Births 1-19-06

Abigail Ann Svien

A daughter, Abigail Ann, was born to John and Jennifer (Way) Svien of Montgomery on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 at Northfield Hospital. Abigail weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces was 20 inches long.

Welcoming her home are sisters Samantha Lingsweiler, 6, and Katelyn Svien, 3.

Grandparents are Craig and Debbie Way of Faribault, Kitty McGuiggan of Montgomery, Paulene Vandenhauvel and Tom Warner, both of Schaller, IA. Great-grandparents are Tom and Char Berres of Webster, Rita Way of Montgomery, Marvin Way and Kay Kleeburger of Northfield, and Roberta McGuiggan of New Prague.

Abigail Kay Hankinson

A daughter, Abigail Kay Hankinson, was born to Jed and Kari (Bartusek) Hankinson, of New Prague, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. She weighed five pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by Carter, 4 1/2.

Grandparents are Sandy Bartusek of New Prague, Bill Bartusek of Owatonna, Joel Hankinson of Lakeville and Sandy Houg of Eden Prairie. Great-grandparents are Louise Bartusek of New Prague, Magdeline Clemens of Shakopee and Marilyn Bullock of Edina.

Aria Ann Bauers

A daughter, Aria Ann, was born to Ryan and Krista Bauers, of Duluth, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. She weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Jim and Barb Snackenberg of New Prague and Geno and JoAnn Bauers of Duluth. Great-grandparents are Marian Nordgaard of Peterson and Fran Hero of Duluth.