Jayden Anthony Carter Anderson is Hamilton’s New Year’s baby.
Sierra Johnson and Anthony Anderson welcomed their new son into the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic at 6:55 a.m. on Jan. 1 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Jayden weighed in at eight-pounds-14-ounces and joined siblings Alexander, Ariyah and Peyton.
“Having the New Year’s baby is what we wanted, but we didn’t think it was going to happen,” said Johnson. “We’re really happy about it.”
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As for having a baby during the pandemic, the proud couple of hoping for better times ahead.
“Hopefully, a happy, strong year is ahead, with lots of positivity,” said Johnson.
The family received a basket of baby items, a gift card from Toys R Us Hamilton, and a one-night stay at St. Joe’s Charlton Suites.
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