
62 photos
Photos from Norman's memorial, which happened to be on Mary Cozad's birthday... but we used the weekend to celebrate Elizabeth's birthday as well!
originally from:...
40th Birthday Party
156 photos
Photos from my 40th birthday party. Beer on tap. Catered Tacos. Nicole printed out 600 photos of me and stuck them all over our house. Kari secretly told everyone to dress like me. I got trolled...
Back to Chicago!
28 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/back-to-chicago/
Kevi comes back to DM
45 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/kevi-comes-back-to-dm/
South Dakota Camping
146 photos
Our first big trip with the new camper: exploring South Dakota's Badlands and Black Hills.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/south-dakota-camping/
Father's Day 2021
43 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/fathers-day-2021/
Maiden Voyage at Lake Red Rock
60 photos
Kari and I did a solo camping trip fairly close to home to test out the new camper, gear and make sure we had everything we needed.
originally from:...
Caeli's Wedding
24 photos
The flower girl from our wedding got married and we got to go! This was our first post-covid wedding. It was both overwhelming and awesome.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/caelis-wedding/
Memorial Day Brew
22 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/memorial-day-brew/
Dew Tour: Des Moines
18 photos
Des Moines just finished building the biggest skatepark in the country and then hosted the Dew Tour as one of the few post-covid Olympic qualifiers. We got tickets and it was awesome.
originally...
XTR Camper Build
75 photos
Some photos of my tiny, teardrop style camper built by Vintage Trailer Works and lightly modified by myself.
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/xtr-camper-build
Black Saddle Bike Delivery
20 photos
Mitch, one of my best hometown buddies, opened Black Saddle Bike Shop right when covid was becoming a thing.
I asked him to build me a custom bike with little direction. The only criteria was to...
Back in Public. Craig's Birthday
23 photos
Our first group outing after getting vaccinated. Patio beers, turned into a dive bar and a game of 7-14-21. It was exciting.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/back-in-public-craigs-birthday/
Cedar Deck Box
18 photos
Kari and I wanted a small table to set a plant and a deck speaker on, and then we got new deck furniture that came with covers... so we also wanted a place to stash those.
I couldn't find anything...
Fondue and NYE for two
26 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/fondue-and-nye-for-two/
Mini Snow Sesh with Garth
15 photos
Kari talked me into doing a mini photo session before the snow melted... which also turned out to be the day before we had to put Garth down. Glad we got these photos.
Photos by Kourtney Knapp
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Christmas 2020
98 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2020/
Thanksgiving for Two
51 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-for-two/
Off-roadin cousins
74 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/off-roadin-cousins/
15-year Alma Anniversary
133 photos
We had big plans for our 15-year anniversary, but COVID killed em... so we splurged on a 12-person cabin for 2 at 10,000 feet in Colorado.
originally from:...
Birthday sushis in Nevada
16 photos
Celebrating Kari's 39th with family in Nevada
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/birthday-sushis-in-nevada/
Homebrew Kegerator V2
42 photos
14 years ago, I built a small keezer to keep homebrew on tap in our house. It served us well and helped throw a few great parties, but we outgrew it and decided that we wanted a little more...
Grainfather X2
19 photos
I decided to replace my giant, propane all-grain homebrewing setup with the new 220v Grainfather. Kari's dad brought his Grainfather down and we made our first, dual Grainfather batches of homebrew.
...
The Bubble at Beed's Lake
18 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-bubble-at-beeds-lake/
The Pandemic at Lake Pepin
74 photos
To escape the monotony of quarantine life, Kari rented us a tiny home on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin for my birthday. We hung. We explored. We boated. It was weird as shit in a hick-ass...
Pine Lake Pandemic
24 photos
After following similar quarantine rules for a bit, we decided to do some weekend camping trip with Kari's parents.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/pine-lake-pandemic/
Colorado Cabin Quarantine
98 photos
Kari and I had planned to go snowboarding over her Spring break, but the COVID-19 virus had other plans... We still drove to the cabin that we'd reserved and just used it as a getaway quarantine.
...
Bock Fest 2020
125 photos
Photos from my 15th Bock Fest in New Ulm, Minnesota.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2020/
Nick's birthday masquerade ball
40 photos
For some reason our GFs decided that we should to go to a masquerade ball for Nick's birthday, haha. It was fun tho.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nicks-birthday-masquerade-ball/
AZ with Kari's Fam
59 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/az-with-karis-fam/
Dad and Brian Visit DM
43 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dad-and-brian-visit-dm/
Florida Boyz 2020
83 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/florida-boyz-2020/
Country Cruise
19 photos
On the last day of my winter break, I decided to get off the pavement with a country cruise in the Jeep.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/country-cruise/
Brooks' Dead End NYE party returns
89 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/brooks-dead-end-nye-party-returns/
Christmas 2019
87 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2019/
Garage Remodel
66 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/garage-remodel/
Thanksgiving 2019
54 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2019/
Halloween 2019
22 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-2019/
Pre birthday Lizzo Show
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/pre-birthday-lizzo-show/
Jamie and Conor's Wedding
29 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/jamie-and-conors-wedding/
Riot Fest 2019
40 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/riot-fest-2019/
Union Grove Park Camping
23 photos
A few photos from a camping trip at Union Grove State Park with Kari's parents
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/union-grove-park-camping/
Summer Break + Birthday trip to Japan
401 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/summer-break-birthday-trip-to-japan/
Fourth of July 2019
36 photos
Photos from our Fourth of July hangouts with the Reynolds family
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/fourth-of-july-2019/
Boyz Night @ the Iowa Cubbies
13 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/boyz-night-the-iowa-cubbies/
Grainfather's Day Brewing
21 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/grainfathers-day-brewing/
Demonios and Rhythmatics
14 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/demonios-and-rhythmatics/
Pianos, Pride and Freedia
36 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/pianos-pride-and-freedia/
Virginia is for Lovers
51 photos
Photos from a weekend trip to Virginia for my cousin Joshua's wedding.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/virginia-is-for-lovers/
O'brien Pizza Stuff
13 photos
Some photos of grillin pizzas with the o'briens
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/obrien-pizza-stuff/
Mitch's Big Day in Chicago
25 photos
Mitch turns 40
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mitchs-big-day-in-chicago/
Salvator Fest Stuff
15 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/salvator-fest-stuff/
Birthday Hangouts with Jeff
23 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/birthday-hangouts-with-jeff/
Kari's Kali Sleeve
8 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/karis-kali-sleeve/
Guest Bathroom Remodel
46 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/guest-bathroom-remodel/
Cuck Boy Reunion
20 photos
(minus Chad)
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/cuck-boy-reunion/
Bock Fest 2019
77 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2019/
Zach and Aaron visit for Dropkick Murphys
22 photos
Zach, Aaron, and I got back together to see the Dropkick Murphy's and run around Des Moines for a weekend.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/zach-and-aaron-visit-for-dropkick-...
Nick's Big KC MO 40th
43 photos
Celebrating Nick's 40th birthday with golf, food, beer, and ubering all around the Kansas City metro.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nicks-big-kc-mo-40th/
Minnesota Wintersports with Kari
61 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/minnesota-wintersports-with-kari/
Tia's 36th
13 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tias-36th/
Gravipups
13 photos
My coworking space, Gravitate donated some money to the ARL so that they would bring a bunch of puppies to our office.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/gravipups/
Julien's Post Holiday Holiday Party
26 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/juliens-post-holiday-holiday-party/
Brooks' Dead End NYE party
88 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/brooks-dead-end-nye-party/
All grain homebrewin with Zach and Minnis
15 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/all-grain-homebrewin-with-zach-and...
The driveway
25 photos
Photos from replacing and expanding our old, buckled driveway
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-driveway/
Christmas 2018
18 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2018/
Thanksgiving 2018
30 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2018/
Gravibrew
26 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/gravibrew/
Centering Router Dado Jig
8 photos
I recently went to a Best Shop Jigs workshop at my favorite woodworking store, The Woodsmith, and saw this handy little dado jig. So, I decided to throw one together with scraps that I had laying...
Cornell Homecoming 2018
41 photos
15 years out of college. Still hangin in Mount Vernon.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/cornell-homecoming-2018/
Oktoberfest at The Hall
15 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/oktoberfest-at-the-hall/
Riot Fest 2018
62 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/riot-fest-2018/
Venmo Offsite
32 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/venmo-offsite/
Nathan's Housewarming Weekend
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nathans-housewarming-weekend/
Canada Fishing 2018
206 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/canada-fishing-2018/
Venmo Hack Week
81 photos
Some photos from a summer week spent in Manhattan to work and hack with my Venmo peoples.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/venmo-hack-week/
Chicago with Mom and Rod
49 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/chicago-with-mom-and-rod/
Raccoon River Tater Float
9 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/raccoon-river-tater-float/
Reclaimed crates
21 photos
Our garage had this giant, plywood shelving system that was just taking up room, getting in the way, and not really providing much value... So, I decided to take it apart, but instead of throwing...
2018 80/35
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2018-8035/
Bike MS 2018
1 photo
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bike-ms-2018/
Bike the Drive
30 photos
Some photos from a weekend in Chicago where we biked down Lake Short Drive with Jon and Liz.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bike-the-drive/
Homebrewing with Matt and Tyler
14 photos
My buddy Matt asked if he could borrow my homebrew equipment... but he'd never brewed before. I told him to just come to my house and I'd show him the ropes. It was a fun time.
originally from:...
Walk MS 2018
43 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/walk-ms-2018/
Floating kitchen shelf
39 photos
5 years ago, I was given a couple big ol hunks of walnut. At the time, I decided to use 1 of them as a skateboard rack, which was admittedly kind of a waste of such a beautiful piece of wood, haha....
Joining Venmo. Visiting New York.
39 photos
A few photos from my visit to New York after joining Venmo.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/joining-venmo-visiting-new-york/
Visiting Georgia
41 photos
A few photos from visiting my sister in her new(ish) place in Georgia.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/visiting-georgia/
Bock Fest 2018
77 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2018/
Engagement photos
9 photos
Some hilarious photos from our engagement.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/engagement-photos/
A Wedding Date in Cancun
94 photos
Our good friend, Lindsey randomly asked Kari and me if we wanted to be her date for a destination wedding in Mexico... we said yes and wound up having a great time with a bunch of super rad folks at...
Turntable Nook
30 photos
Before finishing the handrail system in our house, I decided it'd be a good idea to get a little more practice with the finicky dark alkyd stain that I'd be using. So, I decided to work on the most...
WWE Raw
43 photos
My first pro "wrestling" event with Craig and Artie ... what a production.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/wwe-raw-2/
Marilyn Manson
11 photos
Marilyn Manson came to Des Moines... I went alone but wound up seeing a bunch of random friends there. It was a great show.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/marilyn-manson/
Tia's 35th
10 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tias-35th/
Florida Boyz
44 photos
My buddy, Kevi lives in Orlando and our other buddy Jeff was being sent to Orlando for work, sooo... it only made sense for me to tag along.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/florida-boyz/
The Chicago Blackhawks Sprint
18 photos
Kari bought me (well, us) tickets for another Blackhawks game this year. We'd originally planned on staying the whole weekend in Chicago, but Unfortunately, due to weird holiday season schedules,...
Christmas at Mom's
12 photos
A few photos from a very belated Christmas at mom's place
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-at-moms/
Holiday Party 2017
18 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/holiday-party-2017/
Bock Fest 2017
92 photos
One of the warmest Bock Fests we've been to. No snow. Good friends. Lederhosens.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2017/
San Diego with Victor
47 photos
On Christmas day, Kari and I road tripped to San Diego with her brother, Vic. It was my first time in the city and we were only there for a few days, but Victor showed us around to some awesome...
Arizona Christmas 2017
36 photos
Photos from celebrating our first Christmas from Kari's parents' winter home.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/arizona-christmas-2017/
Des Moines Christmas 2017
18 photos
Originally from derek.broox.com/photos/des-moines-christmas-2017
Thanksgiving 2017
53 photos
Kari and I hosted our first Thanksgiving this year. Here are some photos from the weekend.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2017/
Chuck Does Vegas
63 photos
When we asked Chuck what he wanted to do for his 40th birthday, he said, "Vegas!" ... so, we went to Vegas.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/chuck-does-vegas/
Vance Mural
18 photos
We had this big open stairwell in our house that was just begging for a giant piece of art... so, we commissioned Des Moines artist Chris Vance to paint us a mural. Here are a few photos of it.
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2017 Midcoast Road Rally
46 photos
It took some work, but I convinced Kari to be my navigator for this year's Iowa Road Rally. She was awesome, we got to see some amazing cars, and drive a couple hundred miles on fun roads with rad...
Cornell Homecoming 2017
31 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/cornell-homecoming-2017/
Kari gets a Range Rover
15 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/kari-gets-a-range-rover/
Cubs + Riot Fest 2017
29 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/riot-fest-2017/
Clear Lake 2017
21 photos
Another "camping" trip with my college buds.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/clear-lake-2017/
Asia 2017
238 photos
Photos from my first trip to Asia to do some research for work. We hit Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Tokyo.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/asia-2017/
Tug Fest 2017
38 photos
A few photos of the great Port Byron, Illinois vs LeClaire, Iowa Tug-of-war across the Mississippi river.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tug-fest-2017/
Dim Sum Cooking Class
9 photos
A few photos from a Dim Sum class that Kari and I went to at the Des Moines Social Club
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dim-sum-cooking-class/
Mitch and Jessica visit for 80/35
35 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mitch-and-jessica-visit-for-8035/
Jeff and Teresa's 40th Anniversary Party
26 photos
We hosted a party for Jeff and Teresa's 40th anniversary. Kari knows how to throw a good party.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/jeff-and-teresas-40th-anniversary-...
Bike MS 2017
20 photos
Another year of doing the Iowa Bike MS ride with some of our favorite peoples. Thanks for all of your support this year!
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bike-ms-2017/
Nicaragua
120 photos
Photos from our trip to Mukul resort in Nicaragua
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nicaragua/
Metallica at the Iowa Speedway
20 photos
Years ago, Metallica's manager Cliff Burnstein, told me, "next time Metallica's in town, let me know and I'll hook you up with VIP tickets." Ashton Kutcher brought them to Iowa for his...
Deck Remodel
18 photos
Photos of our deck expansion and remodel
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/deck-remodel/
Lil garden shed
7 photos
In our last house, i built a super nice garden/storage shed that was maybe a bit of overkill. In this house, we have a bigger garage, a workshop, and a lot more storage... so I just hired Gold Dome...
Women's March, Des Moines
10 photos
I was so caught up in the spirit of the women and the overall event, that I didn't take as many photos as I would've liked to... but here are a few from the women's march in Des Moines
originally...
First Blackhawks Game
20 photos
Kari got me tickets to a Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild game for Christmas. The top 2 teams in the division. Chicago lost 2-3. It was super awesome.
originally from:...
Obama's Farewell Speech
15 photos
A few photos from a quick trip to Chicago for Obama's farewell speech
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/obamas-farewell-speech/
Left Lane Tattoo
6 photos
For almost as long as I've been getting tattoos, I wanted something to represent me always doing everything fast... eating, driving, drinking, thinking, whatever. I eventually came to just getting...
Christmas 2016
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2016/
Wolf Side Piece
8 photos
Some photos from getting a wolf head tattooed on my left side. This was hands down the most painful tattoo I've ever gotten.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/wolf-side-piece/
Bock Fest 2016
45 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2016/
Glenwood Landscaping
8 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/glenwood-landscaping/
The old patio / shed
2 photos
At one point this was patio behind the walk-out basement. Then, it was converted into a make-shift, poorly built shed. We have plans to convert it back to a patio.
originally from:...
Exterior Remodel
9 photos
Someday we'll get to the good stuff...
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/exterior-remodel/
The Basement
5 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-basement/
The Basement Shop
13 photos
Documenting the progress of repairing and rebuilding the shop in my basement.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-basement-shop/
Mudroom Remodel
5 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mudroom-remodel/
Office Remodel
5 photos
Photos of converting the old dining room into an office.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/office-remodel/
Dining room remodel
37 photos
Photos from converting the old four-seasons porch into a dining room.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dining-room-remodel/
Kitchen Remodel
43 photos
Photos of our kitchen remodeling project
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-kitchen/
Living Room Remodel
19 photos
Photos of our living room remodeling project.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/living-room-remodel/
The Stairwell Remodel
11 photos
Photos from our stairwell opening and remodeling
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-stairwell/
Fireplace demolition
17 photos
Taking out the 25 square foot fireplace in the middle of the great room
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/fireplace-demolition/
Master Bedroom Remodel
3 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/master-bedroom-remodel/
Master Bathroom Remodel
38 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/master-bathroom/
Powder room remodel
18 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/powder-room-remodel/
Entryway remodel
3 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/entryway-remodel/
Watching the Cubs beat the Cardinals
17 photos
A few photos from a great day of watching the Cubs vs Cardinals at Wrigley field with a Todd, Red, and McCoy
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/watching-the-cubs-beat-the-cardinals/
Riot Fest 2016
29 photos
Kari and I got to spend a bit of time at Riot Fest while we were in town for Drea and Yusuf's wedding
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/riot-fest-2016/
Drea and Yusuf!
14 photos
A few photos I snapped during Drea and Yusuf's amazing wedding
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/drea-and-yusuf/
First Autocross
15 photos
Some photos from my first time doing autocross.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/first-autocross/
Thirty Five
32 photos
A few random photos from my 35th birthday weekend and the inaugural party at our new house.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thirty-five/
BMW Performance Center Redelivery
46 photos
Some photos from my trip to South Carolina to pick my new car up at the BMW Performance Center. I started the day out playing around on BMW's tracks, then high tailed it back to Iowa over the next 2...
Born Wild Summer Blowout
25 photos
We blew it out. I was carrying a camera and snapped a few party photos.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/born-wild-summer-blowout/
Bre'anna, Micah, and Grandpa's 80th
23 photos
Visiting the Quad Cities to hang out with family for Grandpa John's surprise 80th birthday party.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/breanna-micah-and-grandpas-80th/
4th of July, 2016
29 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/4th-of-july-2016/
Germany 2016
148 photos
Kari and I pay a visit to Germany to finally check a big one off my bucket list. European Delivery on an M series.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/germany-2016/
Christmas 2015
52 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2015/
Brooks' Dead End Ranch
39 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/brooks-dead-end-ranch/
The before photos
27 photos
Some photos of our second home before we started diving in and remodeling...
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-before-photos/
2015 Mid Coast Road Rally
44 photos
A few photos from the 2015 Road Rally around central Iowa. We didn't win, but I had an awesome navigator and a ton of fun.
I only wish I would've gotten more photos of all the awesome cars and...
Eye of Providence Tattoo
5 photos
The eye of providence. The all seeing eye. The illuninati. Etc.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/eye-of-providence-tattoo/
Riot Fest 2015
107 photos
Kari and I's first Riot Fest.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/riot-fest-2015/
BWCA 2015
141 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bwca-2015/
Lollapalooza 2015
128 photos
Another year. Another lollapalooza.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2015/
related blog: derek.broox.com/lollapalooza-2015/
Indianola Balloons
19 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/indianola-balloons/
Boston
108 photos
Kari and I had never been to Boston so we decided to spend a few days in the city after the family reunion in Maine.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/boston/
Maine
143 photos
A Myers family reunion on a lake in Maine with the Reynolds family.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/maine/
Mayakoba
150 photos
Photos from our trip to the Banyan Tree Mayakoba to celebrate Mindy and Ryan's wedding.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mayakoba/
Baseball with the Froehlichs
39 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/baseball-with-the-froehlichs/
Kari gets more script tattoos
8 photos
Kari gets a couple new tattoos from Emily Veach at Heroic Ink in Ames
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/kari-gets-more-script-tattoos/
Walk MS 2015
28 photos
Photos from the 2015 Walk MS event in Des Moines and afterparty at our place.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/walk-ms-2015/
Bock Fest 2015
97 photos
Photos from my (and Josh's) 10th year at Bock Fest. So many laughs. So much happiness. So much fun.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2015/
2015 BRR Ride
28 photos
Photos from my first BRR ride, a bike ride between 2 small Iowa towns.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2015-brr-ride/
Christmas 2014
87 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2014/
Thanksgiving 2014
55 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2014/
The Last Night at Stix
40 photos
Some photos from the night before Stix Ankeny closed.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-last-night-at-stix/
Halloween 2014
27 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-2014/
Roofin and Repellin
13 photos
Watching people repel down the Financial building from the top of the Fleming building with Alexander and Joe Crimmings
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/roofin-and-repellin/
Atmosphere on the River
23 photos
Photos from the Atmosphere, Prof, and Dem Atlas show at Nitefall on the River in Des Moines.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/atmosphere-on-the-river/
Tug Fest 2014
53 photos
Kari and I made it back to the Quad Cities for our first Tug Fest in 10 years. Here are some of the photos I snapped.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tug-fest-2014/
Lollapalooza 2014
68 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2014/
Texas 2014
71 photos
Photos from Kari and I's trip to San Antonio and Austin to visit my sister and Melodee.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/texas-2014/
Walk MS Des Moines 2014
72 photos
A great day of walking, eating, drinking, and hanging out with Kari and some of her best friends.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/walk-ms-des-moines-2014/
2011 Volkswagen GTI
11 photos
My 5th vehicle, a 2011 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2011-volkswagen-gti/
Josh & Craig's 30th Royal Rumble
63 photos
Craig and Chapman rented out the Beaverdale VFW and had everyone dress up as pro wrestlers to bring in their 30th Birthday. It was ridiculous.
originally from:...
Johnson Family Reconnection
23 photos
Photos from a trip home to celebrate my Grandpa Emil's life. It was great to reconnect with so much family.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/johnson-family-reconnection/
Reel Big Fish
18 photos
At the last minute, Kari, Germ, and I went to see Reel Big Fish. It was a great idea. Such a fun, live show.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/reel-big-fish/
Dominican Republic
142 photos
Photos from my first trip to the Dominican Republic. Lots of swimming, relaxing, eating, and drinking around Bavaro Beach with a small day trip to Macao Beach.
originally from:...
Bock Fest 2014
114 photos
Photos from the weekend of my 9th year at August Schell's Bock Fest. Dance party friday. Bock Fest Saturday. We are out of control
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2014/
Joker's 1st Anniversary
58 photos
Dustin came home to play Joker's 1 year anniversary. We partied.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/jokers-1st-anniversary/
Christmas 2013
55 photos
Photos from our Christmas celebrations at home, Marion, and the Quad Cities.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2013/
Holiday Party 2013
13 photos
Photos from a small holiday party that Kari and I hosted. Good foods, drinks, and friends.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/holiday-party-2013/
Thanksgiving 2013
44 photos
Photos from a great Thanksgiving with Kari's family in Marion. Drinks at RG Books, family, hookahs, homebrewing, state fair food fry, etc.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2013/
Mark and Tara's Wedding Weekend
57 photos
Some photos from a ridiculous, hilarious, and super fun weekend in the twin cities for Mark and Tara's wedding.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mark-and-taras-wedding-weekend/
Clear Lake Campin
15 photos
A mega camping fiasco barely documented by photos. Craig got lost in the woods in the middle of the night (mostly my fault), we beached, swam, camped, drank, made fire, etc.
originally from:...
Clint n Jacqui's Boat Ride
15 photos
Clint and Jacqui threw a boat party for all their friends to (sorta) celebrate their secret marriage. It was awesome. Also, Chicago was so pretty that I forgot to take any photos of my friends.
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Filigree K Side Piece
12 photos
Photos of my big ol, black and gray ornamental/filigree K tattoo on my side. Done by Joshua Bowers at Iron Heart Tattoo. It stands for Kari.
originally from:...
2013 Mid Coast Road Rally
77 photos
Some of my photos from the 2013 Mid Coast Road Rally.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2013-mid-coast-road-rally/
Subsonic Social 28
87 photos
Jesse Aldridge asked me to shoot photos for his 18+ Subsonic Social Masquerade party. It was hilarious and awesome. I was old. These kids like to party.
originally from:...
Baby Pics
47 photos
Some photos of myself before going off to elementary school.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/baby-pics/
BWCA 2013
158 photos
Photos from my second trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bwca-2013/
Lollapalooza 2013
128 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2013/
Rock and Rye Crawl
31 photos
Pub crawling on the way to Rock and Rye Fest with an (attempted) tour of Templeton Rye.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/rock-and-rye-crawl/
2013 80/35 Music Fest
63 photos
Here are some of my crappy point-n-shoot photos from the few shows I saw at 80/35 this year. The non-local line-up was "meh" in my opinion, but Wu-Tang all showed up (minus ODB) and they...
Black Flag at Wooly's
20 photos
Some photos from the Black Flag show featuring Good For You. Black Flag had original members Greg Ginn and Ron Reyes with added drummer Gregory Moore and bassist Dave Klein. Good For You was...
Rankin's Wedding
60 photos
Sean and Loretta got married! Here are some wedding party photos I took after the real photographers went home.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/rankins-wedding/
Kari's Not Home Party
34 photos
Photos from another last minute "Kari\'s not home" party.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/karis-not-home-party/
Rankin's Bachelor Party
75 photos
Photos from Sean's bachelor party spent almost entirely in a schoolbus, haha. It was a blast. Iowa.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/rankins-bachelor-party/
Tia and Craig get Married
127 photos
A ton of photos of Tia, Craig, and a bunch of close friends straight celebrating their marriage! This was definitely not a party to miss.
originally from:...
Diverse at Joker's
56 photos
Diverse just happened to be back in town the night before Tia and Craig's wedding. Here's a bunch of photos of us partying and goofing around.
originally from:...
Pre-wedding Golfin
18 photos
Getting in a quick round of golf before that Craig O'Brien gets married
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/pre-wedding-golfin/
A Bottle at Lime
16 photos
Havin a good time and enjoying a bottle at Lime Lounge with some friends.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/a-bottle-at-lime/
Lighting Install
5 photos
Photos of my first modification to my VW GTI. Replacing the stock, incandescent white footwell lights with 6 wafer red LEDs from deautokey
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lighting-install/
Bock Fest 2013
122 photos
Photos from a weekend spent in New Ulm with some of my best buddies.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2013/
Tia's 30th Birthday Party
44 photos
Celebrating Tia's birthday with an 80s style house party.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tias-30th-birthday-party/
The 57th Presidential Inauguration
112 photos
Photos from Kari and I\'s trip to DC for the second inauguration of President Obama.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-57th-presidential-inauguration/
Tahoe
99 photos
Photos from a trip and brainstorming session with Harper, Dylan, and Clint.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tahoe/
Digital Frame
613 photos
A collection of photos that I use to populate picture frames and screen savers.
NYE 2012
11 photos
A few photos from our random New Years running around Des Moines and Ankeny with Lindsey.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2012/
Christmas 2012
80 photos
Another great Christmas spent with Kari, the Reynolds family, mom, Rod, and friends
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2012/
kari's Iowa/Illinois Tattoo
11 photos
Kari gets tattoos of Iowa and Illinois with hearts in her favorite cities.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/karis-iowaillinois-tattoo/
Thanksgiving 2012
60 photos
RG Books, Eating, Drinking, and homebrewing with friends and family. Tradition.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2012/
Special Friends in Chicago
17 photos
Running around with Kari, Mitch and Jessica on my last night in Chicago.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/special-friends-in-chicago/
The Day After the Election
15 photos
Hanging out at HQ and on the wit rooftop the day after the election.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/the-day-after-the-election/
Election Night
16 photos
Photos from President Obama's election night rally
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/election-night/
Dad's Chicago Visit
28 photos
A few photos from dad's weekend trip to Chicago.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dads-chicago-visit/
Shannon's Wedding and Kari's Birthday
39 photos
Photos from Matt and Shannon's wedding reception, Korean Karaoke with OFA tech, and dancing with Kari and Drea
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/shannons-wedding-and-karis-birthday/
Drea's Birthday
27 photos
Celebrating Drea's Birthday over tapas, dive bars, and dancing.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dreas-birthday/
Labor Day 2012
24 photos
A great, but short weekend spent in Iowa to see the president speak, and hang out with family while my uncle was inducted into the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
originally from:...
Lollapalooza 2012
158 photos
Photos from another great Lollapalooza weekend.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2012/
related blog: derek.broox.com/lollapalooza-2012/
Chicago Sunrise
7 photos
A random evening where I stayed out late and then decided to chill on the roof deck until the sun rose.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/chicago-sunrise/
Autobahn with Jon
29 photos
My buddy/cousin Jon got to spend a weekend running his amazingly built car around the autobahn track in Joliet, IL. I came to hang out for an afternoon and took a few photos.
originally from:...
2012 80/35 Music Fest
69 photos
Running around with Mitch, Jessica, and Wingert during the 2012 Des Moines 80/35 festival.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2012-8035-music-fest/
4th of July 2012
23 photos
Hanging out, eating, and drinking with friends and family during the week of the fourth.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/4th-of-july-2012/
Chicago Cubs Rooftop
27 photos
Enjoying an all inclusive Cubs game from a rooftop deck with Kari and Ryan.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/chicago-cubs-rooftop/
Dancing and Blues
11 photos
Dancing and listening to good music with Kari and Drea.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dancing-and-blues/
Mother's Day Feast
18 photos
Celebrating Mothers day by hanging out and making a whole mess of spring rolls and sushi.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mothers-day-feast/
Elizabeth's Wedding
50 photos
Photos from a weekend of running around the Arizona desert to celebrate Elizabeth and Steph's wedding.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/elizabeths-wedding/
Jeff's 56th Birthday Celebration
44 photos
Celebrating Kari's dad's birthday by hanging out in the garage homebrewing, smoking cigars, and playing Irish ringboard.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/jeffs-56th-birthday-celebration/
St Patrick's Day 2012
49 photos
Spending St Patrick's Day in Chicago with Kari, Nick, Nicole, Tia, Craig, and Drea.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/st-patricks-day-2012/
Bock Fest 2012
128 photos
Another year running around Minnesota for August Schell Brewery's Bock Fest. We had a small group this year but still had a great time. So much laughing.
originally from:...
Des Moines Visit
15 photos
A few photos from a trip back to Des Moines to hang out with friends and be with Kari during surgery.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/des-moines-visit-2/
Tia's Chicago Birthday
19 photos
Celebrating Tia's 29th birthday in Chicago with friends
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/tias-chicago-birthday/
NYE 2011
9 photos
Running around with Kari, Drea, Tag, Mikey, and friends for NYE. First top, some random loft/warehouse party. Final stop, Caroline and Gillian\'s.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2011/
Christmas 2011
52 photos
A great Christmas in Des Moines, Marion, and Bettendorf.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2011/
Big Omaha 2011
9 photos
A few photos from Big Omaha 2011. Note: I didn\'t take any of these.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/big-omaha-2011/
Napa Valley
158 photos
Photos from a long weekend in San Francisco and Napa Valley to celebrate Kari's 30th birthday.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/napa-valley/
High Rise Air Show
16 photos
Some photos while hanging out at Henson's buddy's high rise condo during the Chicago Air and Water show
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/high-rise-air-show/
Nick and I's Going Away Party
18 photos
Getting together some of our Des Moines friends before Nick and I departed for Chicago.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nick-and-is-going-away-party/
Lollapalooza 2011
114 photos
Photos from Kari and I's 5th year at Lollapalooza
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2011/
related blog: derek.broox.com/lollapalooza-2011/
Carrie Temm's Wedding
44 photos
Photos from a weekend in Kansas City for Carrie Temm's wedding
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/carrie-temms-wedding/
Dinner Party for Drea
10 photos
Photos from a little Dinner party we hosted to see Drea off before she moves back to Chicago.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dinner-party-for-drea/
Hot Amana
7 photos
A pit stop in Amana to visit family for Grandpa John's 75th Birthday
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/hot-amana/
Marion Grillout
8 photos
Grilling and visiting at the Reynolds house while Stephanie and Joyce are in town
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/marion-grillout/
Split Tree Trimming
17 photos
One of my 6 year old Osier trees split pretty badly... Here are some photos of German and I trying to save it by cutting off the bad branch.
originally from:...
Byron Hills Golfing
27 photos
A round of Golf at my hometown golf course with Rich, Mitch, and Pat... while Chad Orr hung out and took photos, ha
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/byron-hills-golfing/
Raw Cooking Session
12 photos
Learning about, cooking, and enjoying raw food with Kelsey from Happy Avocado.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/raw-cooking-session/
2011 80/35 Festival
71 photos
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2011-8035-festival/
Fathers Day Homebrewing
21 photos
Some photos from hanging out, homebrewing, and grilling in Marion
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/fathers-day-homebrewing/
Minnesota Memorial Day Trip
44 photos
Jeff decided to take a random trip up to Minnesota since he missed this year's bock fest... and I decided at the last minute to tag along.
originally from:...
Ricky's Wedding
16 photos
A few photos from Ricky's wedding reception and going out with friends afterwards.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/rickys-wedding/
Breaking in Tia and Craig's House
27 photos
A celebration to celebrate Craig's birthday as well as he and Tia's new house
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/breaking-in-tia-and-craigs-house/
Party Elbow Release Party
27 photos
Some photos from the release party for my buddy Dustin's (DJ Diverse) new mixtape.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/party-elbow-release-party/
Homebrewing for Jeff's Birthday
27 photos
Some photos from a homebrew session and birthday celebrations with Kari's dad. The homebrew photos are selects from the timelapse video we made during the process.
originally from:...
Left Sleeve
11 photos
Continuing down my left arm with the number 81, a phonograph, an hourglass, and more filigree
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/left-sleeve/
Das Racist in Iowa City
17 photos
Diverse, Red, and I made a quick trip to Iowa City to check out the Hood Internet/Das Racist show at the Yacht Club
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/das-racist-in-iowa-city/
Garth's 3rd Birthday
4 photos
Since we don't know Garth's actual birthday, we decided to celebrate his 3rd birthday 1 year after we brought him home. We got him a dog cake, he was nervous about it.
originally from:...
Omens at Vaudeville Mews
14 photos
Watty asked me to stop down and take pics of his Band, Omens. I did. Their set was short, but awesome.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/omens-at-vaudeville-mews/
Kari's Name Tattoos
9 photos
Kari's gets Ninja and Derek tattoos from Carrie Black at Bigfoot Tattoo. So rad.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/karis-name-tattoos/
2011 St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
30 photos
Photos from St Patrick's Day in Chicago with Diverse and at home with wifey and friends
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2011-st-patricks-day-celebrations/
Bock Fest 2011
67 photos
Another weekend in Minnesota for the August Schell Bock Fest.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2011/
Lyrics Born at Vaudeville Mews
21 photos
Lyrics Born and Keys n Krates came to Des Moines and put on an excellent show that hardly anyone showed up for.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lyrics-born-at-vaudeville-mews/
NYE 2010
32 photos
New Years Eve with Jeff and Iulia - with some late night drop-ins from other friends THROUGH A FISHEYE LENS
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2010/
Christmas 2010
78 photos
Photos from the various Christmas celebrations of 2010
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2010/
Newspapers
8 photos
Scans of various newspaper articles I've been a part of.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/newspapers/
Thanksgiving 2010
45 photos
Thanksgiving with the Reynolds Family. Continuing our Wednesday night RG Books tradition followed by lots of food. This year, we added a new tradition to the mix - homebrewing.
originally from:...
Boomerang and Mathew's Birthday
15 photos
A few photos from one of my uncle Mathew's shows and some birthday bowling.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/boomerang-and-mathews-birthday/
Giants Parade
13 photos
Photos from the SF Giants World Series Champions parade
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/giants-parade/
Halloween 2010
7 photos
I decided to be a nerd and Kari wanted to wear her prom old dress... so I was a nerd taking Kari to prom
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-2010/
Wingert's Wedding
39 photos
A few photos from Jeff and Iulia's wedding.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/wingerts-wedding/
Seth and Troy's Halloween Party
63 photos
Photos from a solid Wednesday night party at Seth and Troy's place.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/seth-and-troys-halloween-party/
Cornell Homecoming 2010
6 photos
A quick Mount Vernon visit to have a couple drinks at Chameleons with friends.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/cornell-homecoming-2010/
Ireland
220 photos
Photos from Kari and I's 5 year anniversary trip to Ireland
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/ireland/
Anthony's Wedding Reception
1 photo
A few photos from Anthony and Anna's wedding reception. Pretty crazy that my little cousin is married...
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/anthonys-wedding-reception/
Wingert's Bachelor Party
120 photos
Photos from a rowdy weekend in a house we rented out on Lake Panorama
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/wingerts-bachelor-party/
DM Staycation
25 photos
A few photos from Kari and I's weekend of exploring Des Moines
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/dm-staycation/
2010 Iowa State Fair
24 photos
Some photos of another disgusting trip to the Iowa State Fair
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/2010-iowa-state-fair/
Josh's 30th Birthday
57 photos
Photos from a weekend spent in Minnesota celebrating Josh's birthday
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/joshs-30th-birthday/
Lollapalooza 2010
184 photos
Some of my photos from another great year at Lollapalooza
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2010/
29th Birthday Stuffs
7 photos
Some random dinner photos from my 29th birthday celebrations with family. I like to hold cake and pie.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/29th-birthday-stuffs/
Mitch, Rich, n Rankin Visit
48 photos
A few of my hometown buddies and their girlfriends paid us a visit. Here are some photos of us running around on Saturday night.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/mitch-rich-n-rankin-visit/
Robyn and Joe's Wedding
13 photos
A few pics from my cousin Robyn's wedding and hanging out with friends in the QC.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/robyn-and-joes-wedding/
Leeperland Wedding
74 photos
Photos from Nick and Nicole's amazing wedding. Unfortunately, I was horrible at using my camera, so most of these photos are taken by Jen Sieveking: www.jensieveking.com/
originally from:...
Vic's Cthulhu Tattoo
26 photos
Vic's first tattoo - of the old horror character Cthulhu. Done by Joshua Bowers at Iron Heart Tattoo.
originally from: derek.broox.com/photos/vics-cthulhu-tattoo/
Richie's 30th Birthday Party
21 photos
Swimming at the Poolside Flamingo, Port Byron bars, and country shenanigans.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/richies-30th-birthday-party/
Fathers Day 2010
12 photos
A stop at dad's place, trip to chicago, and another stop in Marion
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/fathers-day-2010/
Leeperland Couple's Shower
65 photos
Photos from the "stock your bar" and "night on the town" couple's shower that we had for Nick and Nicole
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/leeperland-couples-shower/
Shut Up and Party
25 photos
Some photos from DJ Diverse's "Shut Up and Party" CD release party at Liars Club.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/shut-up-and-party/
Nick's KC Bachelor Party
69 photos
A bunch of friends got together in Kansas City to celebrate Nick's bachelorhood. First Night in the Plaza and Westport. Second night in the Power and Light District.
originally from:...
Sushi with Nick and Mom
5 photos
Mom came into town to hang out for a day... so we made spring rolls n sushi.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/sushi-with-nick-and-mom/
Elton John
23 photos
We took Jeff to see Elton John at Wells Fargo Arena for his Birthday. It was awesome.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/elton-john/
Milwaukee Trip
73 photos
Ando planned a big ol group trip to Milwaukee around the fact that he was singing the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns game. Friday, we ran around near Jed's house in...
Jeff's 54th Birthday
15 photos
A trip to Marion/CR for Jeff's birthday. Sushi, movies, hookahs, historic documents, and sampling of old liquor.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/jeffs-54th-birthday/
Homemade Pho
1 photo
Tia came over and showed us all how to make pho, while we showed everyone how to make spring rolls.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/homemade-pho/
St. Patrick's Day 2010
115 photos
Photos from an awesome day of running around downtown with kari and friends. The Des Moines parade, Liars Club block party, etc.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/st-patricks-day-2010/
Visting Tara and Snowboarding
8 photos
A few photos from a weekend trip to visit Tara at her new place and do some Snowboarding at Afton Alps
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/visting-tara-and-snowboarding/
Harper Soundboard
6 photos
Here are some screenshots from my first Android app, which I made for a little contest Harper was having. It's pretty dumb, haha. The fourth screenshot explains how the app came about.
originally...
Urbandale Jib Session
14 photos
Anthony, Gabe and I headed out to the Walker Johnston skatepark for a little snowboard jib session
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/urbandale-jib-session/
Bock Fest 2010
92 photos
Photos from our 5th annual Bock Fest trip. This also marked August Schell's 150th anniversary.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2010/
Mingo and Stix
33 photos
A random night running around with Red... First, visiting German at Ozzy's, a stop at Stix, then back to my place for video games n champagne
originally from:...
NYE 2009
84 photos
Bringing in the 2010 at the Union Bar with Diverse and friends.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/nye-2009/
Christmas 2009
73 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/christmas-2009/
German's Birthday
36 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/germans-birthday/
Liars Club Masquerade Party
28 photos
Some of my photos from the Liars Club X-Mas Ball... A Nightmare Masquerade
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/liars-club-masquerade-party/
Mechanical Bee Tattoo
19 photos
Photos of my mechanical bee and filigree tattoo by Joshua Bowers at Iron Heart. Why a mechanical bee? I feel like people's reasons for getting tattoos and tattoo meanings are always cheesy, but...
Holiday Dinner
17 photos
Kari decided she wanted to make a fancy dinner. So we basically picked friends names at random to come have dinner with us. It turned out awesome.
originally from:...
Long Beach n Hollywood
22 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/long-beach-n-hollywood/
Kari's Left Arm Tattoo
18 photos
Kari's apple branch/blossom tattoo from Joshua Bowers at Iron Heart Tattoo.
The idea started off as a tree tattoo to symbolize learning, then Josh had the idea to make it an apple tree with blossoms...
Thanksgiving 2009
22 photos
Pics from some thanksgiving celebrations in Des Moines, Newton, and Marion
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/thanksgiving-2009/
ICP at Val Air
16 photos
Some phone pics from the Insane Clown Posse - Bang Pow Boom show at Val Air Ballroom
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/icp-at-val-air/
Partying for Mary's 50th
30 photos
Mary Coffin had a fancy 50th birthday party, we attended then went out for the night. It was a great night with Kari.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/partying-for-marys-50th/
First Outdoor Brew
18 photos
We finally got all the parts ready to do our first full boil batch of homebrew outside. It was awesome, and lots of people stopped by to hang out n help out.
originally from:...
Turbo n Stix
28 photos
Turbo was in town so we hung out for the evening... then I ran to liars club and Stix.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/turbo-n-stix/
Halloween 2009
39 photos
Batman and Robin running around Des Moines with friends.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/halloween-2009/
Riverdale Class of 99 - 10 Year Reunion
22 photos
Pics from my 10 year HS reunion on the Celebration Belle. I wish more people would've been there and it would've been a bit more organized, but it was nice to see some old faces for sure.
I...
Cigars in Jeff's Basement
10 photos
Jeff got a hold of some cuban cigars, we decided to break in his basement with them.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/cigars-in-jeffs-basement/
Cornell Homecoming 2009
98 photos
Kari's 5 year reunion. Lots of Thetas. Lots of fun.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/cornell-homecoming-2009/
New York and Jersey
125 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/new-york-and-jersey/
Rankin Visits DM
11 photos
Rankin, Loretta, and Brent came to town for the Dave Matthews concert. We met up with them afterwards at Liars Club.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/rankin-visits-dm/
Chicago with Diverse
157 photos
Diverse got his first gigs in Chicago... and I never pass up an excuse to party in Chicago. Friday at Le Passage, Saturday at Angels and Kings, then Soundbar with Harper and friends.
originally...
Labor Day Boating
11 photos
A day on Sailorville Lake with Diverse, German, and Erini
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/labor-day-boating/
Neon Spaceship at Liars Club
81 photos
DJ Diverse and White Shadow rocked a neon party at Liars Club for Labor Day. It was awesome, my pants were amazing, everyone had fun. Unfortunately though, someone was handing out shutter shades.
...
Cedar River/Palisades Float
41 photos
Kayaking the Cedar River from the Palisades and spending some time at Sutliff.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/cedar-riverpalisades-float/
South Raccoon Float
19 photos
Kayaking the south Raccoon River with Jeff, Nathan, Nick, and Zach
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/south-raccoon-float/
28th Birthday Stuffs
17 photos
Dinner and drinks with my mom in the QC and friends in DM.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/28th-birthday-stuffs/
Middle Raccoon Float
14 photos
Kayaking the middle raccoon river with Kari, Matthew, Vicki, and Anthony
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/middle-raccoon-float/
BWCA 2009
116 photos
Photos from my first trip to the boundary waters
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/bwca-2009/
related blog: http://derek.broox.com/boundary-waters-2009/
Lollapalooza 2009
124 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/lollapalooza-2009/
related blog: http://derek.broox.com/lollapalooza-2009/
Hip-Hop and Clubbing with Ben
72 photos
Ben Stockwell and his ARMY frind Chris stayed with us for some ARMY stuff. We partied.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/hip-hop-and-clubbing-with-ben/
Liz and Jon's Wedding
130 photos
Jon and Elizabeth had a really nice wedding on the Chicago river and Lake Michigan
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/liz-and-jons-wedding/
2009 80/35 Music Fest
140 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/2009-8035-music-fest/
4th of July 2009
32 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/4th-of-july-2009/
Fathers Day 2009
61 photos
Clubbing, Grilling, and Smoking with dad.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/fathers-day-2009/
South Skunk Float
37 photos
A nice day kayaking on the South Skunk river with the cousins.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/south-skunk-float/
Homemade Sushi Saturday
12 photos
Some homemade sushi with the leeperlands and the wingertojaevas
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/homemade-sushi-saturday/
Liars Clubbing
60 photos
Another random night at Liars Club with Diverse, Red, German, and friends
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/liars-clubbing/
Crystal Head Vodka
8 photos
So I got a bottle of that new Crystal Head vodka stuff. Which gave me a fun subject to play with some LED/light photos...
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/crystal-head-vodka/
Wingert's House Party Weekend
81 photos
Josh visits town, Jeff and Iulia get engaged
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/wingerts-house-party-weekend/
Anthony's Graduation
17 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/anthonys-graduation/
Harpers Ferry Lodge 2009
55 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/harpers-ferry-lodge-2009/
Mothers Day 09
24 photos
Mother's Day in the QC
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/mothers-day-09/
Joyce's 60th Birthday
44 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/joyces-60th-birthday/
VEISHEA at Club Element
55 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/veishea-at-club-element/
2009 DM Broomball Tournament
32 photos
A fun weekend where all the Northerners come down and destroy us.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/2009-dm-broomball-tournament/
Gross Domestic Product 2009
49 photos
Des Moines GDP at Hotel Fort Des Moines
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/gross-domestic-product-2009/
A Fight and a Party
67 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/a-fight-and-a-party/
Stix and Sticks
34 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/stix-and-sticks/
Arizona 09
207 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/arizona-09/
Asian Food Night
43 photos
Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese appetizers at Vicki's
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/asian-food-night/
Bock Fest 2009
112 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/bock-fest-2009/
Nick's 30th Birthday
50 photos
at Liar's Club and Hessen Haus
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/nicks-30th-birthday/
Des Moines Winter Games 2009
116 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/des-moines-winter-games-2009/
Lindsey and Stevee's Birthday
42 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/lindsey-and-stevees-birthday/
Nathan's First Night at Stix
54 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/nathans-first-night-at-stix/
Broomball at Wells Fargo Arena
13 photos
Some people from our broomball league got asked to play during an intermission of the Iowa Chops game as an advertisement for the upcoming Des Moines Winter Games. Here are some pics.
originally...
Girl Talk at People's, Des Moines
33 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/girl-talk-at-peoples-des-moines/
Ando's First Night at Stix
26 photos
Ando started DJing at stix. Here are pics from his first night.
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/andos-first-night-at-stix/
Diverse at Liar's Club
7 photos
originally from: http://derek.broox.com/photos/diverse-at-liars-club/