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!!!

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 😂! 

YoungLife Camp 2025

When Skylar got her phone back after four days at camp, I couldn’t wait to hear from her. I texted, “How was it?” and without missing a beat, she replied: “Best week of my life.”

That one line said it all.

I was beyond thrilled that Skylar got to go back to YoungLife camp this summer—especially with all her closest friends. She’d been the only one to go back in middle school, so she was the veteran camper of the group, the only one who truly knew the kind of magic they were about to experience. And from the moment they arrived, it didn’t disappoint.

The days were packed with the kind of fun that feels rare these days—no phones, no scrolling, no distractions. Just pure, real-life connection. They played games until they were breathless, swam, soaked up the sun, dressed up for theme nights, danced under the stars, and laughed until their faces hurt. Without screens, they actually talked—like, really talked—and made the kinds of memories that stick forever.

One of the unexpected highlights? Meeting new friends from all over, especially a group of boys from Point Loma who instantly became part of their crew.

By the time we picked them up, they were already planning next summer’s trip—same place, same friends, and hopefully the same magic. Honestly, after hearing Skylar’s “Best week of my life” review… I think it’s safe to say they’ll be counting down the days.

 

Arizona Country Music Festival

 Skylar and I got to attend out first music festival.  It was a quick mother/daughter trip to AZ to listen to some county music.  I knew all of one song the whole night but it was still a great time.  It was also Skylar first live music concert and being able to experience with her best friends was the best.