William Gardner and Kimberly Thompson, Nevada, Jimmy Thompson, Zachary Gardner, Kaliyah Thompson, Natasha Gardner and Taylor Gardnerare proud to announce the birth of their sister and daughter, Piper LeAnn Gardner.

Piper was born at 8:56 a.m., June 27, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches.

Maternal grandmother is Lori Smith, Willard, Mo.

Paternal great grandparents are Donald and Sadie Derry, Rich Hill, Mo.