Conferencia General./General Conference.

General conference is an especial time in the year for me, it feel as it were Christmas. There is no doubt in my heart and mind that there is Loving God and a Great Redeemer who loves me and loves everyone in this world. This is a great time to be alive with prophets, seers, and revelators that lead and guide the way to Exaltation. There were more than one message that felt tailored just for me and my circumstances I'm looking forward to study and learn more from this conference.

"Me encanta ver el Templo" I made covenants there and now I have a renewed vision of its importance now and for the eternities. Makes me happy and cheerful to hear of new temple dedications, construction and new temple announcements.

I want to be a good mother in Zion, and I want to share my testimony that there is hope, happiness for my children in this decaying world if I live and teach them the Gospel of Christ which brings true happiness and purpose to this mortal existence. I have great examples around me, my parents and leaders. I know I'm not alone Max is with me and I've received the gift of the Holy Ghost that will guide me if I live worthy of his companionship.

Una reflexion./A thought

Me he propuesto como meta leer diariamente el nuevo libro de la Sociedad de Socorro Hijas en Mi Reino lo cual no tomara mucho tiempo en leerlo por completo. Anoche mientras leia la cita de la hna. Snow mi corazon y mente se iluminaron con una mejor comprension de mi Naturaleza Divina y Valor Individual.

I made the personal goal of reading everyday one chapter from the book Daughters in My Kingdom the history and work of Relief Society. I will finish reading it soon. In my last night reading the following quote touched my heart and my mind tremendously and helped me understand better my Divine Nature and Self Worth.

Cita:
Quote:

If any of the daughters and mothers in Israel are feeling in the least [limited] in their present spheres, they will now find ample scope for every power and capability for doing good with which they are most liberally endowed. … President Young has turned the key to a wide and extensive sphere of action and usefulness.

Eliza R. Snow

Contando semanas./Counting weeks.

Vamos a ser papas de un nino!

Max y yo (y debo agregar que la familia y amigos tambien) estamos muy emocionados por el nuevo miembro en nuestra familia. Supimos que iba a ser nino el 22 de Agosto. He empezado a actualizar la apariencia de mi blog (lo he demominado una Navidad muy azul) para que haga juego con la estacion en la que el bebe nacera (si tenemos suerte) el 27de Diciembre.

Tengo que reconocer que el embarazo es un desafio para mi el comienzo fue un poco dificil, el segundo trimestre ha sido genial y no puedo esperar mas para que el tercer trimestre llegue a su fin y tener este chiquito con nosotros. Durante esta semana he notado que el bebe se mueve dia y noche, quiero creer de corazon que es una muy buena senal, especialmente quiero creer lo mismo cuando tenga que arrullarlo por las noches.

We are having a Baby -Boy!

Max and I (and I have to say family and friends as well) are very excited for our new family member! We found out on August 22. I have already updated the look of my blog (I call it 'a very baby-boy Christmas') to match the mood and excitement for the arrival of our baby on (if we are lucky) December 27 this year!

I have to say that pregnancy is a challenge; for me the beginning was a little hard, the second trimester was great and I cannot wait for the end of the third trimester and see this little one! On this week I noticed that he is really active during the day and also at night, I want to believe it is a very good sign, and I will want to believe that especially in the middle of the night when he will be here.

Image from the sonogram.

Imagen del utrasonido.

August's gone and I'm in the middle of September already!

Time just keeps running and non-stopping, that is how it is!
On August:
I was born on a beautiful Monday morning on August 3rd, 1981. Yeah, I am a fine 30 years old lady now.
Max and I got married on a beautiful summer Tuesday noon the same day a year ago. Yeah, I was a nice 29 years old young woman back then. To celebrate my birthday we went out to shop for some maternity clothes, Max has good taste on women clothes, let me tell you! and we had cake.

The cake topper!

Macadamia cake and pineapple filling

will have to wait for a future anniversary.

The setting!

Our original wedding cake-topper came all the way from Tooele [thanks so much sister Lou (grandma vonNiederhausern)], but the heat ruined..it... sad isn't it! so we improvised and bough a small cake to celebrate.

We waited til the weekend to celebrate our anniversary by going to the movies, we watched the "the rise of the planet of the apes" a good movie and afterwards we ate some Italian food... to be honest we need to visit and learn about new places to eat.

Here is Max and the pride substitute.

La celebrada or b-day girl!

Eventful days Part 3!

Well I want to continue with these roller-coaster of emotions and events called "LIFE."I found I was pregnant (how exciting!) on Tuesday April the 19. I told Max, of course he is has to be involved) and then I told my mom and sister! The Sunday before my parents' flight back home, Max's mom invited all the "Familia Peralta Servin" to have dinner, and there it was that we announced the surprise. My DAD wasn't sure that what he understood was right! Poor dad he seemed confused but happy!It was great, everyone was happy and excited for us! Later I learned my two sisters in law (Loan and Kimberly) were expecting  babies as well. After Dad, Mom and Rodrick (he is spelling his name that way lately) left I found myself with a cold and long days of packing and giving some stuff away to friends, my brother and sister. It was unbelievable to me how much stuff we had although it felt and looked like nothing!Max finished school, so on may 5th we packed "hasta el tope" our car and started our 3 day trip to Texas. 

Eventful days! part 2

Max and I planned a picnic in the desert we had hot-dogs and mountain-man-breakfast. Everyone were impressed with Max's camping skills.

 After having our picnic we venture to drive on the pony-express trail. We stopped on the first (maybe only rest area in the road) I think we were all tired but mostly dehydrated! It was fun!

Later, on the weekend we had our family pictures taken. My dear sister got a super deal for a family photo session on-line.

After the pictures we had to wait for my Brother to get off work and have dinner; in the meantime the rest of us went to Little Cotton Wood Canyon. Rodrigo wanted to check out the snow that was left and with some luck see some mountain goats. And we did see them!

 Our first snowman ever! How exciting!

Eventful days!

ok it has been a while since I last posted anything. Here is a summary!

Mom, Dad and Rodrigo came from Mexico to attend Grace's graduation hurray! Those weeks they were here were cold!

A new chapter in our lives!

My last day of classes is Wednesday April 13th, and I'm so happy; Max's last day is May 4th. It is interesting, we are in our late twenties and we have spent most of this decade of our lives in school. In perspective, it has been the best thing we could have done.
In a personal level, being in school has been a character building experience; who would have known how enticing cheat on assignments is, or how easy is to procrastinate and how hard it is to catch up.
Well, those lessons have been learned and being married and wanting a family in the very near future our lives we have to adjust the course and for sure all those lessons learned in college have to prove. However I do not think that relying only on our experiences will guaranteed our complete happiness.
I dear fondly what "The Family a Proclamation to the World" declares:

Happiness in family life is more likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.

caching up!

We are going to Dallas, Texas; yeeha! We are so very excited for our new adventure! Max's brothers are already fighting for us to stay with them on the firsts weeks of May. That makes Max feel important at all levels!
This month of April has turned very busy already which I do not mind at all. My beautiful "hermanita" is graduating in Entrepreneurship (a major that suits her spirit and personality to perfection.) My parents and little brother (Rodrigo) are coming to town in less than a week, and I cannot wait to see them. Last time they were here was for my wedding; it was so very great! If all goes well my brother (Paco) will get into a master program this year. Our prayers and good wishes are with him and his wife.
I have to confess, I decided to take care of our "relocating affairs" after my sister's Commencement Ceremony (which by the way will take place for the first time in the history of LDS Business College in the Tabernacle at Temple Square, isn't it cool or what!)  by then I'll be through with school and staying home all day focusing my energy in 1) feeding Max properly, 2) going through stuff, 3) packing, 4) blogging and 5)enjoying my parent's visit, yay!
In other matters, this week I had the coolest experiences riding the bus to Tooele, and in the check out at WalMart. In the bus someone was swearing and the bus driver said "no swearing in the bus" it was amazing! and then on WalMart I had a nice lady checking me out she helped me with my big blue bag (IKEA bag) and she matched prices of some of the items I had, and ALLwith a great smile. There is goodness all around, what you think?

'till next entry... LPS VN

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Que hermoso!

general conference

La Conferencia General es uno de mis eventos favoritos del año. En este año en particular, celebramos el 75 aniversario del Programa de Bienestar de la Iglesia. Tras escuchar los multiples discursos de nuestros lideres, no hay lugar a dudas de que Dios conoce nuestras nescesidades y El sabe que a traves del servicio aprendemos y llevamos a cabo su obra.

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General conference is one of my favorite times of the year. This year we celebrate 75ht anniversary of the Church's Welfare Program. After hearing the messages from our leaders there is no doubt that God knows our needs and there is no doubt that He knows that is through service that we learn and do His work.

back to normal, I guess

tumble weeds in the side of the road!

Spring brake is over and we (Max and I)did a couple interesting things during that time.
First Max took me for a walk couple evenings, besides feeling as a pet, I truly enjoyed it; the fresh air, stepped hills, and my heart beating faster, it is wonderful to be alive!
Max went for a Hike on Settlement Canyon, He loved it although he was sored for three days!
We had a fire on Friday Night and we took my Max's dad's 4-wheeler to the the desert! A completely different Exploring-Experience.
We rested on Sunday, the Lord's day!
Here some photographs from Saturday!

Myself.

Max testing the camera!

Here Max and the  4-wheeler!

Spring is here.

Spring has officially started officially! wooho!
During the last couple of days Max and I have been doing some fun things.
Last Friday we had a little picnic the both of us with a fire at settlement canyon, it was very fun!
On Saturday we hiked one of the hills behind our home, I personally needed fresh air and exercise, it was great!
Sunday, we stayed home and later in the evening we drove around town.Monday, we both came to Salt Lake to school and work.
Yesterday, we hiked another hill and cooked some curried chicken. Delicious!
Max is running everyday, last week he did very well! He went running 4 days!
This current week is his Spring brake and I know he is having a good time!

Dear posterity,

Last Monday Dad and I, had our interview at the immigration office; we have good news, I am now a permanent resident of the United States. Aunty Kim P. exclaimed in her facebook post "freedom" which it is very true. Hopefully we will visit to Abuelo Checho y Abuelita during this year if all goes well!

Lately, I have been thinking about what are the things that you should know, what character traits I should encourage and how you all would look like!

In other matters, I decided that "determination" is very crucial for one's happiness and I've been lacking it. So this week that starts I have resolved to be more determined and act immediately upon the things I know and the impressions of the Spirit.

Love you all.

Atte. su Mamá.

spring brake is near...

Para el blog del dia de hoy he pensado escribir acerca de la renovada determinacion de Max por ejercitarse todos los dias y sus planes para spring brake. Hasta el momento el itinerario comprende acampar y escalar "Deseret Peak" para ello ya fue el por sus botas de alpinismo, harpones (para caminar/escalar sobre hielo) y pico.
No me cabe de duda de que el programa de television que hemos estado viendo acerca del Monte Everest le ha inspirado. Por  mi parte, he estado pensando en que seria bueno preparar de comer para susodicha empresa; no se me ha ocurrido nada ademas de un buena dotacion de sandwiches y agua.
Veremos que tal!

For today's blog entry I've been thinking in writing about Max's renewed determination to excercise every day and his plans for the upcoming spring brake. The itineray so far is to camp and climb Deseret Peak and he has already got his boots, crampons and axe for such enterprise.

I have no doubt that the show about the Mount Everst we have been watching has inspired him. As far as I am concern I've been thinking in the food; I haven't come up with any idea besides a big ration of sandwiches and water.

We'll see how it goes!

new year's resolutions

algo tiene hablar por telefono ...

El dia de ayer Papa llamo por telefono, lo cual me parecio raro porque por lo general usamos instant messenger, pero aun asi me  dio mucho mucho gusto; hablamos como en los viejos tiempos sobre negocios, inmigracion, y la charla del SEI (Sistema Educativo de la Iglesia). Debo mensionar que Papa es un hombre muy inteligente, espiritual, trabajador, y alegre.
Papa esta emocionado por el trabajo de Max, cuando le platique acerca de las circumstancias (escuela, inmigracion, trabajo) que rodearon nuestra decision de iniciar el trabajo en mayo en vez de marzo, el comprendio cabalmente y anadio que en muchos casos las companias no solo buscan personas capaces de desempenar la tarea asignada sino que buscan personas de caracter y vision en sus vidas.
Por ello creo que mama y papa quieren mucho a Max!


Last night I received a phone call from my Papa, it seemed odd to me that he called instead of using msn, nevertheless it made me happy! We talked like we used to about businesses ideas, my immigration paperwork, and the fireside he just watched. I must say that Papa is smart, spiritual, hard worker, and cheerful man.
Papa is excited about Max's new job, when I told him why we would start on May instead of March he understood completely and added that in most cases companies not only look for capable people they especially seek for people with caracter and vision.
I think Papa y Mama like Max for that!

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dear posterity,

Everything is going well over here, Dad (Max) got into the TEXTRON leadership program, we are very excited!We will be moving from Tooele to somewhere in Texas in the first week of May.
Life at home is peaceful, and playful at times. We had our delicious cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped hot-dogs for dinner last night; we were very hungry. After school, as usual we took the express bus to Tooele, then in our way home we did some errands; stop at D.I. to look for a digital audio cable with not luck that often happens when we go to the D.I. Do you have the same feeling sometimes when you go there?
The next stop was Mayce's grocery store getting some goodies. In the entrance we had a sample of stew that cheered up our empty bellies. We picked up what we needed and checked out.
Right after that we stop at the credit union next door to pay our monthly rent, by then Max was grinning and almost dancing while walking! why? well simply and obvious if you live with Max in a 24/7 basis, he does not like Wal-Mart at all neither big bank corporations. He would tell you that doing business in this places makes him feel guilty knowing that there are little girls in China that work long and hard for a ridiculous wage in order to make us pay less for our stuff. Sad uh!
Well, he was happy doing business in local places without the weight of China, which is a big place and a lot of people, over his shoulders!
We had our dinner, worked on some homeworks, and watched some documentaries on PBS.com (free streaming.)
Remember. brush your teeth thrice a day, and eat vegetables
Love, Mom (Liliana)

Family Home Evening

Before we got married we received many words of counsel from the first counselor from the stake and my bishop of course. One of the advices that sticked in our minds was praying together and having Family Home Evening..
What I remember the most from the Family Home Evenings at my parents' home is the little minute book we had to prepare the lessons. I consider it now a family keepsake full of significant memories.
It was in Family Home Evening that my siblings and I learned about the new little member that was going to become part of our family; Mom and dad told us about it sometime on the spring of 1997 and Rodrigo was born on December 4, that same year. It was funny to see our little brother growing and being part of the Family Home Evening, he became the official greeter and welcoming person. He was so cute!
Before my Brother Paco went on his mission he gave the most spiritual lessons those were beautiful days! 
My sister and I even danced once before everyone just for fun!
Family Home Evening was not always bubbling and pink,in couple occasions it was to discipline and warning everyone from the influences of the world!

Now, in our nucleus Max and I have given priority to this blessing of Family Home Evening. We are still working on making it more homey; with that being said I believe that some sweet goodies, music, and a significant lessons will augment homey-ness!

Family Home Evening is a wonderful opportunity to create family traditions and a tradition indeed.

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