Ryan and Brandie (Nijoka) McNabb are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Anniston Louise. She was welcomed home by big sister Ainslie.

Anniston was born on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Woman’s Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 18 3/4 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Garry and Debbie Nijoka of Central and George and Janice McNabb of Gillsburg, Miss.

Special thanks to Dr. Mullins Jr. and the staff of Woman’s Hospital for her safe delivery.

A special thanks also to EMS, the E/R and PICU staff at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital: "Your dedication and knowledge saved our precious angel!"

The family would like to thank everyone who prayed for Anniston’s recovery. "To our friends, family and those of you we’ve never met…We are very thankful for all of you!"