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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 03:29 PM

I couldn't be prouder. On March 31st Vanessa Silveira Shea became an American citizen

Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Moved to Miami and met me 6 years ago.

Here's she is in the ceremony

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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 03:30 PM

Honor Guards

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Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 8 2005, 03:31 PM

Congrats to your wife, there will a celebration in Sandy tonight.

Posted by: ! Apr 8 2005, 03:31 PM

Congrats....now we need a pic in a red, white and blue bikini....

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 03:31 PM

Here's Baby Nikki (from page 11 of the "What do You Look Like" thread) at the ceremony

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Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 8 2005, 03:32 PM

congratulations to you both !

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 03:32 PM

"Z" she's Brazilian... I can't show that Red White and Blue bikini least I get in trouble like you always do

How about a cake?

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Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 03:34 PM

Thanks Rich, Thanks Jim, Thanks all!!

We whooped it up last weekend. I just downloaded these from the camera...

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 8 2005, 03:36 PM

That rocks Eric! I know what you two had to go through, sort of. My father re-married like 8-9 years ago to a lady from Canada. She is my Mom to put it mildly now. But I can tell you she went through hell to become a US citz.

Congrats to you both! Party time!

Posted by: Series9 Apr 8 2005, 03:38 PM

That's awesome Eric. I think citizenship means more to people who have to earn it.

Congratulations.

Posted by: Gint Apr 8 2005, 03:41 PM

See y'all Saturday for congratulations in person!

Posted by: tat2dphreak Apr 8 2005, 03:42 PM

gratz!!! that's great!!

btw, "Z" has a point... and I agree

Posted by: Foxman Apr 8 2005, 03:46 PM

Eric, that is fantastic. My wife was born here, but she has a dual citizenship with Brazil due to her mom being born there. Gotta love those Brazilian women.

Posted by: Howard Apr 8 2005, 03:48 PM

So Cool! Congrats!

Eric, no matter what Z says, don't pose in a bikini

Posted by: xitspd Apr 8 2005, 03:52 PM

"Parabens" Vanessa and Eric!

Dan Callicott

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 04:31 PM

Not red white and blue...

and not my wife...

Butt it is Brazilian

(fuzzy one there in the background is for Aaron)

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Posted by: brant Apr 8 2005, 04:35 PM

congrats eric!!

Posted by: Lou W Apr 8 2005, 04:55 PM

Congratulations

Posted by: Carl Apr 8 2005, 05:01 PM

Congratulations! Way to go!

Posted by: grantsfo Apr 8 2005, 05:02 PM

Thanks! Its great to be reminded that people still value becoming citizens of the US! Congratulations to both of you!

Posted by: TonyAKAVW Apr 8 2005, 05:19 PM

Conratulations!!! My wife (argentine) still has another 2 years to go I believe before she qualifies for the citizenship process. After all the paperwork to get her here in the first place, I can only imagine what naturalization will be like.

-Tony

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 8 2005, 05:24 PM

Naturalization isn't too tough... just getting the green card was the worst. I was ready to go postal because we did it without a lawyer

Thanks again everyone... this was one of the most important days of her life

Posted by: fiid Apr 8 2005, 05:31 PM

Congrats. I've got to get my citizenship sometime...

Posted by: TonyAKAVW Apr 8 2005, 05:39 PM

Yep, we did it without a lawyer too. I spent a lot of time on the net researching all the proper ways to do things. I'm sure you remember I-129f, the K-1, all 50000000 forms and notarized signatures, birth certificates, verification of income, past years tax forms, photographs, letters, etc. etc. etc. Its really amazing how much work all of that is. Then there's the lines at the INS, interviews, finger printing, temporary authorizations to travel etc., medical exams, blah blah blah.

here's a "done with the INS forever beer" for you

-Tony

Posted by: watsonrx13 Apr 8 2005, 05:48 PM

Congratulations Eric and Vanessa, very, very cool.

Wonderful knowing that citizens from another country would pledge their loyalty to our country....

Posted by: Grimstead Apr 8 2005, 06:58 PM

Good Deal! Congratulations to you both.

rocking nana.gif

Posted by: william harris Apr 8 2005, 07:01 PM

Congratulations! I think it is wonderful and Eric, you have a wonderful looking family!

Posted by: TimT Apr 8 2005, 07:16 PM

Good for you! Happy for Her! Happy for you both

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 8 2005, 07:30 PM

great news! congrats!!!

Posted by: Hawk Apr 8 2005, 07:34 PM

Congrats to you both! What a wonderful thing to celebrate.
Ciao
-Ricardo

Posted by: Mueller Apr 8 2005, 07:38 PM

QUOTE (fiid @ Apr 8 2005, 04:31 PM)
Congrats. I've got to get my citizenship sometime... :clap:

Fiid, just make sure you don't lose your accent, I need something to make fun of you

Congrats to your wife E !!!!

Posted by: gregrobbins Apr 8 2005, 08:41 PM

Congratulations!

Posted by: slapshot914 Apr 8 2005, 09:34 PM

All right! Congratulations Vanessa and Eric. My folks and the 3 kids (me included) did that many years ago moving to Salt Lake from Sweden. It was the proudest day of their lives. Tough to move from the homeland to another country, especially with nothing but a box of things and a few suitcases. But they were determined and I'm certainly glad they did. Anyway congrats again.

Posted by: Qarl Apr 8 2005, 09:37 PM

Wonderful news!

Congratulations to you both... or to you three!

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 8 2005, 10:23 PM

Good Job Vanessa

.......b

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Apr 8 2005, 10:33 PM

Congrats to you and your wife!

Posted by: seanery Apr 9 2005, 05:59 PM

Congrats to Vanessa!

I recently worked at a Naturalization Ceremony, and I learned how important it is to those going through it. Way to go!!!

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