Garrett and Ashley Braund, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Bailey Braund, on Dec. 19, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Bailey weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. She joins siblings Gracie, 5, and Liam, 2 1/2.

Grandparents are Gary Anderson, of Homer City, Pa., Beth Anderson, of Homer City, Jake Sippel, of Homer City, the late Vern Braund, of Walters, and Ben and Tammy Dolsen, of Alden. Great-grandparents are Bill and Ruth Cunningham, of Homer City, Lawrence and Sophia Anderson, of Brush Valley, Pa., Bonnita and the late Vernon Braund, of Walters, and Darlene Ashton, of Lawton, Okla.

 

Nicholas and Tabatha Erlandson, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Lucy Erlandson, on Dec. 20, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Lucy weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandpranents are Mike and Kris Erlandson, of rural Freeborn, and Jennifer Knudtson, of rural Albert Lea.

 

Gabrielle and Troy Studier, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Kinley Maire Studier, on Dec. 7, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Kinley weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. She joins siblings, Cashton and Ledger Studier.

Grandparents are Fred and Laurie Valdez, of Albert Lea, and Tim and Sandy Studier, of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Ronald and Bonnie Brevig, of Rushford, Raymond Klingbeil, of Albert Lea, and Anne and Tony Chavez, of Glenville.

 

Duane and Amber Engebretson, of Bricelyn, announce the birth of a daughter, Prentice Kennedy Elizabeth Engebretson, on Dec. 7, 2011, in Albert Lea. Prentice weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins siblings: Alyssa, Trysten, Alexandria and River.

Grandparents are Lloyd and Linda Engebretson, of Bricelyn. Great-grandparents are June and Dell Claussen, Betty and Norlan Stalhiem and Clara Satre, all of Albert Lea.

 

Rafael and Samantha Vines announce the birth of a daughter, Marley Dream Vines, on Dec. 22, 2011, in Albert Lea. Marley weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. She joins a sibling, Sylus Vines.

Grandparents are Teresa Priestley and Ken Kiefer, of Albert Lea.