Does anyone have any advice?

So yesterday I found out that one of my younger brothers is seriously considering joining the Marines in January. I am not thrilled with the idea. Anyone have good/bad experiences with family in the military? I just don't think that is the best environment for anyone to be in. I know that defending freedom is very honorable and sadly necessary, but I can't get past the thought of constantly being surrounded by cursing, drinking and smoking. I get the feeling that he is lacking direction in his life. Is direction what he will get out of this? If not, what will he get out of it? How do you find your spouse, start a family, and stay close to the family you already have when you are halfway around the world, constantly moving, constantly in danger, and possibly not surrounded by the most uplifting people?

Am I overreacting?

Back to B/CS

So I feel bad that I have not added a new post since the 15th.

I knew my life was pretty boring and that is kind of why I have been putting off a blog, but I have committed to it so here I am again.

I actually think I am going to back post a few projects that we have done recently so they are documented and so there are pictures for those interested to see.

This weekend Alex and I went to good ol' Aggieland. We have always said that if there were work for us there we would have stayed. Boy has it changed in the last 2 years. I still think we would consider going back if the opportunity came up and we knew we could live off of our income there, but we really love where we are now. Our only complaint is the drive home to see family.

I must say that my 2 younger brothers have it pretty well. They are still struggling college students, but you wouldn't think it if you walked into their apartment. It is fully furnished. With decent furniture even. When I went to college I borrowed a daybed...Both of my brothers have queen size beds. Luckily I was in a cheap furnished apartment...luckily they have older siblings that have extra furniture and stuff. Our oldest brother, Billy, and his wife Kris have lent a couch, loveseat and matching rug. Alex & I gave them a dining set, bakers rack and entertainment center. And the third oldest, Jenny, has more than enough decorations to go around. I know, I have quite a few of her decorations in my house and many will be sorely missed if she ever decides to reclaim them :)

We got in Friday evening. Mike and I are the only ones that made it to Midnight Yell. It is like a college pep rally we have for home games. It was Mike’s first experience and I think overall he had a good time. Saturday morning we dropped by and saw some old friends and then we watched the boys play a volleyball tournament. In the afternoon all of the family from Houston came up except for my nephew. We missed you Bailey!

We had a good time running around town. We helped our practically adopted brother Sean (the roommate) pick out his new bed. Ran around shopping. Sold some clothes, bought some new ones at a tent sale. While all of the ladies were out shopping Alex & Billy participated in one of their all time favorite pastimes and went golfing. Then we all went out to dinner (Except for Mike who went to the game...better luck next time Ag's). Then the Houston folks headed back home.

Here is a picture of Elizabeth in her new Aggie shirt :)

Sunday we went to Bryan 1st ward and ran into a few old friends. One asked if we were back, and one I was especially excited to see since I have been trying to contact her and didn't know she had moved back. It is a small world.