Kellan and Sarah Bowman of Jacksonville, Fla., announce the birth of a son, Marcus Alexander Bowman, on July 5, 2011. Marcus weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. He joins brother, Kellan Daniel Bowman, 3 years old.

Grandparents are John and Laurie Neff, of Albert Lea, and Karen and Bim Becker of Grand Rapids. Great-grandparents are Daniel and Judy Hanson and Bill Neff, of Albert Lea.

Kyle and Heather Goslee, of Montevideo, announce the birth of a son, Drew Heather Goslee, on July 9, 2011, at Montevideo Chippewa County Hospital, Montevideo. Drew weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long. He joins brother, Jace, 5 years old.

Grandparents are Marilyn and Robert Jurrens, Geneva, and the late Keith Goslee.

Amber Bellrichard and Zachary Godtland, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Gavin Daniel Godtland, on July 17, 2011, in Owatonna. Gavin weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Daniel and Tami Bellrichard and Mark and Pam Godtland, all of Albert Lea.

Troy and Sara Kirsch, of Duluth, announce the birth of a daughter, Bryn Taylor Kirsch, on July 1, 2011, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth. Bryn weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Larry and Susan Nelson, of Albert Lea, the late Barb Kirsch and Chuck and Nancy Kirsch, of Austin.

Great-grandmothers are Rose Nelson and Dorothy Kirsch, of Albert Lea.

David Roe and Samantha Utzka, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Ryder Cole, on July 22, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Ryder weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He joins a sibling, Prestyn.

Grandparents are Leo and Sandra Roe, of Albert Lea, Sandra Utzka, of Albert Lea, and Steven Ellingson, of Austin. Great-grandparents are Russel Benson, of Albert Lea, Eugene and Ann Utzka, of Albert Lea, Dick and Elaine Mucha, of Albert Lea, and Marvin and Corliss Ellingson, of Austin.