Gary and Lisa Littlejohn of Newton announce the birth of a son, Luke Michael Littlejohn, who was born at 3:49 a.m. June 23, 2009, at Newton Medical Center.

Treg and Candace Duerksen of Friant, Calif., announce the birth of their son, Finn Soren, on June 23, 2009.

Brooklynn Marie Whiteside was born June 9, 2009, in El Dorado to Toby and Melissa Whiteside of Peabody.

Jamie and Kimberly Bennett of New York, N.Y., announce the arrival of their newest baby boy. He joins his big brother, Leo, who turned 2 June 18.

Drs. Ryan and Jennifer Simmonds of Newton announce the birth of a son, Oliver Stephen, who was born at 7:46 a.m. June 17, 2009, at Newton Medical Center.

Eric and Audrea Martens of Blaine announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Sue. She was born May 5, 2009, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan.

Tim and Vicki Large of Hesston announce the birth of a son, Brayden Exie Large, who was born on May 28, 2009, at Newton Medical Center.

Todd and Renea Dove of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Rayne Emma Dove, who was born on April 14, 2009, in Wichita.

Elliott and Leslie Adams of Newton announce the birth of a son, Kale Logan Adams, who was born at 7:57 a.m. on May 25, 2009, at Newton Medical Center.