Jonas and Debbie Aidas of Shakopee announce the birth of their daughter, Erika Jean Aidas, at 9:09 a.m., Dec. 17, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

Brian and Joy Harms of Boston, Mass. announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Esther, at 6:38 a.m., Nov. 26, 2009, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.Grandparents are Harlan and Barbara Harms of Prior Lake and the Rev. Robert and Nancy Budewig of San Angelo, Texas.

Chris and Mary Benedict of Prior Lake announce the birth of their son, Connor Christopher Benedict, at 2:50 p.m., Nov. 19, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Amy and David Fong Jr. of Bloomington announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Fong, at 7:41 p.m., Nov. 12, 2009 at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Scott and Annette Krohn of Savage announce the birth of their son, Evan Zachary Krohn, who was born at 6:57 p.m., Sept. 9, 2009 at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury.

Evan weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20½ inches long.

Adam and Joni Jennen of Rosemount announce the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Grace Jennen, at 4:08 a.m. June 9, 2009 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22.5 inches long. She has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Grandparents are Gary and Sheryl Standly of Savage, Mike and Julie Bateson of Cannon Falls and John and Betty Curlott of St. Paul. Great-grandparents are Floyd and Lois Haeuszer of Cannon Falls.

Jason and Jodi Bartleman of Savage, announce the birth of their first child, Lincoln Allen Bartleman, at 9:34 a.m., July 11, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

Grandparents are Audrey Macht of Burnsville and Dan and Karen Bartleman of Lemont, Ill. 

Dennis and Heather Dukart of Savage announce the birth of their son, Kellen Robert Dukart, at 4:29 p.m., June 11, 2009 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Howard and Ruth Dukart of Bloomington and Doug and Margaret Belkengren of Savage.

Dennis and Heather Dukart of Savage announce the birth of their son, Kellen Robert Dukart, at 4:29 p.m., June 11, 2009 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Howard and Ruth Dukart of Bloomington and Doug and Margaret Belkengren of Savage.

Justin and Terry Braun of Savage announce the birth of their daughter, Elouise (Ellie) Katherine Braun, at 6:04 p.m. May 4, 2009 in Burnsville.
She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21½ inches long. She has blue eyes and light brown hair.
Grandparents are Nylen and Marsha Braun of Savage and Rick and Ann Garland of Richfield.