More Pictures In No Particular Order

With Grandma

Twins! (just kidding)

First bath

First family meeting

In Pop's arms. Pop is Anna's Grandfather.

Dad time.

Anna Elise Leitsch

Mom Time

The flowers on the left are from Anna's Great Aunt and Uncle Trokhan. The center ones are from Jimmy's work. The ones on the right are from Jenny's parents, with a few mixed in from the Brooks' personal garden.

The car ride home

Anna's first night home

And I was worried if she would be comfortable in the Pack-and-Play...

Someone gave Anna a copy of the new Rob Thomas album. This is her review, "Zzzzzzzzzzz...."

Summer Showers

This summer has been full of showers, both wedding and baby. At family's request, here are some fun pictures to highlight the good times:

Jed and Melissa's Couples Shower
Mom, Michele, and I hosted a couples shower for Jed and Melissa over Fourth of July. We had a great time with friends and family over barbecue, family videos, a few games, and a chocolate fountain. Everyone had fun celebrating their upcoming wedding on October 17th!

Melissa with her rehearsal bouquet

Evan and Amanda

Playing "The Newlywed Game"

Melissa and Mama

Mom and Dad

Church Friends Shower
A group of gals from our small group surprised me with a shower in mid-July. Because they've seen the madness that is Anna's closet, they had everyone bring a book to stock her library - perfect! They included the men and kids, which made for a fun (and loud) crowd. Jimmy and I feel so blessed and supported by our friends down here ... certainly no match for family, but it does make things easier!

These pictures are from a hilarious game where people got pictures of Jimmy and me and had to create Anna's face ... kind of scary!

My dear friend Nichole made this cake from scratch - impressive (and delicious!)!

Trokhan/Leitsch Shower

Compliments to Jessica for the lovely photographs!

Herdeman Family & Friends Shower





Sweater, hat, and booties from Aunt Sue (with interchangeable purple ribbons!)
Afghan from Mama
Beautiful quilt from Mom

(How did it work out that I didn't get a single picture of me with the three hostesses - Erin, Meghan, and Anissa?!?! Ladies, if you have one, please send it my way!!!)