Births

Bryant James Shappell, son of Adam and Erin Shappell of Kalispell, was born Jan. 2 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 8.76 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Mick and Kathy Shappell of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Donna Parker, also of Kalispell.

Eli Eben Knight, son of Brad and Melanie Knight of Kalispell, was born Jan. 3 at home.

He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Eli joins Kai, 2.

Paternal grandparents re Mavis Knight of Corvallis and Butch Nichols of White Bird, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Judy Heleva of Kalispell and Jim and Audrey Ponaski of Kila.

Gracie Lynn Aldridge, daughter of Deborah and Carl Aldridge of Whitefish, was born Jan. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Gracie joins Shannon, 16, and Alex, 7.

Paternal grandmother is Eileen Aldridge of Harrington, Wash. Maternal grandparents are John and Cheryl Croy of Airway Heights, Wash., and Daryl Ray of Whitefish.

,b>Allysen Mae Turner, daughter of Matthew and Tanessa Turner of Kalispell, was born Jan. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 9 pounds, 1.2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Allysen joins Kirra, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Myrna and Ted Engraf, and Mike Turner, all of Kalispell. Maternal grandparents are Heidi and Jim Currier, also of Kalispell.

Paeten Mary Gunlock, daughter of Troy and Cortnea Gunlock of Kalispell, was born Jan. 5 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Paeten joins Braeden, 18 months.

Paternal grandparents are Daren and Debbie Gunlock of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Mary Lou Dees of Kremlin.

Nathan Isaac Bruce, son of Tom and Wendy Bruce of Whitefish, was born Jan. 4 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Nathan joins Nicholas, 2.

Paternal grandparents are Stan and Sharon Bruce. Maternal grandparent is Robin Williamson.

,b>Isabelle Maizy Watson, daughter of Cody and Jennifer Watson of Whitefish, was born Jan. 6 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Isabelle joins Victoria, 10.

Paternal grandparents are Mike and Karen Watson of Whitefish. Maternal grandparents are Steph Jensen of Kalispell, and Mike and Lakee Kao of Whitefish.

Samantha Leigh Watson, daughter of Joseph Watson and Shana Marowitz of Eureka, was born Jan. 6 at North Valley Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 5.3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Samantha joins Joseph, 8.

Paternal grandparents are Joseph and Joyce Watson of Great Falls. Maternal grandparents are Kathy I. Jenkins of Eureka, and Owen Mayer of San Rafael, Calif.

Dillon Travis Jensen, son of Tom and Cristy Jensen of Kalispell, was born on Jan. 6 at North Valley Hospital.

He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Dillon joins Carter, 4 1/2, and Brady, 2 1/2.

Paternal grandparents are Ron and Elaine Jensen of Pinehurst, Texas. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Lucy Rowe of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.