Uncle John's Youngest Hokie

Well Uncle John, it has been a long nine months but I finally made it into this world. Three days ago, my world changed forever, but I am loving where I am at right now. Mom and Dad are teaching me well, except Dad is having a hard time explaining to me what a Hokie is. Dad spent last night telling me the story about the Dave Matthews Band concert you guys went to at RFK Stadium and how you and him shared many experiences; traveling to foreign countries, Hokie football, concerts, and enjoying to the fullest hanging out with good friends and family.

I guess that I have a lot to live up to with the Leonard last name. But, I really look forward to it, and I hope that I will be lucky enough to experience as many good times as you and Dad had together.

The first three days have been pretty easy, a lot of eating, a lot of sleeping and a lot of #2. I appreciate your love for Dave Matthews also, his music was the only thing that got me through my first traffic jam yesterday on my way home from the hospital. I hear that that is the norm for I-95 in Northern Virginia, a ton of traffic at any time of the day; kind of crazy, huh?

So, I had a chance to meet some of the family. Moma Reesie and Pop has been around a lot in the first couple of days. Moma Reesie actually met me at home the first day after the hospital and spent time with me. Aunt Jes (AJ) came down from some other planet called Ithaca, New York to spend time at the hospital too. Mom's family came to see me also, Aunt Melissa, Grandma and Grandpa, and Mom's cousin Ron. Mom was ecstatic when Aunt Jessica and Uncle Ed came all of the way up from Norfolk and Aunt Sara stopped by too. Great Aunt Meg, Ticia and Susan all sent their love to me the first hours of my life.

I must admit, Uncle John, we have an extraordinary family. With that, I will be sure to update you on the happenings of my young life. Now, time for a nap, and I am a little hungry also; got to go find Mom.

Love,
Your niece
Ariana