Richard and Kara Bartow of Atchison announce the birth of a son, Christian Michael, born Oct. 19.

He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long.

He joins brother Adam, 2 1/2.

Grandparents are Lyman and Marie Adams of Hillsboro and Dick and Nancy Bartow of Springfield, Mo.

Brayden Adams

Kyle and Kristy Adams of Topeka announce the birth of a son, Brayden Kyler, born Nov. 6.

He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long.

He joins brother Tyler, 3 1/2.

Grandparents are Hank and Beck Waggoner of Chanute and Lyman and Marie Adams of Hillsboro.

Karalyn Krispense

Todd and Kristi Krispense of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Karalyn Joy, born Oct. 25 at Newton Medical Center.

She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She joins siblings Kolton, 12, Konrad, 10, Klayton, 7, Kordell, 5, and Kaitlyn, 5.

Grandparents are Willis and Eleanor Herbel of Tampa and Steve and Martha Krispense of Marion.

Great-grandmother is Mrs. J.G. Barr of Hillsboro.