Young Life Camp 2026

Skylar had the best time at Young Life camp this summer with all of her best friends! Each day was filled with different activities, adventures, and fun themes, with something new and exciting every day and evening. Between all the activities, late nights, lots of laughs, and making memories with her friends, it was truly one of the highlights of her summer. Young Life camp is always the best time of her life, and this year was no different! 💕

This day Skylar and her friends were bears and the boys where hunters.

Christmas in July was one of the evening themes.

The mud games looked to be a big success!

Country night is always a BIG HIT with all the kids.

Sports day.

 

Jackson Hole, WY

Our summer trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming was one we will definitely never forget! We headed to Wyoming with the whole family, minus Skylar, and packed our days with so many fun adventures, beautiful scenery, and plenty of laughs. Jackson Hole is such a breathtaking and majestic place, and there was something amazing around every corner.

One of the highlights was going to our very first rodeo! It was such a fun experience and something completely different for our family to do together. We also took on whitewater rafting, which ended up being another favorite. Getting out on the river, navigating the rapids, and experiencing it all together made for such a fun day and lots of laughs.

Then there was the Delta Lake hike… a 10-mile hike that almost killed me! 😂 The hike was definitely a challenge, but making it to the lake and seeing the incredible views made every sore muscle worth it. The scenery along the way was absolutely gorgeous, and it was one of those experiences that we will probably talk about for years to come. We also did another beautiful hike as a family, taking in even more of the incredible mountains, rivers, and wildlife that make Jackson Hole so special.

One of the coolest wildlife encounters happened completely unexpectedly when Jake spotted a mama moose and her baby just a few feet away! It was such a surreal moment to see them that close in their natural surroundings. We also booked a safari tour at the last minute, and we are so glad we did. We saw elk, moose, and got up close and personal with so many buffalo. Seeing all of these animals roaming freely through such a beautiful landscape was absolutely incredible.

Another fun night was our chuck wagon dinner, complete with a delicious dinner, entertainment, and lots of laughs. Madden, Dom, and Mika even got up on stage and helped entertain everyone, which made the night even more memorable!

From the rodeo and rafting to hiking, wildlife sightings, the chuck wagon dinner, and simply spending time together, this trip was filled with so many unforgettable memories. Jackson Hole truly is one of the most beautiful and majestic places we have visited, and we feel so lucky to have experienced it together as a family. ❤️🏔️🐃

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