Missoula Comes to Visit Us in Texas Again!!!

The girls got a chance to be in the Missoula Children's Theater again this year on Base. Even though I am no longer in the military we were able to have the girls participate in Beauty Lou and the Country Beast. The play was a country version of Beauty and the Beast. Alisha and Celsee had the lead roles as "Beauty Lou" (older and younger). Brittney played the part of one of the sisters "Donna Rae" and Darby was one of the country folk. They worked hard for five days and put on two productions. The girls did an excellent job and the play was very cute. It was an excellent way to use up the last of their summer energy. School starts in a week and it will be back to the old grind stone. Most of the pictures didn't turn out to well, but here are few. When I get a chance to edit some video I will add that in also.

Another Cheerleader in the Mix!

Celsee made the Seventh Grade Cheerleading Squad at Glenn Middle School this year and attended her first cheer camp. She had a great time and they did very well. They received the award for Most Improved Squad and won the Spirit Stick. Here is a short video of her squad at camp.

Long awaited bathroom update 2

The Long Awaited Bathroom update 2!
Alisha and Brittney's Bathroom is 90% complete. The other bathroom about 10%, so in total we are 100% complete with one bathroom. Okay so it doesn't really work that way, but it makes me feel better to think of it that way. We should be done with it by this weekend and then no more sharing of one bathroom between seven people. Here is a good look at what it will look like. Enjoy!

Just had to get out of town!

We decided we would go and spend the weekend in San Antonio, just to get out of town. San Antonio is a town deep with Texas History and Culture. So when I asked the Girls what they wanted to see I got the obvious answer "The Mall!".
Well, That just wasn't good enough for Dad, So I dragged them all out in the 100 degree plus weather to see the "Alamo". They were so excited! Can you not tell from the picture, they could hardly contain themselves.


After dragging them to the Alamo we need to go some were "cool" both in temperature and for the kids. So we headed to Ripley's Believe It or Not! and the Wax Museum. The temp was right and the kids had fun! Even if I did make them sit in the Big Tire.


We also hit the malls (for to long if you ask me, and not long enough if you ask the girls)and went to the Magic Time Machine for dinner, where Snow White was our waitress.


All in all, I think we had a good time.

Schools out for Summer!!!!

Schools out for Summer!
Well not really if you are Alisha, she starts summer school tomorrow, so she can attend Cosmetology School next year. Brittney is in Dallas for Cheer Camp. Celsee has Cheer Camp in a couple of weeks and then Girls Camp for church is just around the corner. Hunter just wants to spend his days at the beach. No big plans for the summer. We are looking forward to Amy's sister coming to visit this summer. We are looking forward to seeing them ALL!!!! (Hint! Hint! Wendy and Pat) Anyways we should have a Bathroom Up date posted soon because that is what I get to finish this summer!
Look for more summer fun to follow.

Hold them tight and kiss them goodnight.

Over the last few days I have had a difficult time coming to terms with the death of a close friend's son. Austin was a wonderful young man full of life and did as much with it as a 12 year old boy could. I had the awesome opportunity to spend time fishing and hunting with Austin and will never forget the his amazing spirit and what a gentleman he was. Dealing with his death and the unfortunate circumstances around it, made me realize how important my children our to me. It makes me think do I tell them and show them how much I love them often enough. I can not even imaging the grief and sorrow my friend and his family are going through. So if you are reading this say a prayer for them and then go and hold your family tight and always kiss them goodnight.

Austin Von Ludwigsen