Meet the Family





We're a fairly typical suburban family living in the Salt Lake City area.  We most enjoy doing things together as a family, like outdoor activities, working out, watching movies, eating or just hanging out.  We do all we can to help our girls follow their passions.  Stacy grew up in Utah and Ladd in Northern California.


Sydney, 9,
  • Loves to sing and dance 
  • She comes loaded with energy!
  • She's outgoing and sociable.  A great leader. 
  • Fourth grader.  Good at math, reading, and more.
  • Taylor Swift's biggest fan.
  • Loves swimming, friends, and family

Michaela, 13,
  • Loves animals, wants to be a veterinarian. 
  • She's a vegetarian, is into fitness 
  • A math whiz
  • Loves gymnastics. Attends Academy West Gymnastics
  • Plays flute in school and community orchestra
  • Our quiet, thoughtful child
    Mackenzie, 15, 
    • Loves to draw, write, make things, read and play music
    • Very expressive of her emotions
    • Interested in history, culture, religion, language, etc.
    • She's writing a fantasy novel
    • Loves music, plays cello, violin, piano & guitar


    Stacy (Mom)
    • A licensed clinical social worker, she works as an administrator for a children's mental health provider.
    • Loves to garden and cook
    • Is happy, social, positive and caring
    • Enjoys family and friends


    Ladd (Dad)
    • Returning to school for a second career in journalism
    • Likes to write and is interested in political issues, history and society
    • He's a real movie fiend.
    • Enjoys fitness, outdoors, home improvement projects
    • He dreams of traveling abroad...someday.