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Boulder + Long Beach + Berlin + Santa Barbara.
Happy, Authentic, Singer, World Traveler, Creative Sort & Tim’s Other Half

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My Fiesta dance card.

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We never get our #summer weather for #4thofjuly, but it was a full day none the less. #seesb #fireworks #ryderwilderay 6.5yearsold

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On the dancefloor with all our loved ones ⚡️how lucky are we!!! I can feel the joy and energy radiating from these silly disposables 🥹🫶

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#easter weekend flew by with so many friends and good food. There may have been a few #egghunts in there too!🤣 #spring #ryderwilderay #californialiving 6.5yearsold

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We heard 2016 is back.

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Such a wonderful #friendsgiving. Thank you for all the great food, drinks, and company! #seesb #gratitude #givingthanks #californialiving #fallyall #lifewithkids #ryderwilderay #6yearsold

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Throw back to #adulthalloween. #danceparty #starwars #halloween #seesb #californialiving #fallyall

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We came, we saw, we harvested gold the 2025 way - learned so much, talked, walked, ate, drank. At today’s rate? Priceless. @holbrookehotel and @nationalexchangehotel 💛

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fiesta film.

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Another #fiesta in the books. #Fiesta2025 #vivalafiesta #seesb #californialiving #lifewithkids #californialiving #ryderwilderay #6yearsold #parade #fiestafriday #confettieggs #bubbles #horses #sbmission

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🎭✨ Throwback to July 25, 2022 — a night mid-run that still lives rent-free in my heart. Performing in Something Rotten! with the SBCC Theatre Group at Garvin Theatre was one of those rare, lightning-in-a-bottle experiences that you carry with you for years. 💛

Stepping into the chaos and charm of Nick Bottom was both a challenge and a joy—and I’ll forever be grateful for the laughter, the sweat, the dancing, and the people who made it all come alive. 💃📜

🙏 I was deeply honored to receive the SB Broadway Award for Best Performer in a Musical for this role. Recognition like that is never expected—and always humbling. Just being part of this production was the real gift.

Three years later, and I’m still smiling. Grateful for every moment, every note, and every person who made it unforgettable. 💫

🎤 CAST:
• Nick Bottom – Nicholis Sheley
• Nigel Bottom – Daniel Sabraw
• Bea Bottom – Madeleine Thomas
• Portia – Hannah Brudney
• Shakespeare – Nick Ehlen
• Nostradamus – Rod Lathim
• Brother Jeremiah / Soldier – Willie Simpson

🛠️ CREATIVE TEAM:
• Director – Katie Laris
• Musical Director – David Potter
• Choreographer – Christina McCarthy
• Scenic & Lighting Design – Patricia L. Frank
• Costume Design – Pamela Shaw
• Stage Manager – Ashley Kauk

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Such a fun #saturdaynight learning to make authentic #empanadas. Thanks javisalde for the lesson and @isaglarriba and @jscottquittner for hosting. #lifewithkids #ryderwilderay #5.5yearsold #latespring #seesb #vivaempanadas #californialiving

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