Vance Zachary Ek

Vance Zachary Ek, son of Jake and Maria Ek of Kalispell, was born Aug. 27 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Vance joins Lucy, 7, Gabrielle, 5, and Reid, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Davis and Linda Ek of Vancouver, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Liss Wirtanen of Yacolt, Wash.