December 2025

 
A very chilly December morning at the pool with my swim family.

Madden's pop warner football team had their end of the season banquet.

We had a great time watching Skylar and her team dance at the annual Christmas performance.

The Fab 5 and Keegan.

A very happy girl with her new car.

Celebrated Jake's birthday with steak and cheesecake.

Sofia hosted her annual holiday gift exchange.  It's a tradition that has been happening since the girls were in like second grade.

Enjoyed a great holiday break pickleball tournament with the ladies.

Skylar's New Years Eve 2025

 Skylar continues to live her best life and ended the year at a fun New Years Eve party with her closes 50+ friends.  To be young again!!!

Christmas 2025

The holiday season was truly one for the books this year, filled with laughter, time together, and moments we’ll be talking about for a long time. Christmas Eve was especially memorable—one of those nights where everyone is relaxed, present, and genuinely enjoying each other’s company.

We spent the evening surrounded by family, playing way too much Left, Right, Center, sharing plenty of laughs, and enjoying a delicious tri tip dinner that did not disappoint. Of course, no Christmas Eve is complete without a little chaos, and ours came courtesy of a slightly busted White Elephant game. Let’s just say… that’s something we’ll definitely need to revisit and improve for next year.

Christmas Day was just as lovely, filled with a slower pace, cozy moments, and gratitude for being together. It was the perfect reminder that the best part of the holidays isn’t the gifts or the decorations—it’s the time spent with the people you love most.

Here’s to a season full of memories and to making even better traditions next year. 🎄✨

Holiday Card 2025

I had an absolute blast with our family holiday card this year. We decided to take our photo with Santa at the local mall—and to say the kids were mortified would be an understatement. I would’ve happily stayed and taken a hundred photos, but they only allowed a few before insisting we leave as quickly as possible, terrified they might run into someone they knew.

Santa was such a trooper through the whole thing, and the teenage girls working the booth even asked us if this was how we normally dressed (which honestly made it even better). Jake, however, paid the ultimate price—he had eyeliner on for a solid three days afterward.

We ended up getting so many compliments on our card, with people telling us how much they loved it. Which is amazing… but also means the pressure is officially on for next year’s theme.

 

November 2025

 
Skylar passed her permit test with flying colors.  Countdown to drivers license is on!

Brunch with the girls!

Thanksgiving 2025

 After spending last Thanksgiving in Mexico and having the best time, we decided to do it again this year. It had been a couple of years since we’d been back to Cabo, so we were all excited to return to our favorite hotel and spend four days relaxing on the beach—and that’s exactly what we did.

We were up and on the sand by 8:30 AM every morning, soaking up the sun until 5:00 PM. It was the perfect getaway. We had the best time just the four of us, chatting, laughing, playing games, and truly enjoying being together.

Grace was in Cabo the same time and we got to walk down and have lunch with her and her family.  Of course, Skylar was thrilled to be with her.

Madden rode a jet ski for the first time.  The smile he had on his face when he returned was priceless!

Baylor University Visit

Skylar took a quick trip to the Lone Star State of Texas! The girls headed to Waco to visit Grace’s sister at Baylor University. They toured the campus, hung out in her dorm, checked out the famous Magnolia Farms, soaked up the sun at the surf park, went to Skylar’s very first college football game, and ate lots of BBQ (which really means Skylar had bread rolls and maybe a little bit of chicken 😆).

Skylar had an amazing time with her friends, but ultimately decided that Baylor is not the college for her. She said it was a little too slow-paced for what she’s looking for… so I guess we’ll be focusing our search on more party schools 😂!