Skylar's 16th Birthday

This year, Skylar's birthday happened to fall on Mother's Day, so she got to share her special day with both Mom and Nana. We celebrated with a lovely brunch, followed by one of her favorite traditions—opening birthday presents surrounded by family. That evening, Skylar chose her birthday dinner favorite, rigatoni with meat sauce, and topped off the celebration with a delicious five-layer ice cream cake for dessert.

Two days after her birthday she was able to take her drivers license test which she passed with flying colors. 

To celebrate with all her friends Skylar did a dinner at 2051 Cucina Italiana.

Happy 16th Birthday to our amazing daughter! It feels like just yesterday you were taking your first steps, and now you're stepping into this exciting new chapter of life. We are so proud of the kind, strong, smart, and beautiful young woman you have become. Watching you grow has been one of our greatest joys, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things your future holds.  May this year be filled with unforgettable memories, laughter, adventure, and dreams coming true. We love you more than words can say. ❤️🎉🎂✨

Madden's 14th Birthday

Typical Madden—making birthday planning pretty easy for us. He never wants a big party or even a small get-together with friends. His only requests this year: a steak dinner and cheesecake for dessert.

Jake went all in and got him a 10-pound cut of meat so he can cook himself steak all week—he was beyond thrilled.

Can’t believe our boy is 14 already. Watching him grow into such a great young man has been the best gift of all. ❤️

Skylar's 15th Birthday

Skylar had a pretty quiet 15th birthday, mostly just hanging out with her best friends — exactly how she wanted it. The highlight of the day was definitely the morning surprise: her best friends showed up unexpectedly and burst into her bedroom to wake her up. It was such a fun and special moment she’ll never forget.
 

That day, Skylar took her crew to brunch before they headed to the beach. She totally lucked out with the weather — sunny and perfect, which is always hit or miss in May. It turned out to be such a fun and memorable way to celebrate her 15th!

We wrapped up the day with gift-opening and, of course, our birthday tradition: ice cream in a margarita glass. Can’t believe our girl is 15!

Madden's 13th Birthday

We officially have another teenager in the house with Madden turning 13! In typical Madden fashion he kept his birthday really chill.  Requested steak dinner with the family and a margarita glass full of cookies and cream ice cream.  We did take him and 3 friends to conveyor belt sushi (which of course I forgot to take a photo) and that was how he wanted to celebrate.  

Skylar's 14th Birthday

How is our sweet boo already 14!! Our sweet girl hasn't had a real party since she was in 2nd grade so it was time for us to do it up for her.  She has blossom so much these past few years, making so many friends both at school and dance that we wanting to bring both her worlds together to celebrate her.  We hosted a fun dance party for her with DJ, desserts, dancing, mocktails and a 360 photo booth.  It was really special seeing so many girls just celebrate being young and fun.  Singing and dancing their hearts out the whole party.  

Videos to both Skylar's 14th Birthday Party and her 14th Birthday Video

 

Madden's 12th Birthday

 

Madden is official 12 years old! He was such a trooper this year for his birthday.  Of course his birthday fell during the most hectic week/weekend possible for Skylar.  He was so chill and just asked to go out to dinner with a couple buddies.

We got him an ice cream cake.

Took Cooper, Ian and Travis to Korean BBQ for dinner where the boys had the goal to eat collectively 15 rib-eye steaks.  Pretty sure they made it to 12 total.  Madden had a great time celebrating!

Jake's 42nd Birthday

 Glad had a pretty mellow 42nd Birthday.  His mom came down to celebrate and we also had Morrison and Lennon make a special guest appereance.  Madden started his day off with a Madden Special aka an omelette.  If you haven't had one you are missing out since he cooks the eyes in bacon grease.  

Morrison made Uncle Jake a crown to wear on his big day.

Suzie made Jake is childhood fav tamale pie and we made him a massive ice cream cake to top it off.

Skylar's 13th Birthday

 We officially have a teenager in the house.  Skylar turned the big 13 this year.  Time is flying by with her and I can't believe what a mature little lady she is turning into.  May was such a busy month for us so we didn't get to have a major celebration for our girl but she got her special breakfast, dinner, and she took crumbl cookies to share with all her dance friends.  

These 3 May babies celebrated together with a little ice cream date.

Madden's 11th Birthday

 Well we official have another tween in the house.  Madden is now 11 years old and I swear he aged just overnight.  We are so busy as of late and we didn't have a party for Madden just yet, I'm planning on one this summer when life kind of slows down.  Luckily Madden totally understood so we did our best to make his day as special as we could.  We let him pick whatever he wanted to do over the weekend.  His first request for that we go out to breakfast on Saturday morning.  Skylar was at a dance convention/competition but he was sweet enough to wait for her to get home to open his presents.

He also requested Boba from Chicken Basket.  That night he and Dad made a steak dinner and watched a movie.

We had a little bit more free time the next day so we took him for a nice sushi lunch and played a fun round of mini golf as we waited for Skylar to finish up for the day.

That night he requested bacon pizza and we all enjoyed ice cream sundaes together.

Happy 11th Birthday Madden! We LOVE You!