What wonderful news we received last Friday morning but for you
was actually Thursday. Confusing, I know. When we woke up there was a text on
our phone with a picture of our newest grandbaby. Nico Pablo Rodriguez de
Almeida. He is grandson #16.
Congratulations to Lexi and Ale!
Congratulations to Lexi and Ale!
Each birth is a miracle who will be part of the Almeida clan
forever. What a lucky kid to come to a very loving family. Last Saturday, as we
were walking the streets of Manila I couldn’t help to compare how lucky our
children and grandchildren are. Baby Nico was born in February also known as
the month of love. How romantic!
Only one day left until Valentine’s! One last day
people!
Have you figured out what to give
your special someone yet? Well today’s letter is my little reminder
to all of you to figure that out since time is of the essence and I know how
busy you all are but it doesn’t have to be fancy.
I have the most amazing thing for
Daniel. I can’t wait for him to open it tomorrow so I thought I would just list
out a few ideas of things that might work for you. I tried to think of ideas
that cost nothing at all and ideas for those who might want to spend a little
more. I got them off pinterest and Hopefully this will help get you thinking:
*Write a
love letter expressing everything you love about the other person. I think
personal hand written letters are the most amazing gifts of all. And they
become something to keep and treasure for years to come.
* Get a
puzzle the two of you can put together – I think getting a map puzzle (I like
the 3D and 4D puzzles they sell of cities with the little buildings and
everything) of a place you want to go visit together someday. Put the puzzle
together and learn about the city as you do it together. Then set the goal to
visit that city someday. This can be romantic and it can inspire you to
accomplish a fun goal together.
*Give your
spouse a calendar with date nights pre-scheduled out with the actual thing you
will do together on each date night – the restaurant you will eat at, the
activity you will do, etc. Everyone hates the “what do you want to do question”
so making this calendar for your sweetie shows that you took initiative and
thought through the time you want to spend together.
* Make
a Love coupon book – offer any love coupons that will make your partner happy.
Get creative.
* Write
a valentine’s poem for your sweetheart and frame it.
* Buy
your sweetie a great new book they can read or a stack of their favorite
magazines.
*Concert tickets are always a fun gift to give and it’s something you can do
together.
*Movie
tickets are always a hit – just don’t forget the popcorn and candy to go with
it.
*A
nice pen engraved with their name. This way they think of you every time they
write with it.
**Give
a free day out to your sweetheart – cover them for a day so they can go out
with friends or to do a favorite activity.
* Make
a candy gram card using valentine heart candies to write a message. This one is
sort of cliché but it always makes someone smile anyway.
*Chocolate
covered strawberries are always a great gift. Actually chocolate anything is a
good gift.
* Heart
shaped frosted sugar cookies (Sweet Tooth Fairy is my personal favorite)
*Give
a bucket full of their favorite snacks and candies.
* Book
couples massages together at a spa. It’s a great relaxing day to spend with
each other.
*Give a
certificate for a Mani / Pedi for her or a Shave for him.
*Hire
a housekeeping service to clean the entire house before the weekend so the two
of you don’t have to. This will let you enjoy the weekend together knowing your
house is all clean and fresh. Nothing beats that clean house smell and feel.
* Get him
some tighties wallet. My all time favorite
That’ all the ideas I could come up
with today but hopefully those get your brain going and help you figure out
what you will do for that important person in your life. Those years when I was
single I used to spend the money on me. Be your own Valentine and give yourself
a present.
We are actually going to dinner and
to see Wicked with three other couples: Elder Bowen, Elder Schmutz and Elder
Hanie and their wives from the area Presidency.
Have a fantastic Valentines tomorrow!
Con amor,
Vero
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