Glenns Ferry couple ushers in new year with new baby

Yarely Juarez was surrounded by family and friends shortly after her birth Sunday morning, becoming Elmore County's first child of 2012. Keeping an eye on the newborn, from left, included her siblings, Angel and Abigail Juarez, neighbor Natalie Gutierrez and Yarely's parents, Angela and Marco Juarez. Photo by Brian S. Orban

The holiday season seems to have a very special meaning for the Juarez family. Their oldest daughter, Abigail, was born Christmas day 13 years ago. Their eldest son, Angel, entered the world four years later on Jan. 2.

It seemed only natural that their next child would continue to follow that unusual tradition.

At 2:23 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, Angela and Marco Juarez welcomed into the world their newest daughter, Yarely. Weighing in at seven pounds, 1.4 ounces and measuring 18 3/4 inches at birth, she became Elmore County's first child of the new year. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition.