The family is like a book.
The children are the pages
The parents are the cover
That protecting beauty gives.
At first the pages of the book
Are blank and purely fair,
But time soon writeth memories
And painteth pictures there.
Love is the little golden clasp
That bindeth up the trust;
Oh, break it not, lest all the pages
Should scatter and be lost!
Author Unknown
Homecoming for Zena
Before I was even born Mommy and Daddy were busy at home preparing for my arrival. A
special place was made just for me at our home in Brooklyn, NY. In my room were many
toys, games and wonderful presents. One of my favorite gifts is My Baby Book.
Zena Makes an Impression
This is my very first picture. Mommy and Daddy were so excited to have a baby girl like
me. Everyone thought I was the world's cutest baby! Don't you think so, too?
(Place first photo here)
The Arrival Of Zena
Let me tell you about myself. I am Zena Renee Gonzalez, the daughter of Kim and Angel.
They waited a long time before the miracle of my birth finally occurred at 9:24 am on
April 8, 2002. Mommy and Daddy were assisted by Doctor Martin Frank at Good Samaritan
Hospital. I weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 13 1/8" in length.
(Place birth announcement here)
First Visitors And Gifts
So many friends and relatives came to visit and bring special gifts so I could remember
them. When everyone first saw me they had so many nice things to say.
Guests and Gifts
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Treasured Keepsakes Of
Zena Renee Gonzalez
This is my birth certificate.
(Place birth certificate here)
These are my fingerprints and footprints.
Zena Enters The World
My birth date is April 8, 2002. Now Mommy and Daddy will tell you what it was like
in the world on the day I was born.
Entertainment Today
Famous sports heroes _____________________________
Favorite entertainers ______________________________
Popular singers ____________________________________
Book of the year ___________________________________
Film of the year ____________________________________
On television everyone was watching __________________
Some prices today
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Loaf of bread __________
Gallon of gas __________
A dozen eggs __________
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Pound of potatoes _________
Pair of jeans _____________
Gallon of milk ____________
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Current Events
Headlines in the newspaper __________________________
Head of State _____________________________________
Important world leaders _____________________________
Major world events ________________________________
In addition to my birth this made the year special ________
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This is a picture of my family the year I was born.
(Place family photo here)
Family Tree of
Zena Renee Gonzalez
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Great Grandparents
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Grandparents
Kim
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Mother
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Sisters
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Great Grandparents
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Grandparents
Angel
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Father
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Brothers
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Zena Renee Gonzalez
Naming Me
Zena Renee Gonzalez
My name was chosen because...
Other names considered...
My friends and relatives are...
Tanya Ortega, AJ and Grandma Maria
Early Accomplishments of Zena
Before I learned how to talk I had my own language
that sounded like __________________________________
My very first word ________________________________
The next few words I learned _______________________
My first sentence _________________________________
Mommy and Daddy will tell you how old I was when I learned how to do all sorts of things.
Smile ___________________________________________
Laugh aloud ______________________________________
Drink from a cup __________________________________
Hold a spoon _____________________________________
Sit unsupported ___________________________________
Crawl ___________________________________________
Pull myself to a standing position _____________________
Walk with support _________________________________
Walk without support ______________________________
Run ____________________________________________
Zena Is Growing Fast
Date/Age
Height
Weight
Dental Chart Of
Zena Renee Gonzalez
This is a record of when I got my baby teeth. I didn't like it very much when they grew
in, but at least I can eat real food!
Date the chart when my teeth appeared
Date tooth appeared
Upper Jaw
Date tooth appeared
Left side
Right side
Lower jaw
Ouch Ouch Ouch
Mommy and Daddy didn't want me to get sick, so I was immunized against many different diseases.
TYPE
DATE
Diphtheria
Whooping cough
Tetanus
Polio
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Tuberculin test
Hemoglobin test
Other information
First Haircut of Zena
I'm getting so big now! Look at me! Mommy and Daddy took my picture and even saved a
lock of hair from my very first haircut.
Zena before first haircut
(Place photo here)
(Place lock of hair here)
Zena Likes To Play
Girls like me love to have fun. These are some of my favorite things.
Toys ___________________________________________
Games __________________________________________
Outings _________________________________________
Activities ________________________________________
Bedtime songs ____________________________________
Stuffed animals ___________________________________
Delicious treats ___________________________________
Early playmates
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First Birthday of Zena
Zena Renee Gonzalez is one year old. This has been a wonderful year and my future looks
bright. Now you know all about me. I would like to thank Mom and Dad for giving
me My Baby Book.
(Place first birthday photo here)
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