I have had the best Christmas break in years and years! I did a lot of relaxing and although I look around and feel guilt for not being productive I will go back to work feeling bright and shiny!

So every year I have picked a word that embodies what I want my year to be. This year it is going to be BIG! I see a lot of my friends setting out to have a BIG year so I think everyone is really embracing the idea of MAKING a year great! I feel like the work I’ve done on myself, my life, living with purpose, being closer to my Lord, is all paying off. My walls have come down and I am so much more open (my word a few years ago) to great experiences, meaningful relationships, appreciation, treasures in everyday moments. I hope to continue to surround myself with bright, happy, loving people. I kicked off today by clearing out a few negative things that were nagging at me. That felt great! I hope to continue to be present, to be loving, to do all I can for everyone I encounter and to remember how important every second with my children is recorded and cherished so make those moments good ones!

My sweet family

Happy New Year! Make 2013 a wonderful year!