Baptism for Chris

This was a special day in the life of Analia and Spencer's oldest son, Christopher. They decided to come to Utah for his baptism, that way more people could attend. If they had stayed in Nebraska we would have been the only ones who would have traveled to Grand Island. It was so much easier for them to come here than for all of us to go there.

The baptism was done in Farmington and Andres as the Bishop of his ward, presided and welcomed everyone. He was a little stressed out because the air conditioning went out on them that's very day. Jami and Vale gave the talks. Spencer Krone  baptized him and Daniel did the confirmation. 

Afterwards we went to Tuscanos to celebrate as a  family. This baptism turned out very expensive. It felt more like a wedding than a baptism but what is important is that Daniel was so happy and that is all worth it. 

It was a good day!

Con amor,

Vero

 

My first child turns 40!

Today marks a special day! 

40 years ago, has always symbolized for me the first day of the rest of my life and changed it forever in the most amazing way. Happy birthday to my amazing daughter Cristi Dame. I’m so proud of the woman you are. You have taught me the true meaning of love and compassion. I am so grateful to call you mine. Now that you have children of your own, you can understand when I say that no matter how old you get, to me, you will always be my baby. Love you to the moon and back!

Tuesday 2/22/22

Today is Tuesday 2/22/ 22

It takes two to tango,

is a phrase I have heard before

many times!

Getting married is easy

but staying together is what counts!

Is not about how much love

we started out with at the beginning,

it’s how much love we are building

day in and day out to keep enduring.

Today I am thankful for

My forever friend Daniel,

and my better half;

for without him, we would not

Have the amazing children,

And grandchildren

We adore sooooo much!

Twenty- five grandkids to be exact!

And one on the way!

Hurray!

Happy “Twos-day”

A one in a lifetime date!

Nixon is 12

I can’t believe this handsome grandson is twelve today!

Nixon, we love your sincere giving heart, always aware of others around you. You are turning into a wonderful young man, an awesome brother and amazing son. Happiest Birthday and can’t wait to see you again. Love you so much!

I was young once

I was young once . . . to all my female friends from 60 years and up... most of us are going through the next phase of our lives. We're at that age where we see more and more wrinkles appear each day, gray hair and extra pounds.

Menopause is now a distant memory, and I am grateful for that! We see the cute 25-year-olds and reminisce. But we were also 25, just as they will one day be our age. What they bring to the table with their youth and zest, we bring our wisdom and experience. 

We have raised families, run households, paid the bills, dealt with diseases, betrayal, sadness and everything else life has assigned us. We are survivors... we are warriors in the quiet... we are women...like a classic car or a fine wine. 

Even if our bodies may not be what they once were, they carry our souls, our courage and our strength. We shall all enter this chapter of our lives with humility, grace and pride over everything we have been through and should never feel bad about getting older. 

I learned from my reading last week of Moses 1 that our divine worth is infinite and never changes. Our Heavenly Father loves us regardless of what we look like or how old we are. It's a privilege that is denied to so many. 

Ushuaia

Visited the end of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina with our friends Debbie and Allen Haynie from December 13th -17th. You can send a postcard or letter from a post office from the end of the world anywhere in the world. The highlight of the trip was to see the Penguins.  

Twelve Years down and Eternity to Go!

I didn't even realize how lucky I was when we got married. My top qualities I wanted in a spouse were integrity and kindness. I wanted someone who was committed to making it. Daniel has stood by me through thick and thin! 

Together we have faced many challenges. We have also shared many beautiful happy times together! Daniel has been my best friend and soul mate. There is no one I'd rather go through a pandemic and hard times with. And I'd happily spend all my time with him if I could. 

Daniel is no ordinary man. He loves to cook and do the laundry. He can find humor in even the worst of times. Whenever we are faced with a problem, he finds a way through it. We have been blessed with True Eternal Love; a Forever Family; a crazy fun life; and a wonderful posterity; great friends, a meaningful job, a life we love, and trials that have made us stronger.

We have cried together, laughed at each other and with each other, grown in our Faith together, and served together whenever possible. He has a tender heart for people of all nationalities too. Amazing! 

Everyone that knows Daniel Almeida understands that he is loyal, supportive, a spiritual leader, the child whisperer, and hilarious. He will drop anything to take care of the needs of his family, a neighbor, or a stranger. Daniel Almeida, I love you so much! Thank you for standing by my side each and every day! You are the best!! Cheers to #12 and Eternity to go! Happy Anniversary!!!