A Year in the Life of President Bush (a lot of photos): Part 2 (April

This is the second part of the 2008 review and as was true for part one the following photos may not necessarily be the best photos or the most important but they are chosen because they appeal to me and hopefully to you as well. It maybe because of the content, the expression on the face(s) or just an unusual photo.

As I explained there are so many photos I have split this thread into 4 the first one will be January - March, this one the the second one April - June, the third July - September and the fourth October - December 2008.

As with the normal Day in the Life Thread I would request that photos are not posted until the all clear so that we have a chronology series of photos.

President George W. Bush and Jenna Bush pose for a photographer Saturday, May 10, 2008, prior to Jenna's wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose with daughters Jenna and Barbara Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, prior to the wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Henry Hager and Jenna Bush exchange vows at the altar Saturday, May 10, 2008, during their wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. Presiding over the ceremony is the Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell of Houston's Windsor Village United Methodist Church. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and Mr. and Mrs. John Hager pose with the newly married couple, Jenna and Henry Hager, in front of the altar Saturday, May 10, 2008, after their wedding ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hager pose for photographs along the lake at Prairie Chapel Ranch following their wedding ceremony Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Henry and Jenna Hager pause as they cut their wedding cake Saturday, May 10, 2008, during a reception in their honor following the ceremony at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

The Nashville-based Super T and His Dance Band perform during the wedding reception of Henry and Jenna Hager Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush talk with the media Sunday, May 11, 2008, as they prepare to depart Waco en route to Washington, D.C. Wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day, the President said, "This Mother's Day weekend was awfully special for Laura and me. Our little girl, Jenna, married a really good guy, Henry Hager....The President also sent his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the tornadoes in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by Israel's Ambassador Yitzhak Eldan, left, President Shimon Peres, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during the playing of the national anthems Wednesday, May 14, 2008, during arrival ceremonies in honor of President and Mrs. Bush at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Israel's President Shimon Peres stand on the red carpet before walking through an honor guard Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. The two leaders met shortly after the late morning arrival by President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meet Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and President Shimon Peres of Israel smile for photographers Wednesday, May 14, 2008, during their meeting at President Peres' Jerusalem residence. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush joins students at Hand in Hand School for Jewish-Arab Education Wednesday, May 14, 2008, during her visit to Jerusalem. Joining her on the tour of the school that provides integrated, bilingual education to Jewish and Arab students in Israel is Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, listen to Mr. Mordechi Eliav, the Founder and Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, during their visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem Wednesday, May 14, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Listening to Mr. Mordechi Eliav as he describes the ongoing construction project that is the Western Wall Tunnels, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, participate in a tour of the Jerusalem site Wednesday, May 14, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are seen with Israeli leaders Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, and Israeli President Shimon Peres during the playing of the National Anthem Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Jerusalem, during a celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary as a nation at the Israeli Presidential Conference 2008 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks during the Israeli Presidential Conference 2008 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in celebration of nation's 60th anniversary. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel, share a moment as they stop during their tour of Masada Thursday, May 15, 2008 with Mrs. Laura Bush to learn about the historic fortress's water system. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Director Eitan Campbell describes the water system of Masada to President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, Thursday, May 15, 2008, as they tour the historic fortress built by King Herod of Judea, who ruled from 37 BC to 4 BC and chose the site as a refuge against his enemies and as a winter palace. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert listen as President George W. Bush talks about the water system at Masada, the historic fortress built by King Herod of Judea. The couple's toured the National Park Thursday, May 15, 2008, during the visit to Israel by President and Mrs. Bush to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the country's independence. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush listens to Eitan Campbell, Director of Masada National Park, as they take a break during their tour Thursday, May 15, 2008, of the historic Israeli fortress located on the eastern fringe of the Judean Desert near the shore of the Dead Sea. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shakes hands with American students from Connecticut, Massachusetts and California who are volunteering at Masada National Park in Masada, Israel. The President met the young men as he toured the historic site with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush pauses during her tour of Masada National Park Thursday, May 15, 2008. The palatial fortress built by King Herod of Judea, sits atop a plateau overlooking the Judean Desert. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush visits Masada National Park Thursday, May 15, 2008, during a visit by she and President George W. Bush to Israel. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Dalia Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset, review the Knesset Guard of Honor Thursday, May 15, 2008, during the arrival ceremony for President and Mrs. Laura Bush at the Israel Parliament in Jerusalem. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush participates in a wreath-laying ceremony during his visit Thursday, May 15, 2008, to the Knesset in Jerusalem. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush sits with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert before the start of Thursday's afternoon session at the Knesset in Jerusalem. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush acknowledges Dalia Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset, as he visits the Israeli parliament Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Jerusalem. At right is Israel's President Shimon Peres. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush stands with Dalia Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset, and Israel's President Shimon Peres on the floor of the Knesset Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Jerusalem. During his remarks to the members of the Israel parliament, President Bush said, "We gather to mark a momentous occasion. Sixty years ago in Tel Aviv, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel's independence, founded on the "natural right of the Jewish people to be masters of their own fate." What followed was more than the establishment of a new country. It was the redemption of an ancient promise given to Abraham and Moses and David -- a homeland for the chosen people Eretz Yisrael." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush receives a standing ovation by members of the Knesset Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Jerusalem. Acknowledging the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence, the President told the Israeli parliament, "Earlier today, I visited Masada, an inspiring monument to courage and sacrifice. At this historic site, Israeli soldiers swear an oath: "Masada shall never fall again." Citizens of Israel: Masada shall never fall again, and America will be at your side." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a roundtable discussion with a group of youths at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem Friday, May 16, 2008. Young leaders interested in fostering peace in their country, the youths represented cross cultures, including Jews, Israel Arabs, Palestinians and an immigrant from Ethiopia. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Amanda Weiss, Director of Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem, leads President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush on a tour of the museum Friday, May 16, 2008. Founded by the late Dr. Elie Borowski, the museum fulfills his goal to assemble as many objects from the biblical period as could be found in order to create an institution of learning – a unique resource of universal stature where people of all faiths would come to learn about biblical history and return to the morals and ethics of the Bible. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave goodbye from Air Force One Friday, May 16, 2008, as they prepared to depart Ben Gurion International Airport en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the second leg of their three-country, Mideast visit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz walk the red carpet after the arrival Friday, May 16, 2008, of the President and Mrs. Laura Bush to Riyadh. As guests of the King, the President and Mrs. Bush will overnight at his Al Janadriyah Ranch before continuing on their Mideast Visit Saturday to Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz sit for photographers inside the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport Friday, May 16, 2008, during arrival ceremonies for the President and Mrs. Bush shortly after their Saudi Arabia arrival. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and the King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdulaziz sit for tea prior to dinner, Friday May 16, 2008, in the King's Villa at his Al Janadriyah Ranch in Saudi Arabia. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush attends a briefing with medical professionals and members of the Saudi Cancer Society Friday, May 16, 2008, at the King Fahd Medical City facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the success and progress of the U.S.-Saudi Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush embraces Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak upon his arrival Saturday, May 17, 2008, to Sharm el Sheikh International Airport in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush is joined by Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, as they speak with members of the media following their meeting in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush waves as he walks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, following their meeting with members of the media in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the conclusion of their meeting with members of the media in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at their meeting Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush sits with Ms. Hilda Arellano, USAID Cairo Mission Director, as they prepare to launch out on a Challenger Boat Tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with members of the media following her participation in a coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush and the Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani shake hands following their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush stands with Iraqi leaders after their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. With him from left are: Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister, Vice President Abd al-Mahdi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush speaks before the World Economic Forum on the Middle East Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The President told his audience, "I know these are trying times, but the future is in your hands –- and freedom and peace are within your grasp." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks at the Egyptian Education Initiative meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the World Economic Forum – International Congress Centre in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Advances in technology and global communication are opening new markets and expanding opportunities for people around the world. The Egyptian Education Initiative recognizes that improved education is the key to taking advantage of these opportunities." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sunday, May 18, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable with students Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The roundtable highlighted the Big Read Egypt/U.S. initiative which proves citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities featuring innovative reading programs and compelling resources for discussing outstanding literature. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush listens to participants at a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh. The Big Read Egypt/U.S. is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Arts Midwest, and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

A young girl presents Mrs. Laura Bush with flowers before her departure Sunday, May 18, 2008, following a roundtable discussion with students on Big Read Egypt/U.S. at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks on U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Grand Rotana Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Said Mrs. Bush, "The new U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research is helping us pass on what we've learned so that more women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages when the survival chances are greatest." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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President George W. Bush signs his condolences for the victims of China's May 12 earthquake as he and Mrs. Laura Bush visit the Embassy of the People's Republic of China Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Washington, D.C. With them are China's Ambassador to the United States Wenzhong Zhou and his spouse, Shumin Xie. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with China's Ambassador to the United States Wenzhong Zhou and his spouse, Shumin Xie, during a moment of silence Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in honor of the victims of China's May 12 earthquake. Said the President afterward, "This natural disaster is very hard on many of your people and we understand that. And we extend our deepest sympathies, and pray for recovery and pray for the strength of those who are -- whose lives have been torn apart during this terrible tragedy." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Japan's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, Ryozo Kato, and his wife, Mrs. Hanayo Kato, paid a farewell courtesy call on the President and Mrs. Bush on May 20, 2008. With over six years in Washington, Ambassador Kato is the longest-serving postwar Ambassador to the U.S. from Japan. Ambassador Kato's deep commitment to enhancing U.S.-Japan ties was evident in his staunch support for Japanese contributions to coalition efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the barbeque the Katos hosted annually since 2003 for U.S. soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families. The President and Mrs. Bush wished the Katos well upon their return to Japan later this month. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush delivers remarks on Cuba Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People. The commemoration, held in the East Room of the White House, was held to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks the Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush applauds the entertainment of vocalist Willy Chirino during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Seated next to him are Miguel Sigler Amaya, a former political prisoner, and his wife, Josefa Lopez Pena. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act would prevent health insurers from canceling, denying, refusing to renew, or changing the terms or premiums of coverage based solely on a genetic predisposition toward a specific disease. The legislation also bars employers from using individuals' genetic information when making hiring, firing, promotion, and other employment-related decisions. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with George Lisicki, the National Commander-In-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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