Nathan and Tabatha Kuiper, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Aryan John Robert Kuiper, on Oct. 26, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Aryan weighed 8 pounds. He joins siblings, Justin and Cheyenne. Grandparents are Karen and Alan Boyer, John and Becky Severtson, Terry and Diane Gordon, and the late John Kuiper Jr. Great-grandparents are Ramona Boyer and Olga Johnson.

Matthew and Trisha Whelan, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Holden Thomas Whelan, on Oct. 21, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Holden weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces. He joins siblings, Madison and Danica.

Grandparents are Ross and Deb Miller and the late Thomas and Shirley Whelan. Great-grandparents are Alitha Amundson and Erv and Mary Miller.

Jennifer Register and Lance Walters, of 1409 Frank Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Jakob J. Walters, on Oct. 27, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Jakob weighed 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces. He joins siblings, Skyler and Cierra Bolin.

Grandparents are Daniel and Gail Thorpe and Curt and Denise Sehr. Great-grandparents are Elwood and Nancy Sahr and Nadine Moeller.

Steve Barrett and Erin Grunzke, of 507 Freeborn Ave., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Mason Gene Barrett, on Oct. 28, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Mason weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Deb and Steve Barrett of Albert Lea, Becky and Jim Martin of Mason City, Iowa, and Lowell and Renee Grunzke of Kiester. Great-grandparents are Mary Barrett of Albert Lea and Dale and Barb Grunzke of Wells. Great-great-grandparent is Helen Grunzke of Wells.

Teresa Rogers and Brad Skogheim, of 1809 Stevens St., Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Shyla Brynn Skogheim, on Sept. 27, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center. Shyla weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Mario and Monica Baltazar and David and Susan Skogheim, all of Albert Lea.