California here I come....

Today I graduated my course, here at Goodfellow. We had one of the bigger classes - about 30 of us.

I will be off to Vandenberg AFB in California tomorrow.

Also something great thing happened this week. Josh joined the Air Force. I wish him well at Basic Training.

Christmas 2008!

I made a trip to Utah to spend Christmas with some of the family. I drove to New Mexico, and flew the rest of the way. It was lots of fun. I made a stop in Odessa, TX - just to take a look at where I served a part of my mission in 2001. I liked seeing the town, it brought back memories. I stayed in a little Econo Lodge there in Albuquerque. Especially being able to spend time with my little bro before he joins the Air Force(when ever that may be - he is shooting for sometime in February). Some of the pictures from the trip....

Mmmm. Jack Jordan's BBQ (Odessa, TX) - still as good as ever!!

There was a new church building too(Odessa, TX)

And the apartment complex I stayed in.(Odessa, TX)

Free continential breakfast at the Econo Lodge in Alb. New Mexico.. I'm wondering if its really worth it... donuts and juice?? Cheepo place..

A fun filled DOUBLE Zarahemle game....

And Layne trying to make green eggs and ham. It turned out alright.

More to come...

Thanksgiving Trip!!

It was a great Thanksgiving holiday. I made a trip to Colorado Springs to spend a few days with some family. It was so much fun! Thanks Rachel and Brian for having us over for Thanksgiving dinner, and thanks Jessica for putting up her little bro!!

Preparing the food...

Marty, you would have been so proud of Jessica, the sweet potato pie came out perfect.

Heading over to the Egberts place, we find Brian busy carving the turkey, and Rachel playing a game with the kids.


Along with it being Thanksgiving, it was also Nathan's birthday. There was alot of fun with the balloons...

Just some randon movies that I took.

Then Friday I helped Jessica put up her Christmas tree with her boys.

SOMEONE liked their cheesestick...

And after that, I was so into the Christmas spirit, that I went out and got my first Christmas tree - ever. The past few years, I've lived in dorms, where there wasn't much room for anything. I put up lights, but never enough room for a tree.

Yes!! Bring on the Christmas Season!!!

Fun in San Antonio!!

Friday night I headed down to San Antonio to hang out with Shawn Yokoi. We were stationed in England together. It was pretty fun. The Spurs were playing the Jazz that night.

With where we were sitting I kept feeling like I was watching it backwards, it must have been the logo on the floor.

The tickets were pretty cheap. We were in the very top row. Talk about nose bleed section. But, we could actually see the game, so it wasn't that bad. The Spurs ended up winning 119-94. So along with the Spurs winning, I was just so amazed to actually be in the AT&T Center. I've seen so many games played there, only on TV. And to actually be there was amazing.

The next day I went around San Antonio, and found some great sites.

Most of the old base housing has been replaced, but I did get a shot of one of them. The housing at 102 Kellack has been replaced.

The school has a bunch of new buildings, but they are just added on to the old stuff.


Ah.... memories.

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

And I stopped by to see the San Antonio Temple. It is in a beautiful spot.

I am really excited to see family this week for Thanksgiving. I love you all very much.

Veterens Day 2008

Today we pay tribute to those who have and are serving our country. I got to participate in a Veterens Day Parade held last Saturday.

I marched with a bunch of people from my squadron. It was nice to hear the cheers, the clapping, and the waving of the flags. It makes me proud to serve this country.

The past week has been great. I passsed a pretty tough test in class. Josh called and let me know that he signed up for the Air Force, and is awaiting a job. I am looking forward to going to Colorado in a few weeks. I love you all!! Happy Vets Day!

Update....

My course has been going great. I am maintaining an average of over 90%, which I am very pleased with. I can't ask for much more.

I found out yesterday that I will eventually be leaving Texas, and heading for Vandenberg AFB, California.

A few pictures that I found online to know what I am heading for...

The dorms.....

The day room/coffee room around the dorms...

And the the dining facility....

It will be nice living on base again for a while. And the facilities look nice.

As for what is going on in the next few months. I am planning and looking forward to making a trip to The Springs for Thanksgiving. And then hopefully making it to Utah for Christmas.

I miss you all, and hope all is well.

And Layne(stepfather) you are in my prayers and thoughts as you recover from you heart surgery.

News from Texas!

It was a great day! I finally got to make it to Lubbock to go to the Temple there. It started being built while I was on my mission, here in Texas, back in 2001-03. So, the day started out pretty gray... I figured it was weather coming off of Huricane Ike. But.....

After we were done doing some baptisms for the dead, we walked outside, and it was a BEAUTIFUL day!

For lunch we stopped by Fazoli's.

(Left - Right) Sarah, Natalie, Me, Elder Schalg, Rudy, Sister Schlag, Alton, Bryce, and Kyle.

As for how things are going. I am doing very well in my class. I am maintaining higher than 90% on my tests. And I am REALLY enjoying everything I am learning. I am anticipating finding out where the Air Force wants to send me next. I really hope I find out within the next few weeks. As for church, I attend the Student branch here in San Angelo. And I am the Branch Mission Leader. Which was fun in itself... but when Elder & Sister Schlag(yes, these would be one in the same from Colorado Springs..at one point was in our Stake Presidency while I was growing up) showed up last week. It is amazing how you meet up with people again down the road.