Keeping up with the Gundlach's!

We've had a pretty crazy month around here! We decided to put Bianca into modeling/acting and she got signed up with OneSource Talent Agency. in her 1st week of being signed she got to appear as an Extra in a Feature Film called "Language of a Broken Heart". She also got to attend an Acting Workshop for Kids to help prepare her for the Acting industry.
Jen also got a chance to play as an Extra in the movie and she liked it so much that she too is going to pursue the same dream as Bianca. We hope to get them both signed up with a local talent agency that can really get them into the industry. One Source is a good agency, but it doesnt hurt to get some extra help with another well known agency.
To add to the craziness in the house, We got Julian signed up in Karate! he's been doing it for 2 weeks now and he absolutely loves it! I know this will be good for Julian in so many different ways.
Jen and the kids will be keeping themselves busy while Scott is embarking in his new life as a Navy EOD Sailor! It's hard to believe that in just 3 short months Scott will be shipping off to Bootcamp! He leaves June 7th and we are all excited and nervous all at the same time!
Stay tuned for another update shortly!

Here are some pics of Bianca's photoshoot and Jen's photoshoot. There is also a pic from Jen's phone of Julian in action during his karate class!
We love you all!

Scott got a promotion!!!

Here is an update on Scott and the Navy. As of Feb. 6, 2010 Scott was promoted from an E-2 to an E-3! Completion of EOD Training he will be promoted to an E-4. To better under stand the Rankings, click here.

His Recruiter felt that since Scott is so dedicated to the Navy and has shown how committed he is that she put in the paperwork for a promotion to an E-3. This is a huge accomplishment for him as he is still in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) most of the recruits enter boot camp as an E-1! So for Scott to be an E-3 is a BIG deal! I'm SO very proud of my husband and wanted to share the GREAT NEWS! God continues to Bless us in so many ways and we are excited to start this adventure!

Welcome To The Gundlach's Blog!

This blog is for our family and friends to be able to keep up with whats going on with us, The Gundlach's!

Scott joined the US Navy August 10, 2009 and will be starting his Naval career June 7,2010. Scott has always wanted to be in the military and the summer of 2009 we both made the decision that now would be the time for him to do so. Scott wanted a change in his life that will better OUR lives and I support him 200%. I know it will be hard for us and our families at first but this is why I have created this blog so that everyone can see whats going on with us and I will post lots of photos of us and Scott as we start this new chapter in our lives.

Scott's job in the Navy was going to be Minesman, which is like port security, searching and disarming mines and bombs in the water along the ports. Scott recently took the Special Operations physical test in December and just received a contract for EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) which in simple terms is basically the Bomb squad. He will be training with the Navy Seals and go on special missions with the Navy Seals. To better understand his job, go rent the movie "The Hurt Locker" which is about the Army's EOD and you will have a better understanding of his job but just remember that Scott is in the Navy EOD and that his job is considered Special Operations. He won't be able to discuss alot about his missions but we will try to share with you what we can.

Scott will leave for boot camp June 7,2010 and when he is done with 8 weeks of boot camp in Chicago, he will have 3 more weeks of solid physical training preparing him for EOD school. Scott will go to Panama City, Florida for dive schoo for 6 weeksl. After Dive School, he will start his EOD job training in Eglin AFB, Florida where he will be for 1 year. The kids and I will be moving to florida to be with Scott living on base for the 1 year of EOD training. After one year in Florida we will be moving to San Diego where we will wait for him to complete his parachute school in Georgia for 3 weeks. He will then meet up with us in San Diego, California to finish his hand to hand combat and weapons training with the Navy Seals and hopefully be stationed in San Diego, that we know of, for at least 3-5 years. Scott will be going on special missions to Afghanistan diffusing bombs that terrorists set up in order for troops to safely do their jobs while overseas.

It isn't 100% certain that after the 1 year in Florida that we will move to San Diego, this is just something his recruiter has been telling us to prepare for. Once scott is halfway through his EOD training in Florida, We should know more about what will come after all his training is complete.

I will also keep everyone posted on Facebook but this blog is for the majority of our families that don't have Facebook so they can see what all is going on with us.

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