Joshua and Alisha Henderson, of Clarks Grove, announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Vivian Henderson, on Sept. 30, 2011, in Albert Lea. Abigail weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. She joins a sibling, Annamarie Henderson.

Grandparents are Jon and Susan Mickelson, of Clarks Grove, and Allen and Judy Henderson, of Albert Lea. Great-grandparent is Paul Johnson, of Clarks Grove.

Mandy and Derik Budig announce the birth of twin sons, Benjamin Anthony and Samuel John, on Sept. 12, 2011, in Aberdeen, S.D. Benjamin weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, Samuel weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounces and both were 19 inches long. They join siblings: Ella, Addie and Lily.

Grandparents are Jan and Tony Rogness, of Albert Lea, and Doris and Dave Budig, of Yankton, S.D. Great-grandparents are Maxine and Dean Rogness, of Albert Lea.

Casey Knutson and David Berge, of Byron, announce the birth of a daughter, Kamryn Jo Berge, on Nov. 11, 2011. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Paul and Sue Knutson, of Mantorville, Sue Berge, of Byron, and Dan Berge, of Byron. Great-grandparents are Dorothy Harty and Gerald and Vallene Knutson, all of Albert Lea, and Gail Berge, of Byron.

Phil and Jennifer Schmidt, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Lawson John Schmidt, on Nov. 3, 2011, in Albert Lea. Lawson weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Rodney and Kathy Schmidt and Larry and Deb Bergerson, all of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Rose Schmidt, of Grey Eagle, Mary Sue Wilson Dowd, of Albert Lea, and Donald Dowd, of Albert Lea.