Forck

Son to C.B. and Pamela Sue Forck of Benton, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. Name, Dalton Jacobs. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Fourth child, third son. Mrs. Forck is the former Pamela Brown, daughter of Sonny and Shirley James of Blodgett, Mo., and Thaymon and Sue Brown of Sikeston, Mo. She is owner of Lawn Designs and Land Maintenance Nursery in Sikeston. Forck is the son of Bill and Shirley Forck of Benton. He is a line technician at Procter & Gamble.

Steck

Son to Ryan David and Christy Lynn Steck of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. Name, Brydan Zane. Weight, 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Steck is the former Christy Hettenhouser, daughter of Debbie and Adam Sandford and Steve and Teressa Hettenhouser of Cape Girardeau. Steck is the son of Dan and Tempa Greene of Cape Girardeau and Bob and Judy Steck of Jackson. He is employed with SBC.

Avery

Daughter to Heather A. Avery of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 6:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. Name, Alayla Rose. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Ms. Avery is the daughter of Margaret Avery of Cape Girardeau. She is employed at the Elks Lodge.

Mei

Daughter to Chenggang Mei and Qian Zhang of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. Name, Stephanie. Weight, 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Second daughter. Mei is employed at Southeast Missouri State University.

McAlister

Son to R.W. and Leah Renee McAlister of Jonesboro, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:46 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. Name, Jason Robert. Weight, 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Third child, first son. Mrs. McAlister is the former Leah Allstun, daughter of Ronnie and Flora Allstun of East Prairie, Mo. She is a library technician at Southeast Missouri State University. McAlister is the son of Robert and Kristie McAlister of Jonesboro. He is an agriculture teacher at Century High School.

James

Daughter to Thomas Frank and Bethany LeAnne James of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005. Name, Lilly Grace. Weight, 8 pounds, 3 1/2 ounces. Fourth child, first daughter. Mrs. James is the daughter of Kenneth and Bonnie Willis of Olive Branch, Ill. She is an accountant at Dana Corp. James is the son of Donald and Julie James of Cape Girardeau. He is a technician at Procter & Gamble.

Shenberg

Son to Michael D. and Sherry L. Shenberg of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005. Name, Hayden Michael. Weight, 9 pounds, 9 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Shenberg is the former Sherry Howard, daughter of George and Jan Howard of Cape Girardeau. Shenberg is the son of Shirley Wells of Doniphan, Mo., and Maury Shenberg of St. Louis. He is employed at Southeast Hospital.

Holliday

Son to Russell Scott and Reagan Holliday of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 12:51 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005. Name, Jed Russell. Weight, 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Holliday is the former Reagan McClellan, daughter of Ted and Jean McClellan of Jackson. She is an attorney with city of Cape Girardeau. Holliday is a salesman with Cape Restaurant Supply.

Thurston

Son to Timothy Ryan and Erika Dawn Thurston of Pulaski, Ill., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:07 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. Name, William Robert. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Second son. Mrs. Thurston is the former Erika White, daughter of Jimmy White of Cairo, Ill., and Linda White of Dongola, Ill. She is a student. Thurston is the son of Robert Thurston and Judy Thurston of Pulaski. He is a grain merchandiser with Archer Daniels Midland.

Holliman

Son to Joshua Michael Holliman and Michelle Lynn Upcroft of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 1:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. Name, Tyler James. Weight, 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Third child, second son. Ms. Upcroft is the former Michelle Eidson, daughter of Diana Gray of Avon, Ind. Holliman is the son of Barbra Holliman and James Holliman of Sikeston, Mo.

Wondel

Daughter to Christopher Ray Wondel and Tiffany Rachelle Essex of Advance, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 9:19 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. Name, Lindsey Ann. Weight, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Mrs. Wondel is the former Tiffany Welch, daughter of Joe Welch of Seiling, Okla., and the late Linda Welch of Advance. Wondel is the son of Marvenia Wondel of Painton, Mo., and the late Donald Wondel. He is a self-employed farmer.

Goin

Son to Danny Joe and LeeAnn Goin of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:48 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. Name, Carter Ellett. Weight, 5 pounds, 4 ounces. Third son. Mrs. Goin is the former LeeAnn Hill, daughter of Paula Hill and Ron Hill of Jackson. She is employed at Famous-Barr. Goin is the son of Pat Whaley of Jackson and Jim Goin of Risco, Mo. He is employed at Dalhousie Golf Club.

Ramsey

Son to Justin Tyler Ramsey and Tina Marie Reisenbichler of Chaffee, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 4:36 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005. Name, Tyler Wade. Weight, 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Ms. Reisenbichler is the daughter of Scott Reisenbichler of Chaffee, and the late Patricia Moore. Ramsey is the son of Craig Ramsey and Carla Crowden of Chaffee. He is employed at Wheeler's in Morley, Mo.

Johnson

Daughter to David Arthur and Cassandra J. Johnson of Advance, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 5:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005. Name, Makenzi Annalees. Weight, 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Mrs. Johnson is the former Cassandra Melson, daughter of Jim and Patti Jeambey of Advance. She is employed at Do It Best Corp. Johnson is the son of Debe Johnson of Jackson. He is employed with Cape Girardeau Fire Department.

Flessner

Son to Aaron Lee Flessner and Bonnie Lynn Eldridge of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005. Name, Landon Chase. Weight, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Fourth child, second son. Ms. Eldridge is the daughter of Debra Colbert of Grassy, Mo., and Danny Hoover of Scottsville, Va. Flessner is the son of Willy and Gene Ward of Marble Hill, Mo., and Steve Flessner of Parker, Colo. He is employed by Eastern Missouri Industries.

Allen

Daughter to Jared Ross Allen and Michelle Lynn Laird-Allen of Wappapello, Mo., Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005. Name, Erika Penelope. Weight, 7 pounds, 1 ounce. First child. Mrs. Laird-Allen is the daughter of Lyndell and Denise Laird of Advance, Mo. She is a high school English teacher with Puxico School District. Allen is the son of Larry and Penny Allen of Ellsinore, Mo. He is employed with Brown Window.

Bryeans

Daughter to Gaylon Jackson and Sandra Dee Bryeans II of Oran, Mo., Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005. Name, Sophie Grace. Weight, 5 pounds, 2 ounces. First child. Mrs. Bryeans is the former Sandra Hutson, daughter of Frank and Pat Hutson of Chaffee, Mo. She is a sterile process technician at Saint Francis. Bryeans is the son of Gaylon and Rosemary Bryeans of Oran. He is a welder and construction worker with Trailer Specialist Inc.

Self

Daughter to Thomas Brent and Heather Dawn Self of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 10:34 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. Name, Heidi Elizabeth. Weight, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. First child. Mrs. Self is the former Heather Dockins, daughter of Harold Dockins of Sikeston, Mo., and Laurie Brown of Charleston, Mo. She is employed at Jackson Middle School. Self is the son of Dewayne and Wendy Self of Sikeston. He is employed by Frito Lay Inc.

Armes

Son to Tracy Michelle Armes of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 11:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. Name, Kade Bryant. Weight, 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Second child, first son. Ms. Armes is the daughter of Gail Goodman of Farmington, Mo., and Randy and Joanne Armes of Jackson. She is employed at the Branding Iron, and is a student at Sanford Brown College.

Baudendistel

Son to Billy Ray and Amy Lynne Baudendistel of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 3:38 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Name, Carson Brey. Weight, 6 pounds, 4 ounces. First child. Mrs. Baudendistel is the former Amy Loflin, daughter of Larry and Florene Loflin of Cape Girardeau. She is a registered nurse in surgery at Saint Francis. Baudendistel is the son of Georgia Baudendistel of Cape Girardeau, Doris Baudendistel and the late Ray Baudendistel of Jackson. He is a technician with Heise Heating and Cooling.