World Cup 2026

 The US Men’s Soccer Team has been practicing at the Great Park in Irvine. It’s also where Ryder practices. While he practices, I walk the loop:

It’s fun to feel like something on such an international stage is right in our back yard!

Father’s Day Weekend

 We had a full weekend of celebrating Father’s Day. 

We spent Saturday in Redlands being with family.

On Sunday, Ryder and Kit hosted each of the services. Ryder also wrote a prayer and blessing. I am so proud of my kid…

We ended the night with Yogurt Land:

What a gift to have this man in all of our lives…

2026 Playoffs

 We’ve had a packed several days competing in Eden’s playoff schedule… I’m so proud of these girls! Here are a few snapshots:

Clean sheets always feel so good:

Cold drinks are required after you play in 90+ degree weather:

Eden got her first ever red card in our third game. She had a block coming outside the box and was also the last defender using her hand. It really was a beautiful block, but she was pulled. They still made it out of their group. She is a tough cookie, but she had to sit out the next game.

They got the win to head to the semi finals!

Ultimately they won to move on to Nationals in Seattle. 

We are so proud of these girls!

Thursdays…

Today I am grateful for my job!

Birthday Celebrations for Kit Rae

 Yesterday we got to celebrate Kit’s birthday with the tradition of birthday doughnuts, gifts for upcoming trips, birthday affirmations, and a special dinner with our friend Chris who was in town from South Africa.

It was a sweet time celebrating our favorite guy!

46

 Today we celebrate our Kit Rae turning 46!

It will be low key but excited to do traditions in celebration of him!

Summer…

 Looking through my photos made me feel like summer… Man, I’m so grateful for these simple moments!