Merryman

Mark Merryman and Elizabeth Ince-Merryman of Minneapolis announce the birth their son, Sebastian Miles Merryman, who was born at 3:53 p.m. Dec. 2, 2007, at Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis.

Sebastian weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

Sebastian was welcomed home by big sister Emily, 6.

Grandparents are Vic and Priscilla Merryman, Chapel Hill, N.C., and Jerry and Mary Ince, Shakopee. Great-grandmother is Martha Miles, Shakopee.

Martin

Rick and Jill Martin of Belle Plaine announce the birth their son, Ethan Thomas Martin, who was born Dec. 13, 2007, at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital.

Ethan weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20½ inches long.

Ethan was welcomed home by big sister Ellie Jean, 13 months.

Grandparents are Duane and Shirley Theis of Shakopee and Gene and Cheryl Martin of Belle Plaine. Great-grandparents are Adeline Horejsi, Northfield; Dorothy Theis, Shakopee; and Vera Fruetel, Lester Prairie.

Breeggemann

Brian and Kara Breeggemann of Shakopee announce the birth their son, Cullen Myron Breeggemann, who was born at 4:48 a.m. Dec. 2, 2007, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

Cullen weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19¾ inches long. He has blue eyes and black hair.

Cullen joins three siblings: Connor, 11; Tristan, 5; and Keegan, 3.

Grandparents are Larry and Barb Breeggemann of Shakopee and Myron and Deb Pauly of Jordan. Great-grandmother is Violet Hron, Jordan.

Cullen will be baptized Feb. 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan.