Magnetic letters
I am in front of the stove cooking dinner when I see her come around wearing a big smile. She hands me her last find and says, “Mami need A”. I put my spatula down so I can help her find what she is looking for. She points at various letters and asks: “A?”. I say, “not that one, that’s an R.” This goes on for a little while until she points at the right letter, the coveted A. I say, “that is the one, very good Jessie.” She grabs the magnetic letter A with her little fingers, runs back to the living room and hands her treasure to my husband while screaming “Papa A”. I hear applause and giggles. Carlos says, “Good job! Can you find me a J?” The hunt starts all over again.
About Marta Guzman
Born in 1956 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico to Francisco and Irma Suarez. My father Francisco was a very successful businessman in the toy industry. I have two brothers, Frank Suarez and Angel Suarez. My two sisters are Irma Christoffel and Alicia Suarez McKay. All of my siblings own their own business. Attended Elementary, Middle School and High School in Colegio Espiritu Santo, a private school.
On my first day of college, I met my husband Carlos Guzman. I attended the University of Puerto Rico where I received two associate degrees, one in Social Studies (Psychology) and another one in Interior Design.
On January 10, 1979, Carlos and I married and left the island so I could attend the University Texas at Austin.
In 1981, we started a small toy distribution business called Austin Toy House.
Jessica, our oldest was born in December of 1983.
David, our "Middle Child" was born in 1986.
In 1988, we sold Austin Toy House and started Marta's Desserts using an old family recipe of flan.
Gabriel, our youngest, was born in 1995.
Jessica received a full scholarship in 2002 and move out to attend the University of Texas. Three years later, in 2005, the same day we were officially closing our business, our son David received a letter telling him he had also received a full scholarship to attend college.
Since September 2005, I work as an independent contractor as an interpreter. I now spend lots of time taking Gabriel to extracurricular activities such as Robotics and Science Clubs.
Every chance we get, we love to get all our kids in the same space and enjoy their company...
Our "Sobremesa" 