Our Great City

Say hello to the Carden family: Daniel, Vivian, Gabriella and Julianna.

Daniel is currently computer programmer at Southwest Airlines located near Love Field in Dallas. Originally, from San Antonio, Daniel grew up in the DFW area and graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets.

Vivian graduated at the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, with a degree in Physical Education. Since arriving in the United States, Vivian has focused on her passion, gymnastics. She has coached pre-team thru team level 6 gymnastics and coordinated several successful recreational gymnastics programs/special events throughout the DFW area until she "retired" after the birth of their second daughter, Julianna.

Daniel and Vivian met in 1999 at a Coppell outdoor volleyball event by luck and a bit of fate. The relationship blossomed and they were happily married in 2000. Vivian and Daniel spent their honeymoon at Disney World. They’ve also travelled to Brazil, Miami, and Memphis several times to visit family. Other fun trips include Cancun, Portland, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Traveling is such a fun way to help the children learn about so many different things! The Carden’s love to travel and have the most fun as a couple and as a family on vacation trips. They moved to Keller in 2006 to buy their first new house in the fast growing north side of Keller. The reputation of the school system, safety of the area, location, beautiful parks and having some family and friends close by made the choice very easy.

Daniel and Vivian are blessed with raising two beautiful and fantastic daughters, Gabriella and Julianna. Being able to take dance, gymnastics and swimming classes in local businesses is also an added bonus to living in Keller! On any typical day you will see the Carden girls singing and dancing...all of the time! The girls also enjoy swimming. Julianna's passion is gymnastics, and Gabriella's biggest passion right now is movie making. In 2010, Gabriella received 2 awards at the Keller ISD Film Festival. One of our favorite phrases is "the best way to have a great idea is to have lots of ideas"...we love brainstorming and being creative! On their "mommy and daughters" date, you can find them taking lots of pictures (that is one of the girl’s favorite activities!)

In the 2009-2010 school year, Vivian was the team manager for Independence Elementary "Destination Imagination" teams and is committed to doing it again. It was a great experience for the kids and for Vivian.

Other lucky family members are their poodle "Princess" who came from Brazil, and their lizard "Obi-Wan Kenobi"

As a family, you will find the Carden’s taking pictures, fishing, playing at the nearby park, walking their poodle, going to Fort Worth Zoo, running around Six Flags, or dining at their favorite restaurant, Brio in Southlake Town Square. They also love going to the movies as a family and visit Harkins Theaters in Southlake frequently. At home, the girls love playing on the Wii, dress-up, board games, making art, baking chocolate cupcakes, and playing on the computer.

So when you see the Carden's at school or at one of their many activities around Keller, say Hi to our Family of the Month and tell them that you heard about them on OurGreatCity.com!