Cluster meeting in Buenos Aires 2012

The DTA cluster meeting in Buenos Aires was so much fun. We stayed in a Hotel right on 9 de Julio, the widest street in the world. The strret is named after Argentina's Independence on July 9 1816. The 9 de Julio street has so many busy lanes coming and going that it takes several stop lights to go accross it. Our hotel was near two very famous streets full of vendors. No cars allowed, only pedestrians.  We saw Gabriel and Danae and went out to eat at many places including a Brazilian Rodisio, palacio de papa frita a French fried palace and milanesa and steak type restaurant. We went on a nice boat ride call El Tigre to a Tango show and on a tour to Teatro Colon. The traffic is as to be expected, busy!!

Mother's day 2012

This was such a fun thing I did for my mother. I told my sister Mari I would surprise her and it sure was a big surprise. She even sent a friend of hers to pick me up at the airport. My mom had no idea I was coming. Mari said, mom I have someone at the door that wants to see you. My mom shook my hand and said: "mucho gusto" poor  thing,  she did not even recognize me because of her bad eye sight. Vane did the same thing. We worked on a scarpbook that I compile together for her. We also went shopping and took several pictures together. Liz had to stay with her family In El Salvaodr as she should but Vane and I made the trip to Miami. It was a time to be together with my two little sisters too. What a fun time we had!

Trip to Utah and Idaho

During spring break 2012 I made a trip to see Mandy. I felt I needed to see her during her Spring break. She would would be involved in her last riding competion and I wanted to watch her. I even helped out by picking up one of the judges at the airport. Afterwards we would visit Elder Allred and his wife who are so nice, a also got to see two of my friends from childhood and College years and continued over to see Cristi. I was glad the drive was fine considering I get lost easily when I don't know where I am going. The trip was short but so worth it. I also discovered that my allergies are still as bad, I was hoping that they had gotten better. I could only stand being in the stable for about 20 minutes before I started sneezing and coughing.

A special visit to our area on 2/12

Like every year, we have been blessed to have special visits from the leaders of our Church to our area. This time it was Elder Bednar, Elder Gonzalez and Bishop McMullin. We went to meet them in Puerto Rico where we were saying and came to the Dominican Repuclic for more meetings. I can only say that those days listening to these Men of God were priceless. I felt their wonderful spirits in each of the meetings and felt of their love for us. I was asked to translate for sister McMullin,who I consider a friend, so warm and pleasent to be around. It was a very touching experience, so much that tears were running down my eyes as she spoke. The messages were all wonderful and inspiring. They had meetings with the young men and youg women, with young adults, with the missionaries and at stake conferences. Daniel also translated for Bishop McMullin and did a fantastic job.

New Years Eve at sea!

It was my mother's dream to go on a cruise as a family. She was so happy to have all her daughters: Liz, Vane, Mari and me with their respective spouses: Eric, Ale, Andres and Daniel and the grandchildren: Manu, Andrecito, Paola, Alex, Mandy, Bianca and Cristi with their respective husbands; Joseph and brooks and great-grandbaby Nixon.
We were celebrating a new year coming our way. Daniel wasn't to keen of the idea because it meant leaving Vale and Ani to spend New Year's with Ale and Lexi in Miami but realized that it was my mother's wish so he was a good sport and went along with it.
 As a family we (The Flores) used to go on trips when my father was alive. Cruises are great because you can have a very large group of people without having to worry about entertaining them. It is all inclusive so all your meals are taking care plus activities withing the ship. Daniel did't think the cabins were the best but the fact that we were all together was what mattered. We left Miami on December 31st and got back on January 5th which means that I also spent my birthday on board. It was a special night because Bianca was schedule to sing that same night and with all the audience together everyone sang happy birhday to me. It will be one of my favorite birthdays that I won't ever forget. My mom tooks us both and Mandy as a birthday present for Daniel and me since our birthdays are both in January.

Christmas 2011

Our Christmas in Puerto Rico 2011 was a lot of fun for those who came: Mandy, Ani, Vale, Lexi and Ale. They went to the beach almost everyday. Unfortunately, I had to stay in most of the time to finish my last class at BYU which was super intense. I hated having to do that, I wanted to go out with them so badly but I knew I couldn't possibly finish all those papers due before the end of the year. We or I should say Daniel took them to the usual, yunque forest, Old San Juan and all the beautiful beaches. I managed to go out once but was super nervous that I was not working on my papers or reading some books. The last class was an English class where I had to read the novel, write a paper and take a open book essay test super hard. There were 8 novels left for me to finish by the end of the year or I should say, two weeks so needless to say, this was one Christmas that got skipped.

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Utah

Thanksgiving is not the same unless you are in the United States. It is a US holiday after all so what better than to go on vacation to Utah to celebrate it!

It was also Mandy's birthday on the 26. She turned 20. Wow, we no longer have teenager children. We were able to stay in our unit in Park City and also to see Pablo, Sydney and Charlotte. Hernan and Rachael, Valentina and Jami, Andres and the children: Sariah, Layna, Danielito and Joseph. All the grandchilren are so adorable and doing well ! Our children are all doing well with good jobs and for that we are so thankful.