to the haze of light and shadow that she will eventually come to recognize as the violence and beauty of the known world.
Weighing in at 7 lbs even, Anika has straight dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. Her complexion is fair and her demeanor gentle and good natured.
In a message that went out to loved ones we included the following message for our daughter as a reflection of our thoughts at this time.
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Dear child:
"We only have to look at [your] hand to think that any human makes a deplorable account of what he thinks he knows. All he understands from it is that it is really made, in all senses, for the best... You have gone from nonbeing to being by one of these agreements which are the only ones to which I care to listen. You were thought of as possible, as certain, in the very moment when, in a love deeply sure of itself, a man and a woman wanted you to be."
--Andre Breton, Mad Love
Although we will no doubt falter, revealing to you our own human weaknesses, know that we--your parents, grandparents, family members and friends--have every intention of helping you to become both humble and dauntless, equal to the impediments and possibilities you will confront. You are still very much a mystery to us, but you are and always will be deeply loved.
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Here are several photos from the big day:
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