Jeffrey and Clara Baerman of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Kailey Jo Baerman, at 4:15 p.m., May 7, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Kailey weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins a sister, Phylicia Baerman, 12, and brothers: Brandon Turrubiartes, 11, Alexander Baerman, 8, and Jared Turrubiartes, 8.
Grandparents are Duane and Pamela Virchow and Oscar and Mary Christopherson, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Georgia Nyenhuis and Ruth Haugerud, both of Albert Lea.

David and Linsy Hershberger of New Richland announce the birth of a daughter, Justice Myah Hershberger, on May 9, 2012, in Albert Lea. Justice weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. She joins siblings: Caillub and Drake Hershberger.
Grandparents are Wade and Denise Wenzel of New Richland, Todd Hershberger of Owatonna and Deb Mann of Sebeka.
Bryan and Shawna Soper of New Richland announce the birth of a son, Levi Patrick Soper, on May 1, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Levi weighed 7 pounds, 15 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins a brother, Brenden, 2.
Grandparents are Rick and Judy Mummert of Albert Lea and Steve and Laurel Soper of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Bennett of Albert Lea, Gaylord and Shirley Olson of Emmons and Barb and Darrell Soper of Twin Lakes.

Adam and Melissa Klocke of Blooming Prairie announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Elizabeth Klocke, on April 17, 2012, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Claire weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. She joins a sister Aubrey Klocke.
Grandparents are Shelley (and the late Steve) Prihoda of Blooming Prairie and Dennis and Deb Klocke of Hayfield. Great-grandparents are Margaret Delger of Albert Lea, Kermit Delger of Albert Lea, Ruth (and the late Harold) Klocke of Hayfield and Eugene and DeLores Distad of Hayfield.

Chris and Char Nelson of Glenville announce the birth of a son, Tommy Blaine Nelson, on April 17, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Tommy weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches long. He joins siblings: Christian and Alex Nelson.
Grandparents are Jill and Blaine Nelson of Glenville, Delores Hernandez of Albert Lea and William Everhart of St. Paul. Great-grandparents are Marvin and Shirley Everhart of Northwood, Iowa.

Christina Conley and Tad Van Riper of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklynn Shyann Van Riper, on Feb. 24, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Brooklynn weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long. She joins siblings: Michael, Evan, Alexia, Dominic and Briley.
Grandparents are Brenda Stenseth and Donald Anderson of Albert Lea and Cyn Van Riper of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Bernice Mobry of Fairmont and Arthur and Joan Buchli of Chetek, Wis.

Chris and Mariah Lynn of Hartland announce the birth of a daughter, Camellia Lynne, on May 9, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She joins a brother, John Paul (JP) Lynne.
Grandparents are John and Lioba Forman of Albert Lea and Paul and Linda Lynne of Hartland.

Juliana Myers and Juan Vega of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Amelia Josefina Vega, on May 9, 2012, in Albert Lea. Amelia weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins sibling, Catalina.
Grandparents are Judith Myers and Ana Maria Ramirez, both of Albert Lea.