Welcome Reagan Jane

Just when you think you have life all planned out, God reminds us who's really in control. Thursday, April 1st, during Kelli's final pregnancy doctor's appointment we learned that Kelli's water had broke. That meant a trip to the hospital and preparation for having the baby, a week earlier than we expected. But as we know, God won't give us more than we can handle, and what he gave us was a beautiful baby girl, Reagan Jane Leighty, at 5:05 p.m. She was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 21 inches long, and 100% adorable. Both mother and daughter are doing well. We are grateful to those who have kept our family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

"Reagan, say hello to your family."

Ian says hello to mommy and for the first time his new sister.




Happy daddy.


Grandpa and Grandma Leighty


Grandpa and Grandma Borchelt


Ian taking a closer look


Close up with Reagan.


Spending that much time in a hospital room can do strange things to people. Either daddy is really excited or just strange.


Going home, Monday morning.

Easter Time

Wow! As we celebrated the joy that is the life and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we found time to spend with family and for the children to experience those Easter traditions.

First fun at the park


Hannah and Ian run around our house in search for Easter eggs.


Here Ian and Hannah are dressed in their Sunday best for Easter morning.

And Ian with daddy.

Cousin Time

We were able to spend some time with Kelli's brother and his family. Ian loved playing with his two cousins!

In the midst of cute girls

Giving Ruthie some loving

Talking and laughing it up at the kids' table

Thalia enjoyed playing with Ian's hair

We Are Proud of You!

Kelli's sister Lauren made history as a member of the Concordia Lutheran High School girls' varsity basketball team. She and the team had an awesome season topping it off with being state champs in their class - first time ever in CLHS history. She is not only a talented athlete, but God has blessed her with intelligence and a wonderful personality. We are proud of her and all she has accomplished! Thanks for letting us go along for this exciting ride.

Aunt Lauren's smallest, BIGGEST fan!
Lauren's family fan club at Semi-State
Cutting down the net after winning Semi-State

The jumbotron inside the Memorial Coliseum showing the awesome news - we won State!

The team sporting their medals and HUGE plaque

The proud parents!

Lauren showing off the hardware

Ian's New Room

Just before Ian's 2nd birthday, we moved him into a different room. It's all boy with a sports' ball theme and painted blue. Here are a few pics of his new digs. He loves sleeping in his big boy bed too!

Proud of his bed and room