Lanie Jo Claeson

I have a new niece! Her name is Lanie Jo (the middle name is the same as her momma). She was born September 25 weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 18.5 inches long. She is just beautiful! I absolutely love having so many nieces and nephews. With the new addition there are now 17 cousins in my family and 8 cousins in Matt's family. I counted Regan twice though, I have 23 nieces and nephews from 13 years old all the way to 1 day old. :) I know I would not be the mother I am today if it wasn't for all the preparation I got from taking care of my nieces and nephews. They are all so special and unique and have brought so much joy to their families! Here are some pictures of my nieces and nephews:

Lanie, the newest addition to the Claeson clan (Jeff and Cortney are her parents)

The rest of Jeff and Cortney's kids (Blaze, Cole, and Kennedy)

Irelynn getting ready to help her mom butcher a rooster (my adventurous sister Jessica is her mom)

Irelynn's little brother Tigue, AKA Tigue-A-Bug!

My beautiful niece Madeline (Erinn and Dave's oldest, Erinn is Matt's sister)

Maddie's little brother Keller

My brother Jeremy with his wife Christy and girls Claire and Isabella

My brother Josh with his wife Amanda and son Lucas. They have another little boy due in December!

My sister Sara with her boys Cameron, Jaxon and Easton

Family is the most important thing to me and the most precious gift we are given in this life. I am so grateful that families are forever!!