Josh Peterson and Melissa Owens, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Lila Rose Peterson, on Aug. 28, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Lila weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Collen and Dave Owens, of Albert Lea, and Pam and Craig Peterson, of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Jan and Bruce Owens, of Albert Lea, and Ronna and Frank Belshan, of Myrtle.

Trinity Emery Katelyn Spatenka announces the birth of a daughter, Hannley Jo Emery, on Sept. 1, 2011, at Owatonna Hospital Alinna, Owatonna. Hannley weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Greg and Nancy Emery, of Albert Lea, and Curt and Rhonda Spatenka, of Owatonna. Great-grandparents are Evelyn and the late Ronald Carlson, of Albert Lea, Dorothy and the late Curly Emery, of Albert Lea, Bob and the late Lois Spatenka, of Owatonna, and Ronald and Darlene Abbe of Owatonna.

Matthew and Diane Swanson, of Forest City, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Zade Matthew Swanson, on Aug. 30, 2011, in Albert Lea. Zade weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Cecil Joanne Wirth, of Forest City, Iowa, and Dana and Marci Swanson, of Forest City, Iowa. Great-grandparent is Lorraine Swanson, of Forest City.

Kevin and Michelle Tufte, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Tenley Irene Tufte, on Sept. 2, 2011, in Albert Lea. Tenley weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a sister, Brooke.

Grandparents are James and Treasa Love, of Albert Lea, and Carlyn Tufte, of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Marie Adkins and Al and Rose Love, all of Albert Lea.

Tim Mann and Mindy Toenges, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Seirra Mann, on Aug. 20, 2011, in Albert Lea. Brooklyn weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. She joins siblings, Brianna and Madison Mann.

Grandparents are Susan and Daniel Toenges, of Albert Lea, and Rita and Donald Nebett, of Clarksville, Tenn. Great-grandparents are Vivian Toenges and Gerald and Delores Schilling, all of Albert Lea.