Baby Zia spent her first Christmas in Santa Fe, New Mexico, visiting friends and family. She has created a photo journal of her trip:
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| Zia brought some studio pics of herself as gifts for her family. |
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| Plane stopped in Vegas; 1 1/2 hour wait on the tarmac; then off to Albuquerque! She was exhausted when we arrived, perfect for a nap on the drive up the hill to Santa Fe. |
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| When she arrived in Santa Fe, she was treated to a beautiful light show at Grandma's house! |
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| Her first visit was to Great Grandma's. She loved her Great Grandma Ruybalid! |
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| She also went to her first Christmas party at Betty's house. Here is a photo of Zia with mom, Grandma, and Carol. Zia spent lots of time with Grandma Evelyn on her trip, but Grandma was sick so Zia kept a safe distance away from the germs. She did spend a lot of time around her Grandma, but Grandma held back and didn't hold her, so she could avoid getting her first illness while on vacation. Thanks Grandma! |
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| She loved looking at all the lights on the tree. |
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| When the Christmas music started, she was fascinated and watched the whole time. |
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| Then a visit to Grandpa Danny's house! |
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| He smothered her in kisses. |
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| On Christmas day, she unwrapped all of her presents. |
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| Her favorite was this red bow. |
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| She also got some bunny rabbit earmuffs. |
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| Uncle Mike met her for the first time on Christmas day. |
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| Zia loves her Uncle Mike! |
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| Zia got to meet lots of relatives, like her Great Grandma's brothers Joe and Murphy. Here she is with Joe. |
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| Zia couldn't leave New Mexico without a big bowl of green chile from the Horseman's Haven. |
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| Zia got to meet her friends the Durans, with their new baby DeAnza, 7 months. |
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| One week later, she said goodbye to New Mexico. |
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| Daddy helped get her comfortable for a nap on the plane. |
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| When she got home, it was time for a bath. |
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| Zia loves her bath! |
