Skylar's Cheer Camp

Skylar switching from dance to cheer has truly been such a blessing. She has really been enjoying every minute of it and, best of all, she never complains about having to head to practice—even during the summer!

She recently attended her first cheer camp with her team at USD, where they spent three days learning a bunch of new skills, stunts, and routines. At the end of camp, they performed everything they had learned for their parents and the other teams. Skylar even got to stay in the college dorms with her teammates, which made the experience even more fun and memorable.

The three days were definitely long and exhausting, but the girls still managed to have a couple of fun nights filled with themed activities and games. Her team did an amazing job and came home with several top ribbons and trophies for their performances!

We are so excited to watch our girl cheer all year long and couldn’t be happier to see her loving this new adventure! 

4th of July

The kids had such a great 4th of July this year! They both headed down to the beach for the first part of the day, but it was absolutely slammed. According to Skylar and her friends, it was shoulder-to-shoulder and basically standing room only. They didn’t end up staying too long because the crowds were just so overwhelming, and they quickly got over being there.

Skylar and her friends eventually headed back to Grace’s house, where Jake and I were hanging out with the adults. They swam for a bit before getting ready for the evening festivities, which included a house party with all of their friends.

Madden, meanwhile, spent the afternoon at the beach with his new group of friends that he’s been hanging out with all summer. They were there from about 12:00–6:00 before heading over to a friend’s pool. He ended up having such a fun day that I didn’t even pick him up until after the fireworks! It was definitely a great 4th for both of them, just in very different ways!

Emma & Skylar

Hailey & Skylar

Avery & Skylar

Skyar & Grace

June 2026

Morning swim session with my favorite people.

Hanging with Brandon and Jessica at Rosie's big bash she threw for her husbands 70th.

Took Skylar on a college tour of SDSU.

Madden celebrating Joey's 14th Birthday with a shrimp boil on the beach.  He loved it!

Celebrating Cooper's birthday at the beach.

Freshman football is here and Madden had his first 7s game. 

Skylar got her Big Sis for Cheer which is Aubrey who is one of her close friends.

Jake went up north to celebrate Nico and Dom graduating from High School.

Last Day of 8th & 10th Grade

 As another school year comes to a close, we're celebrating some big milestones in our family!

Middle school has officially come to an end as Madden graduated from 8th grade. To say we're sad would be far from the truth—after three years, Madden was definitely ready to move on. Honestly, I think he was ready to leave back in November!

Like most boys his age, middle school had its fair share of ups and downs, but it was also a time of tremendous growth. He made a great group of new friends, matured so much over the past three years, and, for the most part, was an average student. Most of his teachers absolutely loved him (minus his two history teachers! 😂). The staff all seemed to know Madden—whether for good or not-so-good reasons—but I think they'd all agree his charm usually won them over.

Madden is incredibly excited to start high school this fall, and we truly believe it's where he'll thrive—socially for sure, and hopefully academically too! We can't wait to watch this next chapter unfold.

Skylar also had an incredible year at Carlsbad High School. She absolutely crushed 10th grade, earning straight A's both semesters and finishing the year with an impressive 4.33 GPA thanks to her AP coursework. We couldn't be prouder of how hard she worked.

Outside the classroom, she was living her best life with her amazing group of friends. She also made the difficult decision to step away from dance after 13 years and take a chance by trying out for the Carlsbad Cheer team. She made the team, and we haven't seen her this happy in a long time. Jake and I are so excited to spend our Friday nights cheering her on from the stands at every football game.

We truly can't wait to have both kids back on the same campus again. Here's to new beginnings, exciting adventures, and an unforgettable year ahead!

Buds since first grade.  Can't believe how much they have grown.

Madden and Noah.

Madden and his dear friend Addie.

Cooper, Kason, Ian, Madden, William and Hudson.

Madden and his buddy Sharbel.

All the boys with their favorite teacher Mr. Rai.

Noah, Madden, Nico and Joey.

Grad night Madden and his buddies went to a big bash that a handful of girls were throwing.  They didn't want to go but ending up having a blast.

May 2026

 Skylar celebrated Caprice's birthday on a party bus and dinner.
Lo, Kiera, and Skylar

Skylar celebrated Madeline's birthday by going to a Padres game.

Madden finished up his 7s season.  The boys really bonded together and grew as players before heading into high school football.  We made it to the semi finals each session.

Skylar celebrated Lucy's 16th birthday at a brunch at the Omni.

Celebrating Memorial Day with all her friends at the beach...yes Skylar is living her best life!

Cheer is starting up for Skylar.  Here she is at her first fundraiser with Addy and Emery.

FNL Spring 2026 - Princeton Tigers

After 14 seasons, 3 Division Championships, 6 Championship Game appearances, and 4 League Championships, Madden’s FNL career has officially come to an end.

FNL was one of the things that brought Madden the most joy throughout his childhood. He started playing in kindergarten, and now, as he finishes 8th grade, that chapter has come to a close. Other than the season he played Pop Warner, he never missed a season. It was something he always looked forward to and truly loved being a part of.

Madden was incredibly passionate about the game. It brought him so much happiness, excitement, and yes, sometimes a few tears when things didn’t go the way he had hoped. His love for the game was evident every time he stepped onto the field.

FNL was also a special bonding experience for Jake and Madden. Jake coached him in 10 of those 14 seasons, and so much of Madden’s success and love for the game can be credited to having his dad leading the way. Together, they created memories that will last a lifetime.

Over the years, we played alongside so many great boys, worked with several amazing assistant coaches, and met countless wonderful families who became part of our journey. Looking back, there is truly no other way I would have rather spent my Friday nights all those years.

Thank you, FNL, for the memories, friendships, lessons, and unforgettable moments. What a ride it has been. 🏈❤️