Likes and Dislikes

LIKES
What is your favorite color -any thing bright
What do you want to be when you grow up -I want to be the best at what ever I do
Who was your first best friend - Kathy Reed and Mary Graeber
Who did you "just know in your heart" at age twelve, that you were going to marry

- Kevin - sorry Eddy
Where were you born- Newport R.I.
Shy or out going? What do you think?????
What am I passionate about? Right now my grand children. I want them to know they are loved no matter what and we are here for them.
I also work at a church and have several duties. The one I love the most is a reception coordinator. I have the best job(don't like that word because it's not a job to me) I am able to assist women planning their menu and coordinating their wedding reception , one of the happiest moments in their life.
Hobbies- Painting my home, gardening, baking and spending time with my ever growing family!!
Where do I want to live when I retire? Newport R.I. or somewhere near there
My Best friend in the Whole World??- EDDY ESPINOSA he is the love of my life
Do I believe in God- With all my heart and soul!!! I got saved when I was 24 but really developed a close relationship with him in 1993. I am not perfect nor do I profess to be , I do have my moments but when I slip I know my God is full of grace and he forgives me. I love the Lord with all my heart.





Dislikes
Oatmeal- hate it with a passion!!!!!! Bad experience at girl scout camp and never recovered )-:


I know this is the circle of life but when you get a puppy and fall in love than they get old and die.



One thing I don't like is their life is short so what's up with that??Why can't they live long like humans??


When snow gets dirty and turns to slush.


Smart Mouth People- Thinks they can say or do what ever with no consequences- They feel they are justified in cussing out or belittling people , makes others feel small so they will feel better about themselves, thinks their feelings are the only ones that matter. So they think!!!


People that whine about their life and tell you how bad they have it.


People that say one thing and do another.


I know one or two like this and I would just as soon stay away from them. They pull you down rather than build you up!!


But as we all know no one is perfect so.....all we can do is pray for you and hope that God can change your heart.
This is not being sarcastic or mean spirited this does come from the heart.............

Our Family, new and old

It's been such a blessing to have our girls, our grandchildren and their spouses here at the house. I know as they say all good things have to come. to an end. Anthony had to leave today, he came here five days before Elias was born and stayed an extra week,.Sonia(Eddy's Mom) has been here for a few days and she is leaving tomorrow and Saturday Tasha, Daniel and our little Gabriel are moving out to a home of their own. We have gone from a FULL HOUSE to an almost empty in a few days. It has been wonderful. We have had all these people in here but honestly you couldn't really tell. It is great to hear the laughter and see everyone get along so good.

It has really been nice getting to know Anthony. Elias Anthony is the spitten image of his daddy. Unfortunatly he had to go back to Florida to go to school and work. He probably went back just to get some sleep(-: Poor Nikki and Anthony very rarely got sleep with a new baby. Been there and done that..... hahaha.

So know we are getting settled into a new routine and new stage in our life. As you can see I am a very proud mother and grand mother. My girls are the best and I am blessed beyond to be able to have ALL my family in arms length. I treasure this!!!!!
Now next week we are doing baby dedication.






Pretty good looking bunch huh???? This right here is what it's all about, we are enjoying all of it,







Thank you Lord........................

My Boys

Aren't they just the cutest little men around!!!!!!
I get the privilege of babysitting our boys again. Both mom and dads are out and I am blessed.I look at them and I get overwhelmed with emotion. I know I sound so dramatic but these little guys are my daughters babies. I can remember when I brought the girls home from the hospital and was so scared because I wanted to be the best mom and I was so afraid I wouldn't know what to do for them.Having our girls was the best thing we ever did. It was because of them we both came to know the Lord. Now I look at these little guys and I want the world for them. I am so proud of the girls and I can see how much they love their babies.





I am going to be sad when Tasha, Daniel and little man move out but thankfully they are not moving too far. I am happy for them,they are starting their new life and have so much to look forward to.I am enjoying this grand parent thing.

This is what I call "A Wonderful Life"

It's feeding time so until next time. Have a Blessed Weekend, GiGi

Erin

Mom and I are going to see Erin(Beth) graduate in two weeks so I have been thinking a lot about you lately. I know everyone calls you Beth but I know you as Erin.

I have great memories from when you would come to visit Christmas and MiMi's birthday and when we came to Mississippi for the summer .I remember one Christmas in particular you were 4 years old mom asked me to take you and get you a pair of shoes. Someone had complimented you and they told me I had a beautiful daughter. I was so proud and said thank you like you were mine. I could have said you weren't but instead I was quiet. I always loved to take you out.You were always a joy to be around . It's sad because I have let to much time go by but hopefully things will be different now.I want to be there when you have your baby and hopefully your baby can grow up with my grand babies. You are going to make an amazing mom. I didn't want to much time go by before I told you I love you and that I am looking forward to seeing your little girl grow up.She is going to have an amazing life with you as her mom!!!! . I know Christi is probably so excited her baby is going to have a baby(you will always be her baby)
I remember when you were living with us I asked you what you wanted to do with your life and you had it all planned out. 12 years later you have done everything you said you were going to do,for that you should be very proud of yourself. You have accomplished a lot and now you will enjoy the fruits of your labor. God has blessed you.


I was looking on your FB page and amazed how you still look like the same girl who lived with us 12 years ago. Can you believe it was that long ago. So much has happened since it feels like a life time ago. Well, now you are entering a new stage in your life , enjoy God's blessings you are so deserving of them.
Please always remember I love you. I'll see you soon, Aunt Maureen

Family

It's great to have everyone in our home. Eddy is still in Mexico(so far no news is good news) and we are praying for his safety so please pray as well. I did get pictures from our church's website so this is what I have





Sonia (the boys great grandmother , (Eddy's mom) came in today and will be with us until the 28th. She came when Gabriel was born so she had to come for Elias. Nikki and Tasha were both born on Sonia's birthday, first grand children so needless to say they are very close with their grandmother.

It's so nice to hear laughter and the girls getting along so good. Tasha has been helping Nikki with Elias, they have been good for each other. The best part of all of this is that we aren't hundred's of miles away from each other. Hopefully the boys will be able to grow up together like brothers. We grew up with a community of family. Mom had a big family so it was like that until I was about 12 then we moved to Mississippi and daddy's family was just as big. Mother's Day we are going to Gabriel's baby dedication. What a great way to celebrate that day. I'll not only be with my girls but also the boys. The blessings keep on coming.

My neice Erin is going to graduate from College that weekend as well. Mom and I are going to the graduation . I haven't seen Erin for awhile so it will be nice. Erin holds a special place in my heart. She is Anthony's daughter and he is everyone's favorite. Erin was the cutest little girl and she is even better now because the inside is just as beautiful as the outside. We found out not long ago she is expecting a little girl. Like I said before our family is growing by leaps and bounds

So now you have an update on our ever growing family. Until next time, Blessings, Maureen

Mexico

My Eddy is gone to Acapulco Mexico. There are sixteen men that went with the Mens ministry from our church to help build a church. Eddy went to be an interpreter. I dropped him off this morning and I miss him already. Eddy travels

quite a bit so this is not a foreign concept but there is a lot of turmoil in Mexico. I am sure that they are all safe but there is always a chance something might happen. I know that God is protecting them , he is going to be watching over them but reality it's not safe. So while you are reading this please pray for all of them. They are witnessing to others and furthering the kingdom.






Eddy and I are going to celebrate 22 years of marriage this August. Sometimes I feel like we have been together our whole lives and sometimes it feels like just yesterday. We met at work and we have been together since. In our 22 years we have been working together in Ministry for 17 years in one capacity or another. We have gone through a lot together but because of our commitment to our family and to the Lord we are still together. Eddy is truly my best friend. He challenges me to be my best and as far as he is concerned I can do anything I set my mind to. He is an encourager and a mighty prayer warrior.He is truly the best thing that has come into my life.

It's times like this that you realize what you have . He is my life and I couldn't imagine being without him.

We are now entering a new season in our lives that we are enjoying. We don't have a lot of money but what we do have is far more valuable. We have a wonderful little family that is giving us so much pride and joy.




So while Eddy is in Mexico and his family is in Texas we pray for him and the other men, have a safe trip and may God use all of you for His Glory.............until next time, Maureen

Night Shift

Saturday was my night to take care of Elias. I worked a wedding and got off at 10:00 pm. I told Nikki I could take the night shift and let her and daddy get a good night sleep. I got the bassinet , diapers, ointment and everything I needed for the evening. I was excited.
Just Elias and Gigi.



Well, I must have forgotten the part where we tell the new moms you should sleep when he sleeps, hahahah. I did not listen to my own advice. I fed him around 12:00 then changed him and he went right back to sleep. He is such a sweet heart. Anyway, I put him down and thought I would go on the computer for awhile. Around 2:15 I was getting tired so I laid down and started going into a deep sleep when I heard this cry..............Yes it was Elias ready to get fed again. I put him on my chest and was hoping he didn't want to get up yet but I was wrong, the little one had other ideas. So...........we did it all over again. After I made a bottle, burped him and changed him this time both of us went down for the night. Unfortunately at 6 days old he goes for two to three hours at a time so yes, 4:30 or 5:00 we were up again and did a repeat. Eddy woke up around 6:00 took one look at me and asked me If I had a rough night. I didn't know how to take that question so I just ignored it. After I woke up Eddy took Elias and went upstairs to tell Nikki my night shift was over.

I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of my grand babies but I will tell you this.......God allows us to have children when we are younger so we can do all nighter If we need to. I can defiantly feel my age when I do things like this but I will be the first one to offer again. He is so precious. He cries when he wants his diaper changed or when he wants to eat but other than that he sleeps.


It's only been six days since he was born. I still remember the emotions and amazement when I saw Nikki give birth to Elias. I am honored and privileged that she wanted me there. I Will never forget that first time I heard him cry. To me that was the best sound . As I was in the room I just thought how our Family Tree is growing.



It started with just the girls and now we are expanding . I love to see them with their babies spending time together and having such a good time. Hopefully If we are lucky the boys will grow up together. What ever the case God has blessed us with such a beautiful family. They are healthey, and happy, what else can I ask for. I can't wait for this Mothers Day. I will be with my girls (and my mom) and their babies wow "It's a Wonderful Life"


Here are a few pictures of our newest edition


Papa E and Elias







Aunt Tasha and Elias



This is the best father and son


So you see this is my perfect little family. Yes, I said perfect. In my little world we are enjoying the blessings that God has given us. We don't take any of this for granted. I know things could change instantly so we take one day at a time.This right here is my idea of A GREAT LIFE!!!!! Until next time, Love to all. GiGi

Handling Issues

Just felt like saying something and this is what I have come up with

God doesn't give us what we can handle;
God helps us handle what we are given!

Welcome Elias Anthony Guadamuz

Just a few hours before Elias was born
Mom and Dad





I love this one MY GIRLS!!!



This is cute everyone but Nikki thought we would have to wait a long time















Welcome we have been waiting for you Little Man


Finally Elias is here. It was truly the perfect end to a perfect day. Nikki did so good and Anthony was so calm. Nikki was so sure she was going to deliver fast and we said don't get your hopes up and boy were we wrong and she was soooo right. Nikki gor admitted at 8:45am and Elias was here At 2:44.pm Only 5 hours from start to finish. The doctor said next child he will just pop out....hahahaha

I was able to be in the room to help her and Anthony and it was AMAZING!!! Nikki pushed maybe 5 or 6 times and little Elias was out.I can go on and on how proud I am but I'll show you what I am talking about



Mom and Dad showing off their new bundle of joy

What a joy it is to be able to see our daughter give birth to our grandson
WOW,it is an experience I will never forget
as long as I live. God has found favor in our family and I don't take that lightly. He is an amazing God to allow us to give birth to another human being. I cherish my family they have made us so proud. They are going to make wonderful moms. I get the privilege(for now anyway) to be able to see our little men grow up. For such a time as this. We are blessed. Thank you

Better Days to Come!!!!!

I know I haxen't always made good choices in my life but I think I have learned from them. As I have told you from the start I am not perfect nor do I profess to be.I try not to dwell on the past but move on to the future.You can either be bitter or better and I choose the later. This wasn"t about you personally. It was what I thought was best at the time.You were placed where you should be. You have said what you needed to say and I as well. Questions were answered and you know so all will be good. We should not be defined by our past but live in the now.. I don't know what the future will bring but I hope for you that you can have peace in your life and live the life you dream of. I am sorry we couldn't find our way back to each other but as long as you got your answers you needed I hope it helped. This wasn't at all as I hoped for but I guesss things don't always happen the way we think it should go.It wasn't my intention to hurt you, I did and I am sorry.

As I have posted before people come into our life for a reason and after the need is met it's time to part and maybe that's us. Have a good life I have enjoyed meeting you and it's sad to see you go.

Elias

Tonight we had an awesome family night. I as a mother am far from perfect I continue to make mistake(I am sure some people will agree) but God has given me loads of grace and loves me inspite of it all and has blessed me with this wonderful family. As you all know Tasha gave birth Jan. 19 has a gorgeous baby boy, now her twin 3 months later is giving us our second boy. I ask you how does life get any better than this.



Tonight we cooked dinner and sat down and were all able to share a meal together. Unfortunately Daniel couldn't be there but Anthony was. I love that Tasha is helping Nikki It feels like old times all of. Us together. This IS" MY PERFECT "
and this is as good as it gets.


Nikki of course is nervous but God is with you my Nikki girl and we are all prayed up.
Tomorrow she ia going in at 7;25am so please pray,we can never have too many prayers coming your way. Eddy I are ready for this. I think were made. To be grandparents cause we am kids at heart
I have to get up early but I just thought you would liike to know. I love you Nikki can't wait. Goodnight from GIGI

Wish list

I read NOT STALK other peoples blogs and I liked this one so here it is:

1. That when baby Elias comes he will come fast and mommy won't go through a lot of pain.
2. Gabriel and Elias will be able to grow up together and be close as brothers
3. Mom will be able to come to Texas on Mother's Day and not go home sick.
4. I can have that long awaited garage sale Natasha so desperately wants me to have and clean out our garage.
5.I can finally finish painting my house.
6. That Eddy will know HE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!
7.Even though a certain girl tries to push my buttons I would rise above and not let her bother me.
8. That my grand babies will know how much they are loved by all!!!
9.Gabriel will sleep the whole night and Natasha and Daniel will get a full night sleep lol
10. We mean what we say and say what we mean!!!!!


Now daddy is here in Texas so you can come Elias..................

Elias, we are anxiously waiting

Our long wait is almost over.....Nikki went to the doctor and she is 2 cent. dilated and close to having her baby. I know God has his own plan but I sure hope he waits for daddy to come home. Anthony is in Orlando at school and will be here Friday night. I am hoping he will wait just one more day.Patience is not a strong attribute of ours but we are trying. I am helping to get Nikki's room ready(one way to get the painting done, have babies lol) I of course have waited till the last moment . Nikki is going in to get induced Tuesday the 13th If he doesn't come before. I think it's funny Tasha went on a Tuesday as well.

This is such a wonderful time for our family. We are all together and everyone is getting along so good.It's been awhile since we have had babies in our home so when he makes a certain face or smiles we all get so excited. You would think this was our first baby.


We had a wonderful Easter. Three of us worked but Nikki, Daniel and Gabriel met us later and we had lunch. God is so good to us. We have a beautiful family. We are healthy, have a job, home but most of all WE HAVE EACH OTHER!!!!!

As you can see we have pictures of our first Easter with Gabriel.
We are very proud of OUR FAMILY. I have TWO beautiful young ladies that I am very proud of the mothers they are becoming. Now looking at Gabriel and how adorable he is just wait for Elias.

It's funny after I had my girls I wanted to have a boy for Eddy, boy does God have a sense of humor.......We don't do anything half way do we...........
God bless to all of you, until next time. Blessings, Gigi

Gabriel and GiGI
Gabriel, Papa E, Gabriel and GiGi


Natasha's Family




Gabriel and Daddy











Gabriel and His Tia