Coach Kara

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

I knew I wanted to wear the wig, and then I found the glasses (a gift from my mother).

I've had a "dress-up box" since Jackson was a baby, and over the years, I've used it for theater camps and countless hours of playtime.

I decided to grab my tutu, even though the ribbon along the hem was torn. Did I take the time to fix it? Nope!

I asked Cory, "What do you think?" His clever response was, "What exactly are you, since you look like a combination of Alice Cooper and Beetlejuice?"

I took that as a compliment, of course! My response? "I'm a HOT MESS!" 😂

Honestly, that's the perfect combination for teaching theater camp to middle schoolers on Halloween!

And for the record, the kids thought it was pretty funny, too! 🎃

10/26/2026

🏈What a night! 🏈
The Mustangs came out strong and finished their final game with a big win! Now we wait to see what their playoff schedule looks like! 🎉
We loved watching this team play their hearts out, and here are a few of my favorite highlights featuring #11 and the rest of the Mustangs. These guys gave us plenty to cheer about! 🙌
*VIdeo highlights in the comments. :)

10/24/2026

Enjoy your weekend. ✨✨🌟🌟

10/16/2026

Walking is free, it’s simple, it’s a low impact AND it’s great for our soul. When life gets you down try walking for 30 minutes and I promise you will feel better.
Love, Coach Kara 🥰😎🐾🌞

10/06/2026

At 9 years old, I entered my first church singing solo competition, and that was the beginning of my love for singing. ❤️🎶
I started jazz choir in 7th grade and continued singing in jazz and concert choirs all through high school and college—eight years in a row.
In high school, I was introduced to musical theatre, and my love for it continued into college. Along the way, I developed the skills of dancing and acting, and eventually, the stage became a huge part of who I am.
After 35 years of musical theatre, I still love the theater stage. But lately, I’ve realized that I need the simplicity of singing again.
The simple task of learning the music and finding my voice.

I thought I would sing Soprano 2 because I love singing harmony, but something in me said to commit to Soprano 1. So I listened to that instinct—and that’s where I landed.
No choreography.
No lines to memorize.
No pressure.

Just sheet music, music in front of me, and my voice.
And I love the feeling of it.
There’s something really special about returning to the thing that started it all.
I still love the stage, but for now, I’m needed elsewhere. And maybe this is exactly where I’m supposed to be.

I’m now part of Rose Women’s Choir, and our Christmas concert is December 12th at 7:00 PM at First Christian Church on Oak Street. 🎄🎶

I also have a few other creative projects in the works, and I’ll share all the details as they get closer.

For now, I’m just grateful to be singing again.
Love, Coach Kara ❤️

09/30/2026

Suttle Lake colors. 🍁🍁🐾🐾☀️☀️

09/25/2026

Today we celebrate 22 years of marriage! 💍
We met on a blind date in 2002 and then in 2004 we decided to join forces including his cat Dolly and my dog Dayzee. 😻🐶
I'm so lucky to have met this wonderful man.
We have wonderful memories of our special day together with our close friends and family.
Thank you my sweet husband for everything you do for me. You are definitely a "keeper" and I'm looking forward to many more years of our crazy lives together.
I hope you are up for the challenge.
Here are a few highlights of our special day 9/25/04 in our backyard. 💜🌲

09/18/2026

We are so proud of Jackson and his team! They had a tough game last night, but they never let it get them down. They kept their heads held high, showed great heart, and continued to support one another.
Go Mustangs! 🌟🏈

09/17/2026

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