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Semi-Finals Night

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/550 sec, ISO640
 “Age Out Ceremony” Indianapolis, 2025

Tonight we watched Koa and the Blue Devils perform in the DCI Championship Semi-finals, and wow—their show just keeps getting better! Even though they’re too far behind the leaders to make a run for the title, I couldn’t be more impressed. To me, their performance is simply wonderful.

Afterward, there was a special ceremony honoring all the members who are aging out this year. Seeing Koa out there was such an emotional moment. He’s been with the Blue Devils for four incredible seasons, including two undefeated championship years, and the memories he’s made will last a lifetime. I’m so proud of him for everything he’s accomplished and so glad to see him truly soaking up this final year.

Day 1 in Indy

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 9mm, f/2.8, 1/40 sec, ISO640
 “In the Lot” Indianapolis, 2025

We flew to Indianapolis today for the DCI Championship weekend! This is a big one—Koa is performing in his 4th finals, and it’s also his last year since he’s “aging out.” We met up with him and the Blue Devils front ensemble in the lot before their prelims performance, which was such a special moment. Wishing them the best of luck this weekend!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/120 sec, ISO64
 “Sunset” Indianapolis, 2025

Return to Texas

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 “Window View” California, 2025

Today we flew back home to Texas. I had the window seat again and really enjoyed the sights from 30,000 feet. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the view from up here!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/2700 sec, ISO80
 “Window View” Arizona, 2025

DCI at the Rose Bowl

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.6, 1/45 sec, ISO1600
 “Front Ensemble” Pasadena, 2025

The main reason we came out to California was to see Koa perform with the Blue Devils at the Rose Bowl. We hadn’t seen the band at this venue before, and this was our last opportunity to do so. In the end, eight of us went to cheer him on! It was a lot of fun, and of course, getting to see my son for the first time in two months was really special. 😊

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/4.5, 1/80 sec, ISO640
 “The Blue Devils” Pasadena, 2025

Dinner in Pasadena

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 “Cocktails” Pasadena, 2025

Tonight we met up with some friends for dinner at Nick’s in Pasadena. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. Mariko and I both really enjoyed our cocktails too. I ordered the Crisp Martini and Mariko had a glass of Italian brut rosé. Yum!!!

Afterward, we took a short walk over to Erewhon, an upscale supermarket just down the street. I was curious about how the prices stacked up against our go-to HEB, so I pulled out the HEB app to compare. On average, things seemed to be about 35% more expensive – but the place was definitely sleek and trendy.