she is here. 3 weeks early. which was definitely a bit of a surprise for all of us.
baby anika elisabet was born on december 1, 2010. and is adjusting well to life on the outside. and h-kun and i can't get enough of her.
hello there.
i'm leslie. and i lived in japan. with my japanese fella. and i was so happy about that. i am now back in canada. after four and a half years away. i am learning to love this place all over again. h-kun will join me in the fall. which i am very excited about. thanks for stopping by. and taking time to look around. and interact with me. please do not copy anything from this blog without emailing me first. thanks.
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer the Iowa Expat | December 06, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Oh, congratulations. precious.
Posted by: Rita | December 06, 2010 at 09:06 AM
SHE'S AMAZING! Congrats, Leslie and Hisashi. How cool that you are now a family. Stare at her as often as you can...because soon all you will be seeing is her back as she's running away from you. :) CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: Keri | December 06, 2010 at 09:18 AM
Lovely surprise ! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Sabine | December 06, 2010 at 09:29 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Dani | December 06, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations!!! Hope the transition is going smoothly for you and your family! She's beautiful.
Posted by: Carrie S. | December 06, 2010 at 10:29 AM
My goodness. She is lovely. What a gorgeous baby. And I love her hat.
Posted by: Linsey | December 06, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Welcome little Anika. She is so sweet.
Posted by: molly | December 06, 2010 at 11:45 AM
congratulations! beautiful, utterly sweet!
Posted by: annri | December 06, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Wonderful! Congratulations! My Alfie arrived at 31 weeks which was a HUGE surprise.
Enjoy the newborn haze x
Posted by: Kate | December 06, 2010 at 12:57 PM
She's beautiful - congratulations! What a great date of birth she got, too, the little one :)
Posted by: Anja | December 06, 2010 at 01:36 PM
congratulations!! おめでとう！ i had a feeling you would birth before me (i'm due the 20th)...beautiful name! what kanji did you give her??
Posted by: becca | December 06, 2010 at 01:57 PM
she's perfect! congratulations you two. christmas came early this year! xo, c
Posted by: cindy | December 06, 2010 at 02:38 PM
Congratulations to you all! She is adorable - enjoy every moment of her!
Posted by: Di | December 06, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Congratulations, she looks totally sweet all wrapped up :) xoxo
Posted by: Mel | December 06, 2010 at 03:14 PM
Oh Leslie - she is so beautiful.
Congratulations and joy to you and H-kun!
Little Anika is so blessed to have parents like you - I just know you are going to be the best mommy ever.
Posted by: Seashoreknits | December 06, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Oh my! What a pretty little girl! Best wishes in these earliest days with her!
Posted by: Amelia | December 06, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Congrats! She is beautiful :)
I love all that hair!
Posted by: peanut | December 06, 2010 at 06:14 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) i am thrilled for you and h-kun! my son was due on december 25 (11 years ago), but decided to join us 3 weeks early as well! :) (decmeber 5). i think you and h-kun are going to be wonderfully nurturing parents! :)
anika is beautiful. amazing how one can just gaze at their baby for hours and not realize the time passing by. enjoy *every* moment. you won't regret it. :)
congratulations again. enjoy and get some rest! :)
Posted by: shannon | December 06, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Oh, happiness! She is beautiful; enjoy every moment together. Congratulations to the new mom and dad!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 06, 2010 at 08:24 PM
Congratulations and welcome anika!!
Posted by: Thea - mon ami | December 06, 2010 at 09:25 PM
oh congrats you both!!! :D
Posted by: meiyi | December 06, 2010 at 11:48 PM
oh leslie, what amazing news! congratulations to you both. xox
Posted by: karyn | December 06, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Congratulations!! Like everything else you do, she is made beautifully! I know you will treasure every sweet moment with her.
Posted by: samera | December 07, 2010 at 07:47 AM
oh leslie, she is stunning! what a beautiful little girl! congratulations to you both, how exciting!
Posted by: ali | December 07, 2010 at 11:25 AM