Birthday nears for First Baby of 2014 Contest winner

The Bieri family - Lee, 1; Holly; Lena, 3, and Eric - sat in front of their Christmas tree, which they cut down themselves, continuing a family tradition since Holly and Eric married seven years ago. Born Jan. 6, 2014, Lee was the winner of the 2014 First Baby of Moniteau County Contest.
The Bieri family - Lee, 1; Holly; Lena, 3, and Eric - sat in front of their Christmas tree, which they cut down themselves, continuing a family tradition since Holly and Eric married seven years ago. Born Jan. 6, 2014, Lee was the winner of the 2014 First Baby of Moniteau County Contest.

His older sister's shadow, Lee Bieri was welcomed by Moniteau County, as well as his family, after his birth Jan. 6, 2014.

The First Baby of Moniteau County Contest winner is nearly 12-months-old now and crawling through Eric and Holly Bieri's rural home, mostly following his sister Lena, 3.

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