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MY LIFE

I was born and raised in Carlsbad New Mexico. I enjoyed my childhood. I am still very good friends with all my friends since I was a little girl and now our own kids are growing up together.

MY LIFE

When I graduated from Carlsbad High School. When I finished high school I didn’t want to go to college. I moved with my aunt in Los Angeles California. I wasn’t ready to get married or have kids. I just wanted to have fun.

MY LIFE

In March of 2000 I decided to move to Phoenix Arizona to be with my boyfriend since I was 13 years old. When I was in high school he had moved there and I decided to finally move with him.

MY LIFE

In March 30, 2001 I had my first son. His name is Derek Quintela. That year was so life changing. I was not only a wife but a mother. I lived there with just me and my husband with no family. I had to learn how to do it all by myself.

MY LIFE

In October 12, 2002 I had my second son named Dax Quintela. When he was born my other son was only 1 year and 7 months. It was a real handful to watch both at the same time while my husband worked all the time but I managed to do it.

MY LIFE

In March 10, 2005 I had my third son Drake Quintela. I got his name out of a Blade movie. It was a name for Dracula in the movie. Me and my husband tried for a girl but it did not happen.

MY LIFE

Me and my husband decided to try one more time to have a girl and it didn’t happen again! On December 13, 2006 I had my son Desmond Quintela. This year was a very challenging for me with four boys.

MY LIFE

In the year 2008 we decided to move back to Carlsbad. Me and my now ex husband started to have problems and divorced in 2010. I am now currently working at the New Mexico Workforce Connection and I am going for my Social Services degree. With kids, sports, work, school and other mommy duties my life is very busy!

MY LIFE

My Busy Life!