Welcome to Anika Love Leischner
Born Jan 1, 2008
Coming into the world at 8 lb 1 oz
Beth and Florian's first child and Ed & Debbie's 5th granddaughter and 6th grandchild.
Quoting the proud new dad, "She is the most beautiful baby, wiggly (like mom) and 5 days late (like dad).
Anika's first Camping Trip - March 2008


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A visit by Anika's Aunts Wendy, Jerilee, (and Tammy) - Feb 18, 2008

Jerilee, Wendy, Anika, Beth
Anika with Aunt Tammy

Aunt Jerilee
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Anika at 1 month

Below are photos from our first visit to the new family in Jan 08
when Anika was 3 weeks old

Three generations The New family

Granddad making himself useful installing a new dishwasher Papa's pacifier
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Jan 18 - Day 5 of our visit

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Jan 17 - Day 4

Auntie Amy

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Jan 16 - Day 3

Great grandmother Lovelady's Blanket

If I'd known grandkids were this much fun - I'd had them first!
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Jan 15 - Day 2 of our visit
Two-week check up for Mom and Baby and both are fine - Anika weighed in at 7 lb 11 oz and has grown 2"


Even a little bit of snow on Monday night
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New Photos from Ed & Debbie's visit Jan 14



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Photos from Birth week

One more gorgeous girl in the Lovelady family!!

Anika and Dad

Anika and Midwife Carolee