Welcome Xanaiah Renee Serenity
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT!! Welcome Xanaiah (Zen i ah) Renee Serenity: Born June 5th at 12:16 am and weighing in at 7# 4 oz.
We are praising God for this gift of life from Him. Mom and baby are doing splendidly!
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