My baby girl.  Your mom and I have been waiting for your arrival, and we could not be happier on this day.  Even though we’ve been parents for two years, every day waiting for you felt new all over again.  I wish for you to be strong in a world that offers you so much, but also continues to place barriers in path of success for women.  I promise to treat you equal to your bother, to offer you everything we offer him, and to form a special relationship between father and daughter that only you and I could.  We are a family of four now.  Exactly like I was growing up and your mother.

Here’s a video of the day we learned you would be “Lana”.

And here’s a picture of your first day.

We love you Lana Elle,

Dad