Samuel and Kiara Espinoza, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Priscila Jocelyn Espinoza, on Sept. 28, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Priscila weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces.

Alisha Waalkens and Shawn Groeneweg, of Geneva, announce the birth of a daughter, Andilynn Marie Groeneweg, on Sept. 8, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Andilynn weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Jodie and Chad Lindell, of Geneva, the late Andrew Waalkens, of Hartland, and Tom and Kathie Groeneweg, of Clarks Grove. Great-grandparents are John and Susan Hohansee, of New Richland, Barb and the late Herb Waalkens, of Albert Lea, Dick and Delores Lindell, of Albert Lea, Joe and the late Dorothy Groeneweg, of Clarks Grove.

Brittany Hinz and Jordan Henry, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Hunter Charles Hinz-Henry, on Sept. 11, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Hunter weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Mike and Karen Henry, of Albert Lea, and Steve and Sandy Hinz, of New Richland. Great-grandmother was Barb Bolinger, of Albert Lea.

John and Sarah Kitzmann, of North Mankato, announce the birth of a son, Levi Andrew Michael Kitzmann, on Oct. 4, 2011, at Immanuel St. Joseph, Mankato. Levi weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 23 inches long. He joins a brother, Lucas.

Grandparents are Bob and Marlene Kirsch, of Albert Lea, and Merle and Lois Kitzmann, of Mankato. Great-grandparents are Faith Kirsh, of Albert Lea, and Roland and Maxine Brady, of Austin.