Freshman Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and her husband, Frank Snellings, have adopted a daughter, Mary Shannon Snellings.
The girl, to be known as Shannon, was born in early July and the adoption was handled through a private attorney in the New Orleans area, the senator said in a statement.Shannon is the couple's second child. Snellings, an attorney and businessman, and Landrieu are parents of a 5-year-old adopted son, Connor.
"Connor has brought us such joy that it seemed only natural we add to our family," Landrieu said. "Shannon is a beautiful, healthy baby. Connor is thrilled to be a big brother."