To me it seems that there is a sense of loss when you begin to reminisce about those fleeting moments you shared with loved ones, or all the goals you somehow failed to accomplish.  Don’t get me wrong, the new year brings much joy and anticipation to begin anew…but sometimes the closing of the previous year echoes in your mind when it ends with a loss.  And sadly, that was the case this year.

With only 4 days left before ringing in 2014, my hubby had to put down his dog of 16 years. What a sad day it was indeed.

Some may say that a dog is just a dog.  But to have spent a decade and a half with a loving animal by your side from high school and college and then through married life and the birth of your first child is an incredible journey.  A journey where an immense love and bond blossoms. So it was a sad day when that loving and always-smiling pomeranian passed away.  We were simply heartbroken.

Thor you will be missed little buddy.

Nonetheless, life goes on.  We must muster up the courage to go on and remember all the positive things that came from such a long and beautiful relationship between a man and his dog.  And for that matter, remember the positive that comes from any life we had the fortune of sharing in.

In this new year, my hope is that we embrace it with open arms and make the best of each memory to come, remembering the impact and the lessons each life can teach us, no matter how small.

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Do you ever think about what today’s modern family means? To some, this may be a variation on the nuclear family including same-sex parents who decide to adopt, single-parents raising a handful of kids or simply the extended family living together and caring for one another along the way.  It really all depends on your perspective and background in life.

To me, the modern family or La Familia de Hoy is simply the Latino family that has adapted to the modern culture and lifestyle but still retains those core traditional family values of love, commitment and support…despite all the chaos surrounding them.

One family that I think represents this quite well, is the Jiménez Family — a large family of predominantly Mexican background consisting of three smaller families, all interconnected by a backyard bringing in a sense of unity. At the head of the family, is Juan: a soccer coach, financial advisor and active volunteer married to Biviana (Columbian) a soccer mom, transitioning from stay-at-home mom to working mom.

Surrounded by moms, dads, brothers, sisters and 7 children (with another on the way!) their commitment to family and culture is quite admirable.  They make time for one another but still lead very active lives with their own children: Eliza (age 11) making honor-roll, Diego (age 9) passionately pursuing soccer, and even the youngest Benecio (age 5) driven by a curious and energetic personality.  Keeping family as close as possible, yet pursuing their own individual goals and passions, they truly seem to embody what it means to be La Familia de Hoy.

Johnson & Johnson and Univision have launched a campaign to find an authentic, modern and active family to be La Familia de Hoy.  Three beautiful and deserving families are in the running for this role, but my vote is going to the Jiménez Family.

With family on everyone’s mind this holiday season, I encourage you to take a moment, read each family’s story and vote for your favorite — it only takes minute!!

BONUS: After casting your vote, check out the healthy essentials coupons brought to you by Johnson & Johnson.

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So without further ado, here are my top five:

5.  Chocolate

Whether it’s a brownie dessert or a one of those Elf Fudge cream-filled cookies, chocolate offers that perfect pick-me up needed after a long day of looking after the little one.  If I don’t have my chocolate fill, I can get a little cranky ;)!

4.  Hair Clips

With little time to look pretty while caring for baby, the hair clip is the one thing that allows me to hide a mess of a hairdo and feel a little normal.

3.  Hell’s Kitchen TV Show

Watching a bunch of aspiring chefs compete under fire, while Gordon Ramsey screams at the top of his lungs is just what I need at the end of the day to unwind!

2.  My Air Conditioner

It’s been THE hottest summer in history.  I have a newborn.  Enough said!

1.  Water

My number 1 pick!!! But no surprise here because as a nursing mother I’m suppose to drink AT LEAST 8 glasses. This one is clearly one thing I could not live without!

What five things could you NOT live without?!

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It was a nice surprise to see them as I made my way back from lunch.  Plus, the office receptionist notified me that my husband personally delivered the flowers himself!  Too bad I missed him.

Since last Valentine’s day didn’t quite go as planned, it made me feel quite special to be receiving them this time around. Flowers just have that effect on a girl :). Happy Valentine’s Day!

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