On Our Cover The Vogel Family
Mateo is a happy, curious 18-month-old who loves Mickey Mouse and friends, following his big sister everywhere, and dancing the instant he hears music. We love the outdoors and enjoy biking around the neighborhood, visiting the local playgrounds with the kids, Storytime at the Goodyear library, walks around the beautiful lakes, and the peaceful, serene feel of the Estrella Mountain Ranch community. We also love to cook and grow a garden of herbs and vegetables (only during the “winter” months, of course). The kids especially love the Starpointe waterslide, or as Cataleya calls it, the “Bucket” pool. We look forward to the Fourth of July fireworks at the Lake every year, a tradition made even more special since it’s also Cataleya’s birthday. Naturally, she’s now convinced that everyone gets their own fireworks show on their birthday!
We’re originally from Marion, Iowa. Kevin is a proud University of Iowa alum, and we’re avid Hawkeye fans! In 2020, we started looking to escape the harsh Iowa winters, exploring Texas, Utah and Colorado during the height of the home bidding wars, with no luck. In 2021, we visited friends in Estrella Mountain Ranch and fell in love with the community. Shortly after, we found our amazing home here. Cataleya is a fun-loving, active 4-year-old who loves to swim, read books, climb anything in sight, and make new friends. She also has a collection of nearly every “Frozen” Elsa princess dress imaginable!
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Estrella Publishing - Up The Hill magazine
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