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.

First Day of 10th & 8th Grade

 Another school year has officially begun! Today was the first day of 10th grade for Skylar and 8th grade for Madden — and I’m still trying to wrap my head around how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday they were walking into elementary school with backpacks almost bigger than they were.

Skylar was so excited to be back with all her friends and to no longer be the youngest ones on campus. She’s already looking forward to everything this year has in store and seems so much more confident stepping into her sophomore year.

This year marks Madden’s last year in middle school, which is hard to believe. Next year, both kids will be at the same school again — high school! It’s a little surreal to think about, but also really special. 

Last Day of 8th and 6th Grade

These last couple months has been filled with many milestones for Skylar.  Turning 14, 10 years of dancing at CDC and now graduating from 8th grade.  Both Madden and Skylar had a great middle school year.  They both were in ASB together which was a lot of fun. Sadly Madden didn't want to follow in his sisters footsteps of doing ASB for another year but it was fun for them to be in one class period together.  Skylar of course got closer to a ton of her friends, Madden made a bunch of new friend and has had 2 girlfriends this year..haha!  

Skylar got amazing grades while balancing several hours of dance each day. Madden started off strong but unfortunately lost a little sight on school and didn't end the way we would of liked.  Going to keep a better eye on him next year because we know he has the potential.  It's going to be another couple years before they are back in school together so I definitely cherished this past school year.

6th Grade carpool on the first and last day of school.

Getting her 8th grade diploma.

Skylar and Isabelle.  Sweet Isabelle is moving back to Ireland this summer which is making all the girls really sad.

Skylar and Anna.  Anna came to this school just this year and these two couldn't of been faster friends.  They dance together and I don't think Skylar would of survived some of her classes without her.

Lucy, Madeline, Skylar, Ashby, Amelia, Isabelle, Anna, and Adri.

Lucy and Skylar..Besties since the first day of Kindergarten.

Skylar and Madeline have known each other since they were 3 years old.

Amanda, Skylar and Lucy.

Couldn't be prouder of our girl!

The graduates!  Off to CHS next year!

How it started....................How It ended.

8th and 6th Grade Class Photos

 Madden 6th Grade

Skylar 8th Grade

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.