Monday Mingle ~~> How do we give Thanks on Memorial Day! #Honor #Respect

We pay our tributes to our fallen heroes and veterans. Saying "Thank You" cannot erase the memories and sleepless nights but a cause for the action done.

As we enjoy our holiday may we give Thanks to all who are soldiers in our Country, our brothers, sisters, cousins and neighbors or a passing friend. God Bless!

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Monday Mingle #118

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A Blessed Day of the Resurrection! ~ ¡Un Feliz Día de la Resurrección!!#Faith #Hope

Yesterday was a beautiful day shared with family and friends in Beautiful Miami.

Ayer fue un día hermoso compartido con familiares y amigos en Miami hermoso.

We had a marvelous Spring break and give "Thanks" to share some beautiful moments with some special love ones. We give thanks for those we have in thoughts and did not get to see but will soon enough - so close yet so far.

Tuvimos una maravillosa vacaciones de primavera y dar "gracias" al compartir algunos preciosos momentos especiales con algunos amores. Le damos gracias a los que tenemos en pensamientos y no llegamos a ver, pero pronto - tan cerca en pensamientos aunque tan lejos.

For Good Friday, we visited many churches and remembered the less fortunate, the lonely, love ones who have gone before us and all others who we might not remember at this time, we love you all! Happy Easter!

Recordamos a los menos afortunados, los solitarios y todos los demás que no recordemos en este momento, todos te amamos! Feliz Pascua!

The weekend was quite hectic and so much to tell but only one at a time. Let's see how much we can catch up in the coming weeks. We have a big event coming up, the Hispanicize Event which will be fulfilling in several ways and is excited to meet many other bloggers from far away who will be gathered in Miami.

El fin de semana era completamente agitado y tanto que contar, pero sólo uno por uno. Vamos a ver cuánto podemos lograr en las semanas próximas.  Tenemos un evento , el evento Hispanicize que se llenará con la diversión y el éxito de varias maneras y está encantada de conocer a muchos otros blogueras/blogueros desde muy lejos que se reunieron en Miami.

Sharing some pics of this past week.

Happy April Fool's Day!

It's the Beginning of April. Time is not waiting for us!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

A beautiful cool day in sunny Miami~ Un hermoso día fresco en la soleada Miami #Birthday#Anniversay#PrayerGroup

Today was a beautiful day. It was certainly a sunny day but very cold for Floridians at 59 degrees at 5:30 pm. For most Canadians or visitors from the north, the weather is just right.

Hoy fue un día hermoso. Sin duda fue un día soleado pero muy frío para los floridanos a 59 grados en 17:30. Para la mayoría de los canadienses o los visitantes desde el norte, el tiempo es justo.

We were off to mass this morning and the street was not so busy for a Sunday morning, perhaps only those who had to get up this morning were up. Smart people were cuddled up in bed, smile. After mass,  I smiled as I saw the people coming in were all smartly dressed with their winter attire. Visitors would have a laugh since most of them would be wearing shorts and perhaps a cardigan. Lifestyle in Miami. We are happy! It is a treat for us to sport our winter attire.

Fuimos a Misa esta mañana y la calle no estaba tan ocupada para un domingo por la mañana, tal vez sólo a quienes tuvieron que levantarse esta mañana despertaron.  Las personas inteligentes se acunaba en la cama, sonrisa. Personas inteligentes fueron abrazadas para arriba en la cama, sonrisa. Después de la Misa, sonreí como las personas vestían elegantemente en su traje de invierno. Los visitantes del norte tendría una risa ya que la mayoría de ellos llevar pantalones cortos y tal vez una chaqueta de punto. Estilo de vida en Miami. Somos felices! Es un placer para nosotros usar nuestra vestimenta de invierno.

We had a bible study get-together at a park and to celebrate some birthdays and wedding anniversary.  When plans were made it was for a nice and sunny day to be outdoors. Well, the event continued as planned and we bundled up and made our trip to the park.

Tuvimos una reunión de estudio de la Biblia en un parque y a celebrar algún cumpleaños y aniversario de bodas. Cuando se hicieron planes fue para un agradable y soleado día para salir al aire libre. Así, el evento continuó como estaba previsto y que estamos agrupados y nuestro viaje al parque.

I enjoy these events as the group is a beautiful and joyful group. It is great to share our happy and sad moments with some special people. It is rather odd that I happened to meet with these people at least once a year perhaps for different reasons but it is always a beautiful moment of laughter and catching up.

Me gustan estos eventos como el grupo es una hermosa y alegre grupo. Es genial poder compartir nuestros momentos felices y tristes con algunas personas especiales. Es bastante curioso que me ha sucedido a reunirse con estas personas por lo menos una vez al año quizás por razones diferentes, pero siempre es un hermoso momento de risas y ponerse al día.

It is always great to give "Thanks" to the Lord for all that happened in our lives and for the challenges presented as we learn and prepare for his plans to take effect. One of our challenge today was to keep warm as we kept warm by the joy and warmth in our hearts in praising the Lord. After opening prayers and singing some songs,the children enjoyed themselves running around and playing in the park. At the beginning it was cold and shortly after it was just right for them and all complaints that it was cold were forgotten.

Siempre es genial dar "Gracias" al Señor por todo lo que pasó en nuestras vidas y para los desafíos que presenta como lecciones aprendidas y la preparación de sus planes para tomar efecto. Uno de nuestro desafío fue mantener caliente como nos mantiene calientes por la alegría y la calidez en nuestros corazones en alabar al Señor. Después de abrir oraciones y cantando algunas canciones, los niños se disfrutaron correteando y jugando en el Parque y todas las quejas que era frío se olvidaron.

We had some special moments to give "Thanks" and others were farewell for a special friend of mine who was visiting for a couple months and is leaving us once again. It is always great to say "Welcome" but always bittersweet to say "Farewell, 'til we meet again."

Tuvimos algunos momentos especiales para dar "gracias" y otro eran despedida de un amigo especial que estaba de visita para un par de meses y nos deja una vez más. Siempre es genial para decir "Bienvenido" pero siempre un sabor agridulce para decir adiós, hasta que nos reunamos de nuevo."

It was funny how we sought the warmth of the sun when it was possible when normally we are hiding from the hot sun! I certainly give "Respect" to those that live in the Cold winter states with all the challenges presented.


Fue muy divertido cómo tratamos la calidez del sol cuando era posible cuando normalmente estamos ocultando de el calor del sol! Seguramente doy 'el Respeto' a aquellos que viven en los estados del Invierno frío con todos los desafíos presentados.

Beautiful day, beautiful company!

¡Día hermoso, compañía hermosa!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

Setting the table for your guest this #Christmas

Hello Everyone, hope you are all ready for this beautiful day of gathering with the family and friends.
You are most welcome over if you are around the neighborhood!

Well, I love to have my table set for my guest and learn to use the utensils right. I have always thought it was a puzzle when I see  so many of them. I do not eat a lot and when I am hungry, I just want to eat, not eat my appetizer and am full, it is funny really, has this happen to you before. It was hilarious the first time! I ate all my appetizer and when the meal came, I was I will not be able to eat my meal. One good outcome was that it was with family!

Well, since it is Christmas time, we would be using our Christmas theme to use the colors that you desire to represent Christmas. I would say red with green and white or gold. Your center piece can be candles, the Christmas plant in a vase, your choice - something traditional or abstract; something cost effective.

Setting the table:

• you can use a charger base setting or a place mat: the color depends on what you wish to show (pizzaz or simple setting) it depends on event and your choice.
•  you need our wine and water glass, you can be as classy as you wish by using different colors. It really depends on how formal you want to be you will extend the culinary utensils (dessert and tea).
• you will need your silverware :the forks on the left hand side and the spoons on the right hand side with the knives- the more formal the more utensils you will need. The knife, turns the cutting side of your knife is turn towards your plate, the spoon will be lined up with your knife. The fork must also be lined up with your knife your  place the cutting. Make sure you utensils are lined up with your knife. The dinner fork is closest to your plate and the smallest fork is next but goes on the outside. This is a basic setting.
• your napkins color depends on your theme or occasion. You can fold your napkin into a decorative style on your plate or in your wine glass: your choice

Remember this is a simple table setting, we will do another segment with a more formal setting.

This is important since there are many ongoing social events at this time of the year.

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