Tag: FLEENOR Victoria

my Bolivian born daughter in law

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She turned 50 today – and fifty never looked so good.

This amazing woman has brought a new life to our family, and especially to my son. Isabel can plan a masquerade ball extravaganza, work a full time job, cook three course dinners and run from track meets to soccer games in between. She is frequently on the road running here and there for her twins, Alexander and Victoria, and taking her Vizsla, Dulce on mile long runs most days . She is our very own Energizer Bunny.

She is beautiful and smart. Fashionable and down to earth. I admire her so. She welcomed me into her life on the first day we met. What a blessing she has been to me. She excels at motherhood and has proven that over and over again.

I am grateful for her many attributes, but most of all for her love and dedication she has for my son. I know she would walk through fire for Ricky, and he would do the same for her.

I can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve next. She constantly amazes me. I love her tenderness and her feistiness; her grace and her candidness; her thoughtfulness and her humor. It is no secret how much I adore this 50 year young lady. I cannot imagine my life without her.

Happy Birthday, Isabel. I love you so much. ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

to my daughter in law

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Happiest of Birthdays to you!

When you joined our family you opened our hearts in ways you don’t know. My only regret is that Dad never got to know you in person. He would have enjoyed watching the grandkids mature and he would have been egging them on in their funny antics. But you. He would have been head over heels with you. He would have loved listening to you talk about your parents and your family life in Bolivia. He would have hung on each and every word.

But, back to me. The way you accepted me into your family and friend circle has been so heart warming. I so love spending time with you and watching you with Ricky. Your teasing and love for each other is amazing and my heart is so happy that you two found each other. And I am just as thrilled that I have someone like you to confide in and laugh with and yes, sometimes cry with.

I could not possibly list all of the ways you have enriched my life and brought a spark back into our family. Just suffice it to say, you are so very special to me and I love you oh so much. I wish the best year ahead for you. And thank you for allowing me to be a part of your happiness, and sometimes even sadness – the fun dinners and parties and conversations. Not sure how I would have survived the past couple of years without you. And the love you have for my son, amplifies the feelings I have for you.

Happy Birthday, my beautiful and loving daughter. How lucky I am to have you in my life.

Love, Mom