DAY 31
SELF PORTRAIT

ME BEING READY FOR ANOTHER
 AMAZING YEAR!

DAY 30
SOMETHING THAT MADE
 YOU SMILE THIS YEAR

I really like thinking back on this past year
 and all that has come to pass.
 There are SO many amazing things,
and challenges that I experienced.
My heart is full of gratitude for all of it!
Some of them are:

-Ben graduating
-becoming completely aware that one of my life's purposes is for sure being a Doula
-John John having such a fabulous teacher and school year
-getting my business named and started
-attending such a magical birth
-the birth of my sweet sister's baby Cruz!
-being introduced to a group of such incredible women
-celebrating 14 years of marriage!
-the health, and happiness of our family
-Hannah doing so great in school, and making such good choices in challenging situations
-little Louis Vuitton
and much much more!
EXCITED FOR 2013!!

DAY 29
HOT

LOVE this pic from "Some like it HOT".

...and how adorable is this little chick
running across the HOT sand.

DAY 28
COLD

OK TOO CUTE!
I WANT THIS BABY!!

DAY 27
HOW YOU RELAX


I breathe.
It is what instantly relaxes me -
ALWAYS no matter what might be at bay.
ahhhhhh SO GRATEFUL to know that I can count on it. 

DAY 26
MESS


I don't do mess.
 But this pic is me looking like
 a HOT MESS!!!
 

THANK GOD
FOR HAIR COLOR!

DAY 25
LUNCHTIME



CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Speaking of tradition, this sausage casserole has been part of my life every Christmas since I can remember. My granny Green would have it as one of her side dishes at her Christmas morning feasts with all my cousins. But since we don't eat meat I have changed up the recipe with Morning Star sausage. I swear it's good. And let's be real when anything is drowned in sharp cheese IT IS AWESOME!



John John asked for REAL BACON,
and a Foosball table for Christmas. LMAO!!
 He is NOT a vegetarian!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

 



DAY 24
TRADITION/something you always do

 

LUMINARIAS are a New Mexican staple each holiday season.

They are magical and since we have lived here I have always wanted to have them and starting this year we decided to add it to our list of Christmas traditions. I LOVE THEM.

 

 

DAY 23
JOY IS _____________

love
laughter
kissing
smiling
dancing
playing
singing
being honest
being goofy
sharing the truth
listening 
understanding
tickling
silence
teasing
cooking
hugging
being present
caring
helping
creating
dreaming
WITH THE PEOPLE I LOVE

 

DAY 22
DECORATIONS

lovely white Christmas

DAY 21
TREE

YES PLEASE!

DAY 20
WEATHER

DAY 19
SOMETHING THAT
STARTS WITH "S"


SANTA!

 

DAY 18
MAKES YOU FEEL MERRY

The look and smell of a FABULOUS CANDLE!
Makes me feel SO MERRY & BRIGHT!!

DAY 17
ON THE FLOOR
 
I COULD NOT HAVE PLANNED IT ANY BETTER!
 I came home from running errands today to find shredded wrapping paper and an almost open box ON THE FLOOR!
While cleaning up I found pieces of the gift tag that read
 "To: Hannah, From: Marezy".
After cleaning up all the paper I re-wrapped Hannah's present. I think it is safe to say that there must be something tasty in there since NONE of the other presents under the tree had been touched! LOL (p.s. I'm pretty sure I know what it is, and Hannah is going to be carrying it around for months!)



DAY 16
SOMETHING YOU CREATED

 MY QUOTE JOURNALS
I did a ton of writing, praying, observing myself , and LISTENING to my spirit in Guatemala over 15 years ago. I was always jotting down my awareness's I had during the day. And copying down other quotes I had seen or heard that I knew had to be a part of my journals. There were so many miracles that took place there I will forever be humbled. And ironically none of them had to do with the religion. It was ALL SPIRITUAL. Here are 3 of those sweet reminders that even today when I read them my spirit firmly, and joyfully says, "YES!".

DAY 15
OUTDOORS
This is how I prefer to do the out doors!

 I AM SO IN LOVE WITH GREEN

DAY 14
SOMETHING GREEN

Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the color of balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony. Green is a safe color, if you don't know what color to use anywhere use green.
Green is favored by well balanced people. Green symbolizes the master healer and the life force. It often symbolizes money. It was believed green was healing for the eyes. Egyptians wore green eyeliner. Green eye shades are still used. You should eat raw green foods for good health. Friday is the day of green. Green jade is a sacred stone of Asia.

 

DAY 13
LIGHTS

GORGEOUS.

12/ 12/ 12
HAT

Angelina Jolie wearing a hat, WITH her baby in tow. I need not say anything more.

DAY 11
SWEET

These two are the most delicious sweets in the world!
WOOT WOOT I'm so grateful!!

DAY 10
UNDER

I loved this picture the second I saw it. It reminded me of when I lived in Hawaii and was introduced to this incredibly healing water process called Watsu. Water is such a peaceful place. Quiet and womb-like. I have been so blessed in my life to travel and experience different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. All of these experiences not only opened my heart, but have shown me how the Divine truly is all around me.
agape, nameste, aloha,

oh, and p.s. i want that chandelier! ha ha

DAY 9
OUT+ABOUT

Today=
*woke up with no where to be
*wake up call to my dad
*cozy, windy, cloudy day
*great chat with my bro
*make-up homework with John
*went to a friends house and hung out
*date night with my man @ Sushi King
*sweet talk with momma Marezy
*Christmas Cadbury eggs(yes, you heard me right. Cadbury makes their heavenly Easter eggs at Christmas time now!It's a Christmas miracle)in bed watching Homeland snuggling.
LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!
kiss kiss


 

DAY 8
SOMEONE YOU LOVE

DAY 7
STARS

How gorgeous is this!

DAY 6
FROM WHERE YOU ARE FROM/YOUR COUNTRY

If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.

I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘ Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

I LOVE this song! Every time I hear it I tear up because I it reminds me instantly that how blessed I am to have such an amazing family, friends, and to live in this spectacular nation where I as a person, citizen, and especially being a woman can speak my voice whatever it may be. I feel inspired to always speak my voice, my heart, my true essence because I know that in other places it is forbidden.  As I raise a son and daughter I am proud to let them express themselves and to teach them that EVERYONE' voice no matter how it my differ from their own is just as special, important, and true to them. We are ALL children of the Divine. 
SO SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS GORGEOUS COUNTRY
- MY HOME SWEET HOME
CLICK HERE for a fun rendition of the song by Beyonce!

DAY 5
LOOKING UP

Tonight we all laid on the floor by the tree and hung out. It is so special to me to have my little family all together relaxing, sharing their thoughts out loud.

This is my view looking up at our Christmas tree from the floor chillaxing with my crew. 
 

DAY 4
BLACK & WHITE

I see that when I was young my life, opinions, decisions, were VERY black & white. But as the years have passed and greater responsibilities, consciousness,  and challenges arose through my journey that my heart has busted open more and more. More then I ever could have imagined. So now I see that for me everything is not black or white nor does it need to be. It is all about celebrating the view in all different kinds of light.

 

DAY 3
SOMETHING YOU HELD

Once upon a time these guys were so small. I got to hold them ALL THE TIME. Now we all laugh as we try to maneuver our bodies so I can hold them for just a second, because that's all they will let me. It is one of the most delicious pleasures of my life. Just because they don't let me hold them as much any more I will forever hold the precious memories of that sacred time of cuddling my little angels in my arms. ---ouch it bites.

DAY 2:
PEACE

What brings you peace? This was a simple but profound question that was asked of me and some dear girl friends last Monday night. My mind instantly answered in a kind of Autistic way- with images and pictures. It was fun to see all of them slide showing themselves to me as if I was gifting myself a PowerPoint presentation.
And then I felt to create a collage! lol
Laughing because sometimes I feel vision boards or crafty things are so juvenile. But in my heart of hearts I LOVE MAKING THEM! I have not even attempted to start it, but I do enjoy thumbing through all my magazines and cutting out words that speak to me or I feel reflect my soul and how I choose to think, love, and show up in the world. 
And until I post my peace board here are just some of the images that came into my mind when I was asked what brings me peace.

-BREATHING

-LOOKING INTO MY CHILDREN'S EYES

-WATCHING THE OCEAN
-BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING QUOTE REMINDERS
-CANDLES

-SMELLING LAVENDER, EUCULIPTIUS

-TRUTH

-PRAYER

-PAYING BILLS

-BATH

-MAKING AND KEEPING COMMITMENTS

-WATCHING THE SUNRISE

-MEDIATATION

-MUSIC
-LAYING IN BEN'S ARMS

-WATER FOUNTAINS

-BEING IN NATURE(with bug repelent)
-LOOKING AT THE SKY
-SEEKING PLEASURE
-FIXING OR CLEANING SOMETHING
-FRESH SHEETS



 

DAY 1
8'OCLOCK

YIPPEE! The first of December and Christmas is in the air!! November was crazy, fun, busy and I did not make time for the daily pics and I missed it. So we will see how I do this month. haha