Halloween 2023

Halloween was different for us this year.  We decided to change up our front yard display from witches to a more religious theme of dead monks.  Jake and I spent all of September DIY a much of new items and we couldn't of been happier with how it turned out.  

Since we had a bunch of crossed in the yard Jake and I decided to dress the theme this year. 

Madden was a last minute costume idea but we absolutely loved him going as Tupac.  Plus I think he loved running the streets with no shirt and just tats.

Skylar and her crew were just the cutest dressed up as Cupids.

Cupids with their Fallen Angels.

Tupac, Bradley Cooper from the Hangover, a couple Fat Football Players, a Monkey and I'm not really sure what Cooper is.

Another crazy busy Halloween Night where we loved every minute of it.

No More Braces

 YES!!! The day has finally arrived!! Both kids are officially done with braces which we couldn't be more excited about.  Madden finished up his second round this month.  Love seeing that smile!

September 2023

 24 hours in Vegas..Baby!!  We took a quick trip to Vegas with JB and Bobby to see Ed Sheeran in concert.  Sadly an hour before the concert was set to start Ed canceled his show.  We made the best of the evening by going to an ice bar and seeing David Copperfield. 

8th and 6th Grade Class Photos

 Madden 6th Grade

Skylar 8th Grade

6th Grade Camp

 Madden headed off to 6th grade camp for a week of outdoor activities, hikes and fun with his friends.  Unfortunately, 6th grade camp was not Madden's jam.  By day two he was trying to get the heck out of there by telling the nurse he had a seizure.  Luckily we talk him into staying which I don't think he was too thrilled about.  

When I picked him up the first words out of his mouth, "That was the worst week of my life!"  From his thin bed mattress, his bunk mate, his activity group, the food, the hikes and all the safety talk, it was hard to find something that Madden did like about it...haha!  Being his first time away from home for an extended period of time we are proud that he stuck it out miserable or not.

Eating breakfast in the cafeteria.

Learning about climbing the rock wall.

Making candles.

Hanging with activity group.

August 2023

 Madden played summer FNL for the first time and had a blast.  Evan's high school brother and his buddies coached the boys, which was a lot of fun.  They won the whole thing and brought home the Championship.

Madden working school registration for ASB.

So proud of Skylar and her dedication to dance. 

Skylar and her friends attending Carlsbad High's season opening game. Future Lancers right there.

First Day of 8th and 6th Grade

After a two year back the kids are finally back in the same school.  Hard to believe Madden is starting his middle school journey while Skylar is almost done with hers.  I'm thrilled that they are back together and to make it even sweeter Madden decided to join ASB with Skylar so they even have two class periods together.  How much they interact in ASB is still to be determined but I hoping they enjoy being together.  I'm looking forward to seeing the new friendships Madden makes as Skylar as made so many great new friends during her time there.  

Madden with his middle school carpool buddies.

Year 3 and probably they last year carpooling together.  Crazy to see how much they have grown since 6th grade.