one more warner: Life at 15

What have you been up to little girl?

Fourth of July

Another 'Merica party at the river - complete with a visit from my favorite guy, a pig on the "barbie", Jamie's special sauce, and nighttime yard games!

To the Coast with Grammie

We talked Grammie into joining us for a beautiful day at the coast - full family in tow including the furry ones!

River UV Rays

Our sun-kissed diva...she still loves the water, but the UVs are starting to win out.

Parker was completely fascinated by the size of this zucchini and insisted on making friends with it—let’s just keep it between us that her “new bestie” has since been transformed into bread.

Team Pool Party

Nothing says the start of a cheer season more than the annual team pool party - an entire pool to ourselves "flamingling" over pizza and cake pops with teammates!

A Special Visitor

It was such a special and unexpected surprise that work brought our cousin Shawn to Oregon. We were so grateful for the chance to hug him and catch up with family we hadn’t seen in years. With heavy hearts, we said goodbye when Shawn passed away months later. So thankful for that time together.

Labubu Craze

Only child energy: fully embracing this slightly creepy (but somehow still cute) trend.

Warnough's Take Tahoe (again)

There are just not enough words to describe this yearly trip! We love this place—but even more, we love the people we get to spend it with. So much pool time, adult night out with the Farrow's, lake days, and countless memories made. And the best part…WE FOUND BEN! IYKYK

Cheers to Ben!

Until next time Tahoe!

She Started High School!

And every first day of high school should start with Starbucks. No exceptions!

First College Cheer Clinic

She's been waiting to be old enough, and it's here. She can now attend college cheer clinics, and her first one did not disappoint. Attending with past teammates turned Duck cheerleaders (and her bestie) gave her a little taste of future goals.

Bestie Photo Shoot

Photo cred to Chris Harris for taking amazing pics of Parker and Madelyn. Finally, not in cheer uniforms!

Banana Ball

We were lucky enough to win the ticket lottery to watch Banana Ball in Seattle—highly recommend! Super fun experience: nonstop entertainment, baseball, and even better company with friends, drinks, and cute kids.

Benson Boone

For Parker's 14th birthday, she got tickets to Benson Boone, that she cashed in in October. Her first big concert with her favorite artist did not disappoint!

First Homecoming

I'll take these homecoming dates all day everyday - teammates! These girls had fun making bouquets, taking pictures, laughing over dinner, and actually spending a few minutes at the dance!

Always with the stunting...

Halloween

Her first Halloween away from home—football game, costume, and friend time. Meanwhile, the adults held it down at home, still in costume, handing out candy.

Induction to National Honor Society

Officially entering her “club era.” She was thrilled to walk on stage in front of a crowd.

Cheering on Our Favorite Football Player

College football and Zach's #1 fans - cheering him on at a PSU game!

2025-26 Season Kick-off

Officially started the cheer season with a bestie sleepover, throwing on the uniform and showing off what they took to the competition mat!

Team Bonding - On a Boat

We rented the Willamette Sternwheeler for a foggy evening team bonding on the river. Of course, it turned into a dance party...captain included.

Thanksgiving

So thankful for cheer, my family, and these mutts!

True skill demonstrated with the brussels sprouts...

Always gather 'round to top the tree...

Media Day

First ever Media Day at Champion. These super models seemed right at home in front of the lens...of course, Parker has plenty of practice as she's always in front of my lens!

First Cheer Comp of the Season

It always starts with mixing the "panic", continues with the parking garage selfie, themed parent shenanigans, and finishes with taking home the W (and a new jacket!) This comp earned Blaze a partial paid bid to D2 Summit!

Puppy Yoga

Such a fun way to celebrate our friend Rosa's 50th! Not much yoga, but a whole lot of puppy snuggles!

Anything But a Christmas Party Party

Our annual Christmas party, and no Christmas allowed. The 'fits were on point! And garage beer, uh water, pong was a big hit with the kids!

Christmas at Grammie's

Another beautiful holiday at the river. Parker, as always, got spoiled by Santa (We all got spoiled by Grammie).

Aloha - Comp #2

Rinse and repeat, only this time Hawaiian style - selfies, shenanigans, and another win!!

ATC - Travel Comp to Seattle

We love a good travel comp with our favorite people, espresso martinis, and late night ice cream trips!

Team Color Wars

Team pink for the win!

Pac West - Always the Best (in inflatables!)

Selfies, check. Cowboy 'fits, check. Parents taking over the competition in inflatables, check check!

Parker's favorite little man...Emmett!

Pro Cheer and Cheer Comps - California Knows How To Party

We headed to Anaheim to experience incredible cheer talent across the board! It was such a fun weekend—watching the Professional Cheer League - getting to take some pics with some of the best in the industry!

Then cheering on our own athletes on the very same stage the next day. We got to soak up some California sunshine in between!

Gabi Butler!

Some of Champion's biggest checkered fans!

Highlight was the run in with Liam Potolsky!

Bestie Day

Always a good time when she gets to spend time with Madelyn, shopping and Tik Toking!

First Time in the River for 2026

We love the river in the spring. Fire pit, and dipping toes in the chilly water! Such a beautiful place!

Easter

Spoiled again.

Girls Trip to Seattle - Comp Time Again

Celebrated a birthday, stunted at Pike's Market, and brought home more champion jackets!

Season Awards

We celebrated another great cheer season. Seven years in all-star cheer, taking home awards in discipline and teamwork.

We love our CCA coaches with all our hearts!

She actually WANTED and asked for a picture with me - documenting for proof!

Parker was a crossover on two teams. In between practices, she and the other crossovers found some fun by filming on random phones left in the cubbies—which ended up turning into this amazing video that was shared with everyone at the awards ceremony!

D2 Summit Send Off

These girls worked hard for it and earned their way to the D2 Summit - the Super Bowl of cheer in Orlando, Florida.

One last performance before we got on the plane for the big event!

D2 Summit

It's such a big memory making event - the grand finale of the cheer season!

Started out rollin through the airport on her riding suitcase, a surprise visit from her "big sister" who came for moral support for both Parker and her mama!

Pre-competition prep included practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports, team dinners, and pool time.

So blessed that Aunt Diane and Uncle Tom made the trek again this year to cheer on our girl.

It's always so great to hug and catch up with them! Thank you for coming Brennan's!!!

Cheer moms fangirling over Santwon!!

The look have having to get up early to compete next to the look of making it to finals!

What an incredible end to the first day of competition.

And that was a wrap on the 2025–26 cheer season!

Team Blaze earned a place in the Top 10 in their division—an incredible accomplishment. So proud of this team, the athletes, and the coaches who made it all happen. There was truly so much to celebrate!

And celebrate we did...an overnight party at Epcot, pool day, and two fun-filled days at Disney—a perfect ending to an incredible season.

Became a High School Varsity Cheerleader

I honestly never imagined this moment, but here we are—Parker tried out and made her high school cheer team!

She was a tiny Titan cheerleader back in 2017, and just nine short years later, she’s officially a varsity cheerleader, ready to support her school with pride. She decided to try out to gain experience with her eyes set on cheering in college.

All Star and high school cheer… here we go!

Signed On for an Eighth Year in All-Star Cheer!

She’s been working toward and hoping for this for years, and now it’s finally here - officially stepping onto a Level 4 competitive team!

Team Blaze is signed, sealed, and ready for the next season. It all kicked off with the first event of the year—the team meet-and-greet—where they celebrated, connected, and started building the bond that will carry them through the season.

Coach Angela is back!

Sharing the love of cheer as West Salem Highschool AND All-Star cheerleaders!

15th Birthday - We Have a Permitted Driver!

I can't believe she’s officially 15—and just one year away from a whole new level of independence. Time is moving way too fast.

We celebrated all things Parker with a day that was perfectly her: taking flight at iFly, doing some serious shopping damage at the mall, and finishing it off with a bestie sleepover.

And of course, the milestone moment… a trip to the DMV to make it official. Permit in hand, and just like that, a whole new chapter begins.

Last day of Freshman Year

Time really needs to slow down. Realizing we only have three more years of this feels almost impossible to process.

Freshman year is officially in the books, and what an incredible year it’s been. Straight A’s—even with advanced classes—along with AVID, National Honor Society, two All-Star Cheer teams, and still some time for a social life. “Proud” doesn’t even begin to cover it.