Chris and Susan Jensen of Buffalo Center, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Beckett Ray Jensen, on Aug. 26, 2010, at 8:08 a.m. at the Albert Lea Medical Center. Beckett weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Neely, and a brother, Brock.

Maternal grandparents are Ruth Noren and the late Stan Noren of Albert Lea and Roger and Sue Jespersen of Chaska. Paternal grandparents are Ellen and Gerald Molskness of Bricelyn and the late Darrel Jensen.

Addam and Eileen Martinson of 323 N. Court St., Sparta, Wis., announce the birth of a daughter, Celia Marie, on July 2, 2010. Celia weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces. She joins sisters: Elena, 6, and Allie, 2.

Grandparents are Allan and Jackie Martinson of Albert Lea and Tom and Lorene Abbott of Sparta, Wis.

Jessica Harpham of Albert Lea announces the birth of a daughter, Ryleigh Jo Harpham, on Aug. 23, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Ryleigh weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. She joins a sibling, Peyton Harpham.

Grandparents are Scott and Joan Rouse and Gary and Joanne Hagen. Great-grandparents are Mary Rouse and Faith Lingbeck.

Amalinda and Joseph Thomas of 925 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Jacob Joseph Thomas, on Aug. 31, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Jacob weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. He joins siblings: Lorena, Leanna, Jaime and Soraya.

Grandparents are Jose and Luisa Duron. Great-grandparents are Tina and Jesus Duron and Juan and Cruz Corona.