Eric and Bethany Carlson of the Lincolnville area announce the birth of their son, Ryan Leland Carlson, born March 4 at Newton Medical Center.

He weighed 7 lbs., 10 ounces and was 20¾ inches long.

He was welcomed home by siblings Olivia, 7; Micah, 5; and Aaron, 2.

Ronnie and Susan Carlson of Lincolnville and Roy and Linda Baker of Council Grove are his grandparents. Ruth Ann Carlson of Hillsboro, Clarence Baker and Walter Wood of North Carolina, and Theresa Griffin of Mississippi are his great-grandparents.