Daryl and Kristyna Belshan, of Plainfield, Ill., annonce the birth of a daughter, Emmalyn Mae Belshan, on Jan. 27, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Joliet, Ill. Emmalyn weighed 7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long. She joins a brother, Carter Allan Belshan.

Grandparents are Calvin and Cindy Belshan of Glenville and Brent and Loree Schultz of Litchfield.

Great-grandparents are Fred and Gladys Belshan of Glenville, Annie Engebretson of Albert Lea, Allan and Loyce Knutson of Grove City and Fred and Lois Schultz of Litchfield.

Jenna Peterson and Joe Chidester, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Jayce Joseph, on Feb. 15, 2011, in Albert Lea. Jayce was 6 pounds 7 ounces. He joins a brother, Jack Chidester.

Grandparents are Deb Peterson, Rick Horning, Dale and Vicki Chidester. Great-grandparents are Edward Chidester and Barbara Hope.