Announcing:

the arrival of Clara Bea Johnston at 4:30 PM today. Yes, a GIRL! She is a little bit early - there were a couple of complications - but she and Mommy are OK. She weighs 5 lbs. 15 oz. We haven't seen her yet; she is in isolation for the first six hours to make sure her lungs are OK. Brian just called to say she is improving rapidly and probably will be with Alia tonight. Will post pictures as soon as we can take some.

Betty