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

Honor Guards

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

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

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

congratulations to you both !

"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?

Thanks Rich, Thanks Jim, Thanks all!!

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

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!

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

Congratulations.

See y'all Saturday for congratulations in person!

gratz!!! that's great!!


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

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.

So Cool! Congrats!

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

"Parabens" Vanessa and Eric!

Dan Callicott

Not red white and blue...

and not my wife...

Butt it is Brazilian

(fuzzy one there in the background is for Aaron)

congrats eric!!

Congratulations

Congratulations! Way to go!

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations Eric and Vanessa, very, very cool.

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

Good Deal! Congratulations to you both.

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

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

great news! congrats!!!

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

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 !!!!

Congratulations!

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.

Wonderful news!

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

Good Job Vanessa

.......b

Congrats to you and your wife!

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!!!