Sara DeMull and Paul Henney, of Cedar Springs, would like to announe the birth of their daughter, Elliana Jayde Henney,  born on November 21, 2009 at 11:27 a.m. in Spectrum Health Hospital. Baby Elliana weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches. She is welcomed by big sister Haleigh DeMull; grandparents Dawn DeMull of Howard City, Sam & Jackie DeMull of Sand Lake, Bob & Karen Henney of Hastings; and great-grandparents Darlene Price of Cedar Springs

Ryan Kelly and Nickie Carriere of Pierson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kyler Michael Kelly, born December 2, 2009 8:57 a.m. at Spectrum Health United Memorial. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Welcoming him home was big brother Chase Scott Kelly. Proud grandparents are Randy and Dawn Kelly of Sand Lake, Mike Carriere and Jenny of Lakeview, and Laurie Nozel of White Cloud. He is also welcomed by uncles Brandon Kelly, Aaron Kelly, Adam Kelly and aunt Bobbie Carriere and Katie Evola. Special cousins Caden Kelly and Cameron Kelly.

Andrea and Rob Nista would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace, born on November 7, 2009 at Spectrum Butterworth at 3:36am. Emma weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She is welcomed by her big sister Evelyn Marie, grandparents William and Susan Litfin of East Tawas, MI, and great-grandparents Fred and Roberta Nista of Big Rapids, MI.

Tom & Sandra Randall are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Lucas Edward. Lucas was born September 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm at Crittenton Hospital in Pontiac Michigan. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joe and Sallie Bishop of Pontiac and Dan and Mary Randall of Sand Lake. Great-grandparents are Don and Joan Harriger of Empire, Marianne Bishop of Saginaw, Norma Randall of Howard City and Don and Shirley Snell of Santa Clara, California.

Melissa and Craig VerBerkmoes would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Joy VerBerkmoes, born on August 12, 2009 at 12:25pm in Saint Mary’s Hospital. Baby Scarlett weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long. She is welcomed by her sisters, Savannah, Alivia, and Victoria; brother, Isaiah; grandparents, Richard and Charlottle Samuels of Grand Rapids, MI and Susan and the late Richard Chapin of Wyoming, MI; great-grandparents, Mariah and the late Leonard Thiel of Reed City, MI.

Christopher and Emily are excited to announce the birth of their baby sister Carissa Crystal Shelton, born on August 8th, 2009. She was 7lbs 9 oz. and 21 inches long. Her parents are Jenni and Curtis Shelton of Cleveland, OH. and her grandparents are Tim and Lorrie Shelton of Cedar Springs, MI and Joe and Lora Leber of Kentwood, MI.