Dan and Meghan Balfe of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Evan John Balfe, on April 30, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Evan weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins siblings Mady, Jenna and Tyler. Grandparents are Gary and Linda Balfe, Judy Cady and Kenny Paulson, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparent is Shirley Paulson of Clarks Grove.

 

Corey and Erin Cummings of Alden announce the birth of a daughter, Ava Elise Cummings, on April 29, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Ava weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins siblings Alexander, Aidan and Andrew. Grandparents are Allan and Julie Flatness of Alden and the late Lester and Kairen Cummings. Great-grandparents are Gladys Reindal of Alden and Glenn Flatness of Albert Lea.

 

Ryan O’Connor and Karen Peterson of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Maci Kay O’Connor, on April 29, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Maci weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. She joins sibling Savannah. Grandparents are Pat and Barb O’Connor, Dolores Gavle and Steve Peterson all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Ray and Pierrette Gavle of Albert Lea and Dean and Gloria Peterson of Alden.

 

Brittany Hellickson and Jacob Fitzpatrick of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Emery Peyten Hellickson, on April 23, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Emery weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins brother Gage.