As usual I have very good intentions with sending my Christmas Cards and now our new Christmas Letter. I am the queen of procrastination, This is my sincere apology for not sending them out. I was able to send 15 or so but the rest of them are just waiting to be sent. Well, this 2011 will be different. We are going to go through some changes so I am forced to be more organized and that
is what I need.This is my letter that I was supposed to send.
I miss all you guys in Rhode Island and Miami. I hope we will see you all soon. Lots of love....
Merry Christmas Family and Friends,
I have been wanting to do a Christmas letter for a long time now. We haven't been able to visit all our family and friends so this is a perfect way to fill everyone in on our ever growing family and the latest breaking news from the Espinosa Family and company.
I'll start with our youngest Natasha:
Natasha, Daniel and Gabriel Isaiah Castillo,
as you all know we have expanded our little family with Daniel and Gabriel.
Gabriel is our first grandson. He is almost eleven months old and he is on his way to walking already., Of course as you can see he is one of two of the cutest little boys in this world.!!!!!!!!! He is high energy and has a zest for life. He has a warm and contagious personality. When he smiles at you his face just lights up. He is the life of the party.
Daniel is working as a security guard and is pursuing a career in law enforcement. Gabriel takes after his daddy in looks and in personality. He is kind, loving and has a heart for people. He is a wonderful daddy and Gabriel just adores him.
Natasha is a Hair stylist and has her own salon with another woman. She is doing an amazing job. She is a go getter , and has a knack for business . I am so proud of the mom and woman she has become.
Nicole, Anthony and Elias Anthony Guadamuz- and we continue to grow...........
Elias Anthony is our second and youngest grandchild. When we found out Natasha was pregnant we were excited and then three months later Nicole announced her upcoming event. Of course we had to joke about it and said it was the twin thing but after the shock wore off we were delighted.
Elias has a sweet disposition and loving smile. He has the brightest blue eyes and when he looks at me and smiles it just melts my heart.
Anthony - is also working as a security guard but is working hard at pursuing his dream to be a professional football player. Elias has taken on his daddy's personality very laid back and things just roll off his back.
Nicole- is an assistant to a real estate broker and may pursue getting her license to sell real estate soon. She loves what she does and is very good. Nicole could and probably would sell you the lamp post if you let her . She has always been the one that is not afraid of anyone or anything and is our social butterfly. .......I never thought Nikki wanted children but Elias has stolen her heart and she is a wonderful mom.
I am so proud of both of our girls. As I have watched both of them go through their pregnancy and watched my babies have their own babies It was both emotional and such a joy to see because our family was growing right in front of our eyes . We had the blessing of being able to be apart of this miracle. Now I will be honest and tell you it wasn't all sugar and spice but I wouldn't change any of it. We were there for both our grandsons birth. We were one of the first to see them and we are proud to be a big part of their lives. The most important thing is our girls and now grandsons ......They will always know they are loved and we would do anything for them.
Eddy- Well I could tell you how wonderful, handsome and kind he is but you already know that...........Eddy is on his fourth year at Prestonwood. H e started out as the Food Service Director and now he is Ministry Support Director. He has many hats and serves them well. He is over Food Service and part of Facilities which includes Set up, House Keeping and Print Shop . Needless to say he keeps extremely busy. With all his duties I think I could speak for him in saying his most important role is being a good husband, father and now grandfather.
Maureen- I work at Prestonwood with Eddy. I am on my third year and I love it. Eddy and I have worked together almost our whole married life ,married 22 years , worked together 18 years .I have several responsibilities but the one I am passionate about is Wedding Reception Coordinator. My other duties are Administrative and what ever Eddy wants me to do. I would say I have the best of both worlds, to be able to do something that you love and get paid for it........Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!
We moved to Texas four years ago and it hasn't always been easy. I will have to say this was one of our biggest tests but I am pleased to say God has brought us through and we are on the other side. I like Texas(like not love) now , I do love the weather(I know people who live here probably think I am strange for saying this)It gets cold and even snows . I lived in Florida where we had hot or hotter weather. One thing I will have to admit is I never knew how much I would miss the water until we moved here. Now when we go on vacation we try to go somewhere where there is water.
When we moved here it broke my heart because I had to say goodbye to our girls but I am happy to say they moved here and now we are all together.
I hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as I have had writing it. I know that I am not good at writing or talking on the phone but please do know all of you are thought about and loved. I am blessed and I thank God for all of you......
Have a wonderful Christ Filled Christmas!
Love you all,
Eddy and Maureen
