We have a new niece!!

I am thrilled to announce the birth of my sweet niece, Luana Lynn Mafuiana!

Luana was cozy as could be in her Mama, Alyssa's tummy and did NOT want to come out (that sounds familiar...)! A week over due, she was born September 24th at 8:02am in Nelspruit, South Africa. Luana was 3.66kg and 51cm (that's 8lbs 1oz and 20 inches for the Americans!). She has lots of curly brown hair under her hat and dark grey eyes--what a cutie!

Alyssa did have to have an emergency c-section as Luana was in distress after eight hours of hard labor with very little progress. Both mother and daughter are doing well. Luana is a good eater and Alyssa is in good spirits. Claudio is a proud papa and loves his beautiful girl! Praise GOD for this precious life!

Congratulations, Claudio and Alyssa! We love you and pray God's blessings on your family!