Fred and Amanda Girouard, of Northwood, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Martin Fredrick Imri Girouard, on May 21, 2011, in Albert Lea. Martin weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. He joins sibings: Abner, Silas and Iver. Grandparents are Mike and Alayna Rohne, of Glenville, and Fred and Audrey Girouard Mississauga, of Ontario, Canada.

Jeremy and Cherish Flugum announce the birth of a son, Carter Jeremy Flugum, on April 5, 2011, in Albert Lea. Carter weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. He joins siblings: Chase and Levi.

Ryan and Danielle Paulsen, of Sioux Falls, S.D., announce the birth of a son, Carson Douglas Paulsen, on May 22, 2011, at Sandford Hospital, Sioux Falls. Carson weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins sister, 2-year-old Abigail.
Grandparents are Doug and Diane Jacobs, of Albert Lea, and Bruce and Norma Paulsen, of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Don Jacobs, of Alden, and Ethel Funke, Cresco, Iowa.

Joey Eisenmenger and Stephanie Sipple, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Gavin Robert Eisenmenger, on May 22, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Gavin weighed 7.15 pounds and was 21 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Deb and Rod Eisenmenger, of Albert Lea, and Mark and the late Deb Sipple and Lora Sipple. Great-grandparents are Marleane and Dick Sipple, Richard and Peggy Ackland, of Albert Lea, Elaine Eisenmaenger, of Shurburn, and Bob Kreh, of Fairmont.

David and Laurie Shoff announce the birth of a son, Peter Alan Shoff, on May 10, 2011, at District One Hospital in Faribault. Grandparents are Oral Shoff and the late Dr. Niles R. Shoff, of Albert Lea, Dennis Olson, of Albert Lea, and Lu Olson, of Burnsville. Great-grandparents are Stuart and LaVonne Olson, of Albert Lea.

Jerry and Tanya Westrum announce the birth of a son, Henry Jeremiah Westrum, on May 23, 2011, in Albert Lea. Henry weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. He joins a sibling, Talin.
Grandparents are Richard and Sheryl Sydnes, of Albert Lea, Dean and Sue Westrum, of Glenville. Great-grandparents are Harold and Gladys Westrum, of Hayward, Gladys Bergland, of Albert Lea, and Arnold Lund, of Clarks Grove.

Kevin and Lisa George, of Savannah, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Lanie Jo Maxine George, on May 16, 2011, at Baylor Medical Center, Frisco, Texas. Lanie weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Jeff and Jonelle Perhus, of Albert Lea, and Doug and Pat Gavle, of Twin Lakes. Great-grandparents are Pete and Lena Auld, of Ponca City, Okla., Maynard and Bev Bidne, of Emmons, and Maxine and the late Harry Gavle, of Albert Lea.