The Lueders family heads to Sargent Nebraska to visit Grandma Shirley and catch some sun.

I’m looking for the right agent to represent this forthcoming children’s adventure series to publishers. I want my message of hope over fear and courage over cowardice to reach the widest amount of young people possible.

An exciting update on my upcoming children's adventure novel: #Terikiak! Very excited to get this into everyone's hands as soon as possible!

This weekend I crossed a huge milestone with my book: I’ve finished the first (rough) draft!

It all started when my 3 sons Jonah, Isaiah and Gideon began coming up with crazy creatures from their imaginations.

The Lueders family heads for Pensacola for some rest and growth in early 2021.

The last leg of the Lueders Western Nebraska road trip was spent in the town of Burwell, exploring the beautiful Calamus Reservoir.

The Lueders explore Chimney Rock, Scott’s Bluff, and Alliance in the second leg of their Nebraska road trip adventure.

The Lueders explore the rugged beauty of Toadstool Geological Park in Western Nebraska.

The Lueders visit Smith Falls, Alliance and Carhenge in the first leg of their 2020 Western Nebraska road trip adventure.

All photos by the talented Hope Jewell.

We team up with our beloved traveling friends to unplug and explore the mountain town of Breckenridge Colorado.

Meg surprised me with an overnight trip to Lincoln! Visited the children’s zoo and the state capitol.

Two families pile into a 12 passenger van – and travel to South Dakota for a fun vacation.

We spent the 4th of July weekend reuniting with family in Memphis TN - a first time visit for most of us.

4 fearless friends trek through 15 miles of mountainous wilderness right behind Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

Exploring Bremerton/Paulsbo Washington - and visiting with my brother Jake and his family.

Exploring Bremerton/Paulsbo Washington - and visiting with my brother Jake and his family.

Our family gets a new piano, and the Fredrickson's come over for dinner.

A beautiful fall Sunday spent at home as a family - baking cookies, and keeping Gideon satisfied.