Nathaniel and Ferrin (Brua) Hoffmann, of Upland, Calif., announce the birth of a son, Joshua Aaron Hoffman, on Dec. 16, 2010, at San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland.

Grandparents are Rick and Jill Brua, Upland, Calif., the Rev. Greg and Cindy Hoffmann, of Poway, Calif. Great-grandma is Vivian Brua, of Albert Lea.

Josh Weber and Katie Mellum announce the birth of a son, Tegan Dean Weber, on Dec. 27, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Tegan weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces.

Grandparents are Roger and Karen Weber and Brad and Penny Mellum. Great-grandparents are Dorthey Beighley, Louise Weber and Robert and Loetta Bjoraker.

Julia and Jim Moran of Bridger, Mont., announce the birth of a son, Benjamin James Moran, on Dec. 14, 2010, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. Benjamin weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins half-brother, Glenn.

Grandparents are Mark and Barb Stapleton, of Albert Lea, Karin and Stan Ochs, of Glendive, Mont., and the late Glenn Moran. Great-grandparents are Bill and Myra Webster, of Waverly, Iowa, and Bill and Donna Stapleton, of Albert Lea.

Matthew Wacholz and Ashley Paulsen of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Grace Wacholz, on Jan. 5, 2011, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Ava weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces.

Grandparents are Chris and Shannon Paulsen, Mike and Wanda Wangsness and Brian and Deb Wacholz.