Jordon Olson and Emily Thomsen of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Hudson Jordon Olson, on July 8, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Hudson weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Steve and Sonya Olson of Albert Lea and Konni and Tim Crowell of Mishawaka, Ind. Great-grandparents are Judy and Larry Olson and Jim and Lois Verdoorn, all of Albert Lea.

 

Michael Diemer and Danna Nelson of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Grace Anna Diemer, on July 2, 2012, in Albert Lea. Grace was 8 pounds, 11 ounces and 22 inches long. She joins siblings Anissa, Kylie and Nathaniel.

Grandparents are Paul and Darlene Diemer of Albert Lea and Jim and Diane Lastine of Austin. Great-grandma is Grace Arneson of Albert Lea.

 

Tim and Katrina Zenk of Hollandale announce the birth of a daughter, Clara Marie Zenk, on June 26, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Clara weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. She joins siblings: Addison, Steven, Isaac and Amelia.

Grandparents are Steve and Kim Zenk of Albert Lea and Russell and Kaye Lindberg of West Saint Paul. Great-grandparents are Irv and Mary Zenk of Albert Lea, Kent and Betty Smeby of Freeborn County and Anne Deeb of St Paul. Great-great-grandmother is Norma Smeby of Albert Lea.

 

Matt and Brigitta Breuer of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Spencer James, on May 29, 2012, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Spencer weighed 3 pounds, 12 ounces and was 17 1/4 inches long. Spencer was able to come home after just 11 days in the special care nursery. He is healthy and growing like a weed.

Grandparents are Tim and Debbie Breuer of Albert Lea and Eileen Jacobson of New Ulm. Great-grandparents are Colleen Larson of Albert Lea and Marvin Sellner of Sleepy Eye.

 

Jeremiah and Katie Johnson of North Liberty, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Elias Jon Johnson, on May 30, 2012. Elias weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Steve and Sandi Johnson of Albert Lea and Daniel and Bonnie Nelson of Mason City. Great-grandma is Kerrie Bunger of Mason City.