My 25th Year.

My 26th Birthday was over the weekend. My 25th year was a roller coaster of emotions and a flood of memories, regret and finding myself.

In my 25th year i tried to be true to myself, to cry when i felt like crying, to feel every emotion, to live and experience life as much as i could, because weeks before i turned 25 i realized how fragile life was.

So i took more photos. Including sitting in my yard for quite some time trying to catch a eclipse. It was truly amazing to watch.

My love for my husband became even stronger, as i saw him lift me back up and make me feel like a person again. As he held me as i cried, listened to me talk about memories and moments and regrets. He made me feel better, As Carrie said before may you be the real life Pam & Jim which shouldnt be to hard for you two...And he's even better than Jim Halpert <3

We celebrated our 4th Wedding Anniversary and took our traditional photo!

Then we took a trip together a road trip, our first as a married couple, and i hope to have many more. We had so much fun. We traveled to a work conference for Kenny, then onto Branson! We mini golfed at practically every place, and ate lots of good food, and enjoyed eachother's company. <3 He sure knows how to make me smile and bring out my goofy side!

But he's also my rock. 

We became Great Aunt & Uncle ....twice within a month. 

So that was pretty awesome. They're both amazing little things. Aiden Michael, and Olive Jane <3

Met a cat who's name is Sage...pretty sure its Carrie visiting...

saw one of my guy friends from high school marry a sweet lady. <3 

Did a balloon release for Carrie on her Birthday 12.27.15

We took in this big guy. He was my in-laws dog...and now he's our baby! We love our Jeremiah Wayne!

Then we adopted a cat named Pumpkin...yes he's gray..and yes he's wearing a cat sized tie.

I did an Amelia Spring tea table for the library i used to work for <3

Went mushroom hunting with these weirdos..aka my parents and sister. We all squished into the truck, and laughed our butts off. 

Went cemetery exploring with this beauty.

My niece Katey graduated from 8th grade...how did that happen i changed her diapers and babysat her?!? I have 3 older nieces and nephews close to my age. Katey was my first niece as a older kid and i have loved every minute watching her grow! She's grown into a beautiful kind young lady. 

I did a thing. where i adopted 2 kittens. Theyr'e adorable and still dont have names......

I took an epic road trip with my Mom. Who is my best friend. We had so much fun, we laughed and cried and ate fattening food and enjoyed the time... We saw Laura Ingalls' Wilder's home and museum a dream of ours!

I learned my own strength..aka i ripped out our hideous rose bushes. I learned in this to go for what you want, do what makes you happy..and drink water..and wear gloves... loud punk music also helps.

I went and saw my friend Raven's hard work in a art showing. She's got a masters degree and working in her dream job art therapy... and she helped put together this show! it was awesome.

I went to a punk show...man had it been a few years.... My sister Amie went with it was our Brother's band! It was so much fun...we were exhausted.

I got to see a good friend from high schools kiddos... that was cool and weird all at the same time..wait when did we grow up?

Made a new wonderful friend.... Life sends you down paths and to places for a reason...i was meant to meet this wonderful lady! <3

In my 25th year, i tried to slow down and enjoy all the little moments, the times of laughter and love, good memories and time with friends and family. I tried to capture photos, and moments to keep forever. I've learned the hard way how fragile life can be. So to enjoy each moment, dont let a day pass or even a moment filled with regret- Reach out and tell that person how you, always kiss or hug goodbye...and always say i love you. Iv'e changed so much in my 25th year. Here is to many more years of growth, discovery and adventure.

-Clarissa