Births (March 1, 2012)

Easten James Sanford was born on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces,, and 20 inches long, to Jana and Adam Sanford of Beldenville. Also welcomed by grandparents: Lee and Debora Ahlert of River Falls, Nalene Sanford of River Falls and Daniel Pietraszewski of Maplewood, Minn.; great-grandparents: Reta Sanford of River Falls, Jon and Nancy Rohe of Brooklyn Park, Minn. and LeRoy and Janet Ahlert of New Ulm, Minn.

Annabelle Lee Meyer was born on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and 20 inches long, to Kathleen and Nate Meyer of St. Paul, Minn. Also welcomed by grandparents: Dr. Steve and Lee Schmitz of Hudson, Dan Meyer of Woodbury, Minn. and Robyn Blair of Vadnais Heights, Minn.

Avery Mae Clemenson was born on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and 19 inches long, to Caitlin Clemenson and Jacob Buschmann of Hudson. Also welcomed by grandparents: Sommer Lemenson of Hudson, Kristin Diaz, Greg Schafer, and Rich Diaz of Hudson.

Twins: Sarah Elizabeth, weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces, and Eleanor Rose Wahl, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces, both 19 inches long, were born on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, to Anna and Franklin Wahl of Hudson. Also welcomed by sister Caecilia; grandparents: Sandy and Jerry Welch of San Diego, Calif., and Norris and Betsy Wahl of Eau Claire; and great-grandmother Betty Wahl of Vienna, W.V.

Ruby Elise Bekkum was born on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, to Emily and Erik Bekkum of River Falls. Also welcomed by brother, Monte; grandparents: Steven and Linda Johnson of River Falls and Conrad and Terese Bekkum of River Falls.

Jayma Jane Pechacek was born on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, to Jillian and Jarred Pechacek of River Falls. Also welcomed by brother, Jayden; grandparents: Paul and Jane Sokol of River Falls, Kevin Pechacek of River Falls; and Doug and Tamera Ducklow of River Falls; and grandparents: Jack and Marilyn Bostrack of River Falls; and Sonja Pechacek of Las Vegas, Nev.

Brantley Thomas Westerberg was born on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, to Nikole and Timothy Westerberg of River Falls. Also welcomed by sisters Memphis and Shiann; and grandparents: Darryl Johnson Jr. of Bay City; Randie Spaulding of Harwich, Ma.; Jay and Jackie Franklin of Bay City; Thomas Westerberg and Lycia Jedlicki of Red Wing.

Peyton Michelle Peabody was born on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, to Amy and Timothy Peabody of Spring Valley. Also welcomed by siblings Parker and Paige; and grandparents Gerald and Mary Jane Nelson of Plum City; and Susan and Melvin Doffing of Spring Valley.

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