On Wednesday, November 15th at 05:56 am, Shana gave birth to a beautiful little girl. We named her Anja Letnes Erickson (Anja is pronounced ahn-ya). She was 6 pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. Both mom and baby are healthy are doing very well! Shana did an amazing job, delivering naturally with amazing strength and serenity. She is already well on her way to recovery.
Anja has since spent most of the time sleeping and through just about anything. We’ve been trying to do the same, but with all the check ups and excitement, it hasn’t worked as well for us. As can be imagined, the grandparents are especially excited. We’ve also received many congratulatory phone calls from friends and family. Thank you.
We’re gong to try and post fairly regularly over the next couple 
months with plenty of pictures of Anja and her milestones. Thanks to digital photography, Anja is already well documented. Anja is not even a day old in all of these photos.
16 comments:
GRATULERER!
Helt fantastisk å se! Jeg sitter på jobb med tårer i øynene. Anja er et vakkert navn. Hils til dine vakre jenter og si at vi gleder oss til å treffe dem. Love Vegar, Margrethe og Elise
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful - what else can we say!
Grandma and Grandpa Erickson
Congrats you two! She is a beauty!
See Vang
Congratulations, Erik and Shana. What a beautiful little girl! We are very happy for all of you!
Take care, Kari, Erik, Diane, Marie and Kaia
Congratulations and we can't wait to meet little Anja. Will you be inundated with visitors this weekend? We would love to stop by and will talk to Marilyn to see when might be the best time. Shana, it's still ok to let Erik wait on you! Erik, it's ok to ask for help! Our love,
She's beautiful and the name is too! Congratulations on a successful and healthy delivery.
Love,
Elizabeth, Eric and Zeke
She is absolutely amazing. Good job!!
We can't wait to see her.
Carrie, Paul, Tia , Tanner ,Tessa, and Lexy.
Congratulations, Erik and Shana!
You have a beautiful daughter, and
I love her name!!!! There is NO greater thrill and blessing than to hold, cuddle and love your child. A baby is such a wonderful gift from God. Enjoy every day (and every sleepless night) as she will be starting Kindergarten before you know it! I am a friend of your mom and dad, Shana, and I remember when YOU were born! God bless you and your precious little girl.
Eunice Christensen, Westbrook, MN
Congratulations!
Grandma Linda gave us the news today! We are so excited. Anja looks great!
We have a crib ready anytime you need some babysitting, now that we are in good condition from Emily!
We are so proud of you.
Love,
Uncle Stan and Aunt Kathleen
Gratulerer så masse.
You two are so lucky!!hipp hipp hurra. She is awsome. once again graulere så masse
Love from Gunnar
Welcome to the world, Anja! What great joy you bring! You warm so many hearts! To quote some songs: "You're beautiful...." "How could you be anything but beautiful?" And then the classic Biblical text (bringing it up to date): "And God created...Anja!"
We celebrate the three of you! Well done!
Love, Grandma and Grandpa Letnes
Erik and Shana -
That is, not surprisingly, one very beautiful baby! Congratulations!
Anja - Don´t grow up too fast! I´ll be there in 147 days (not that I´m counting).
- Padrino Marcos - Mark Gudmastad
Congratulations on the wonderful addition to your family! She is absolutely beautiful.
Ford and Jenn Rolfsrud
She is lovely and a beautiful blessing!You will have more to add to your Thanksgiving prayers this year. We look forward to meeting her in person, perhaps at ULCH some Sunday.
Jan, Bill and Kjerstin Sanden
Kjære Erik og Shana. Gratulerer så mye med den nyydelige jenta!!! Håper alt er bare bra med dere alle tre!! Vidar og jeg kom hjem fra Madeira i natt, derfor har jeg ikke fått skrevet til dere før. Det var ei nydelig lita jente, vi gleder oss til å bli kjent med henne. Masse klemmer fra bestemor og bestefar Trysil
Congratulations, Shana and Erik! "Anja" is such a beautiful name. It fits such a beautiful little girl.
Love, Aunt Becky and Uncle Al
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