Rutledge Family Christmas Story Beginning 1952 - 2011

1. A Christmas
Story
The Rutledge Saga Begins

2. It started
with a
twinkle in

3. Beverly Wilkins and Earl Rutledge - 1952

5. Deborah, Theresa & Cindy
Theresa & Cindy 1955 Los Alamos 1957

6. She tucked them into bed
with visions of sugar
plumbs dancing round in
their heads.

7. Los Alamos, New
Mexico • early 60’s yucca
1957 Orange
Street
Street
For years it was 3  then
our family grew

8. Then the next
generations began...

9. Tammy Harper - cindy’s one and
only!
Santa Fe -
1976
Santa Fe -
1974

11. Our joy grew and grew with
each passing year

12. We laughed, we
bonded,
& we shared
secrets
Earl, Grandma
Rutledge & Uncle Jim
(grandma rutledge’s
House Dixon)
Deborah & Theresa
(new christmas pj’s 
Dixon)
Amy and Tammy (1st Cousins 
Dixon)

13. And we grew older
Amy and Stefan 1987-1998

14. Cindy & Tammy come home
from Minnesota
Dixon 1990
Cindy having a
high time
on stilts dad
made for Stefan
Theresa, Deborah,
Cindy
and Tammy
Tammy and Quillo
Baba (Beverly) made
Even though we moved away with our
extended families,

15. Christmas Eve & Morning
Cindy & Dad working on Christmas
Dinner
Dixon 1990

16. Christmas day was filled with excitement and joy!
Sharing love, opening presents and fashion shows...

17. Earl and Beverly Deb and Gary share
enjoying their family a kiss
Dixon 1990

18. Jo
y!

19. The joy we shared as
a family was clear
in every smile and
touch…

20. Oh What Fun We Had!
Even
though
some of us
didn’t quite
get it

21. We had so much
fun …
that Deborah and
Gary decided
to contribute
something

22. The Smith Family
(Deborah & Gary)
Contribute to the Family
Tree
Audrey Anna 1994

23. Although she was shy
at first, she soon joined
in the family fun
(Rancho de Chimayo)

24. Rancho de Chimayo –
Christmas Eve
a family tradition
Special Memories
Never Forgotten!

25. gary’s
parents
Paul and
Rosemary
Smith, Debo
rah, and
Dad
Albert, Terry,
Amy
& Audrey

26. After many
years in
Dixon, a move
to Rio Rancho.
Cindy, Deborah,
Gary and Mom
(Dad taking
Amy and Dad photo)
share a moment 1991
while we make
lefsa after
Christmas

27. As the years past by our
family tree sprouted more
branches!

28. The other Smith Family.
Tammy married Greg Smith of
Colorado and brought
wonderful Kaylee Dawn into
our lives.
Rancho de Chimayo
2002

29. Christmas in Rifle Colorado 
2002/2003
As our families grew, we sometimes
had to travel away
to be with each other
Cindy, greg’s son
Tammy & Kolby

30. Christmas
2004 Rifle,
Colorado
kaylee’s 1st
bike. Greg
Stratton helps
get the
training
Kaylee &
wheels on
Daddy
Greg Smith

31. Sometimes I would take Audrey
to Colorado
with me a day or 2 after
Christmas
 Rifle Colorado 2004
Making cookies
for Santa
Kaylee has look-alike
doll BaBa gave her.

32. Tammy, Kolby, Kayle
e and Greg
New Castle , Colorado
2007

33. Christmas in Arroyo Hondo at
albert’s and theresa’s home 
2008
Albert, Theresa and
Stefan
Ana Maria and

34. a taos homecoming…a real treat
when Amy and Stefan
can come home at the same time
2009

35. Arroyo Seco 
2010
Theresa gets Amy
to Laugh
Arroyo Hondo 
2008
Gary, Cindy, and
Al take
a walk after

36. Tammy, Greg and
Kaylee
In Albuquerque
2009- The Parade
of Lights tour!
A visit with the
Harpers
(Bryce, Patty and
Paul) before
heading to Santa
Fe

37. Four Generations
– Cindy & Greg's
home in Santa Fe
2009
Deborah, Audrey, Mo
m, Tammy, Cindy and
our most handsome
boy – Stefan!

38. Rancho De
Chimayo 2009

39. Stephen, Greg, Ava, Mariah, Jada
– Christmas 2009

40. Merry
Christmas!