Samuel and Kiara Espinoza of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Samuel Espinoza Jr., on Aug. 24, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Samuel weighed 5 pounds and was 18 inches long.

Grandmother is Diana Hernandez.

 

Chris and Dawn Schroeder of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Caleb Christopher, on Aug. 21, 2012, in Albert Lea. Caleb weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Gene and Bev Jenson of Hayward, Laverne Schroeder of rural Albert Lea and Cheryl Schroeder of rural Glenville. Great-grandmother is Jackie Jenson  of Clarks Grove.

 

Shawn and Samantha Dolsen of Freeborn announce the birth of a daughter, Lehla Lee Dolsen, on Aug. 14, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Lehla weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Pam and Ray Folven of Emmons and Ben and Tammy Dolsen of Alden. Great-grandparents are Kathy and Dale Brekke of Albert Lea and Marion Dolsen of Willmar. Great-great-grandpa is Alfred Schlarbaum of Albert Lea.