Brett and Ashley Haase of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Ledger James, on Sept. 24, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Ledger weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins big sister, Bryn.

Grandparents are Julie Jones, Wayne and Shirley Rankin and Brad and Kelli Haase, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Jerald and Linnette Jones and Darlene Rankin, all of Minneola, Kan., Vern and Evelyn Haase and Jim and Lois Verdoorn, all of Albert Lea.

 

Andy and Brianne McKinney of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Jaelyn Elizabeth McKinney, on Sept. 13, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Jaelyn weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Todd and Jana Stadheim, Jack and Barb Kuchenbecker, Steve McKinney and Brian and Lisa Neve, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Charlie and Nancy Stadheim of Albert Lea, Dick and Marlene Sipple of Albert Lea and Bob Swearingen of Ellendale.

 

Tonya Busall and Brian Rodriguez of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Carter James Rodriguez, on Sept. 25, 2012, in Albert Lea. Carter weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He joins siblings, Jonathon and Gage.

Grandparents are Deb and Matt Borland and Patti and Esteban Rodriguez, all of Albert Lea.

 

Ansley and Jeff Peters of Jordan announce the birth of a daughter, Senja Mae Peters, on Aug. 27, 2012, at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia. Senja weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. He joins a sister, Elin.

Grandparents are Jim and Chris Schwingler of Jordan and Sherwood and Virginia Peters of Jordan. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Gerry Gilbertson of Albert Lea and Emery Schwingler of Shakopee.