Jesse and Sara Rooney of Ham Lake announce the birth of a son, Canden Leo Rooney, on May 29, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids. Canden weighed 9 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long. He joins siblings, Easton and Ryland.

Grandparents are Mark and Cindy Peterson of Albert Lea, Barb Rooney of White Bear Lake and Mark and Dawn Rooney of Lindstrom. Great-grandparents are Leo and Phyllis Mattson of Emmons and Bob and JoAnn Eha of Lake Shore.

 

Chris and Allen Sorensen of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter Lia Angeline Sorensen on July 18, 2012,  in Albert Lea. Lia weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. She joins a sister, Lily Sorensen.

Grandparents are Dale and Valerie Phillips of Hartland and Dave and JoAnn Sorensen of Alden. Great-grandparents are Luella Anderson of New Richland and Frieda Sorensen of Alden.

 

David Luna and Haley Habana of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Brecken Peter Luna, on June 14, 2012, in Albert Lea. Brecken weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long. He joins a sister, Gracie Luna.

Grandparents are Bud and Roxanne Habana and Lucas Jr. and Debbie Luna. Great-grandparents are Dale and Betty Viktora, Lucas Sr. and Gloria Luna and Jean Schumaker.

 

Max and Juliana Ciano announce the birth of a son, Mateo Angelo Ciano, on June 17, 2012, at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. Mateo weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are John and Deb Peterson of Albert Lea and Michael and Nancy Ciano of Los Angeles, Calif. Great-grandmother is Helen Mork of Albert Lea.

 

Jason and Rachel Miller of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Reese Josephine Miller, on July 24, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Reese weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. She joins a brother, Bode.

Grandparents are Ross and Deb Miller of Twin Lakes, Bill and Marge Entorf of Albert Lea and Dennis and Jean Jaspersen of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Alitha Amundson of Twin Lakes, Erv and Mary Miller of Portland, Ore., and Arlo and June Jaspersen of Albert Lea.

 

Krista and Chad Kemp announce the birth of a daughter, Kathryn Eleanor, on July 5, 2012, in Brooklyn Park. Kathryn weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Jan and Tony Rogness of Albert Lea and Kim Kemp of Fargo, N.D. Great-grandparents are Max and Dean Rogness of Albert Lea, Nancy and John Kemp of Spring Grove and Doris and Al Krosloffsky of Winston, Conn.

 

Siri and Brett Damerow of Litchfield announce the birth of a son, Tate Kenneth Damerow, on June 24, 2012, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. Tate weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins a sister, Tayah, 3.

Grandparents are Sue and Bernie Zimmerman of Albert Lea and Ken and Diane Damerow of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Inez Gunkelman of Fargo, N.D. and Orvel Treangen of Spring Grove.