Year Twenty Five

I went to check the calender yesterday to see how many weeks I had left of being twenty five. I had five days.

My whole life, I always believed that if I had to be one age forever, it would be twenty five. At twenty five I would be past that stereo typical twenty one year old, my insurance rates would be lowered, and I wouldn’t be thirty. So I decided that when I turned 25 I was going to enjoy every second of that year. It was going to be a fun, successful, memory filled year. So here are a few highlights of my exciting year…

Mouse’s cupcakes. These are my very favorite cupcakes, I have ever tasted. My dear Mr. Madrigal surprised me with a box of these delicious,  fat makers, for my birthday. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. Maybe I’ll  get some again this year! I can dream right?

March 4th. After 18 hrs of labor, I gave birth to Karl Luis Madrigal. This 6lb 4oz perfect baby boy. Keller got his first haircut this year, broke this mama’s heart to cut his baby curls off. But thankfully his hair grows back fast. Still, he wasn’t very happy about it.

Keller helped me plant a big garden, while we learned all about good microbes and where they are found. 

In June I attended my first Plexus Convention! It was fun. It was inspiring. It was life changing. I was challenged in so many ways to grow as a person, that will benefit the people I help.  I cannot wait to attend again this year!

Karl got to meet his Great Grandma Judy and we got to visit my grandma’s Piece Makers group. This group gets together every Tuesday to make quilts for people who have cancer. They have quite the operation going on, with everyone having a special job to do. I’ve personally seen how these quilts bless families going through a difficult time.

Karl got to meet his Great Grandma Rosemary.

In July we had another reason to indulge in some Mouse’s cupcakes…to celebrate Luigi’s sister and her husband and their 10 year wedding anniversary!

Most of our family enjoyed a weekend at our family cabin on Clear Lake.

Keller enjoyed a pie baked by Great Auntie Sara 

We all enjoyed our time at our county fair. Keller was obviously there for the cotton candy.  County fairs are important for communities and children. We love supporting the Modoc County Fair.

We had fun in our fair parade. SMILE for health and happiness!

We took a beautiful and relaxing trip to the ocean. Karl ate a lot of sand.

December 1st, marked two years since I became a mom, a mom to this beautiful, smart, independent little boy. Keller John Madrigal.

December 15th the boys got a new little girl cousin. Oakley Jane Kellington

Christmas Day was filled with love and memories. I loved celebrating my favorite holiday with my little family.  In January we got another little girl cousin Wednesday Myers

Keller and Karl got to help feed lambs and Untie Bea’ s work

 I loved this year. I’m so thankful for all the beautiful, memories we have made. I’m so blessed to be part of the family, and community that I am part of.  Twenty five is a beautiful age, and I would have no problem staying this age forever, but gotta move on.