The Lakewood Health System recently welcomed a series of new additions to families in the area, with multiple births reported throughout November and December 2025. This heartwarming trend highlights the joy of new life in the community, as parents celebrate the arrival of their little ones.
Recent Births Celebrated
On November 14, 2025, Dalas and Jordan Rogers of Staples celebrated the birth of their daughter, Jadalyn Rae, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Just a week later, on November 22, Olivia and Cole Johnson from Motley welcomed their son, Wade Charles, who weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
Continuing the joyful announcements, Dayana and Samuel Davidson from Staples welcomed their son, Emilio Alejandro, on November 24, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces. The following day, on November 25, Amy and Michael Youngbauer from Verndale celebrated the arrival of their son, Jettson Allen, who weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
As December rolled in, the festive spirit continued with more births. On December 2, Makayla Dumond and Tyler Thomas from Menahga welcomed their daughter, Oaklynn Marie, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Just a day later, on December 3, Victoria Tilbury-Shetka and Tyler Harlow from Baxter introduced their son, Reegynn Wesley-Lawrence, at 6 pounds, 15 ounces.
Growing Families in the Community
The excitement continued on December 3, with Kelsey and Christopher Peterson from Brainerd welcoming their daughter, Breckelle Allison Rose, who weighed 7 pounds. On December 4, Haley and Toby Wood from Wadena celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Annika Elise, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
The following days brought even more joy, as Allison and Wade Vangsness from Staples welcomed twin girls, Tessa Jane and Piper Elise, each weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces on December 5. On the same day, Theodora Matich and Justin Barnes from Motley celebrated the birth of their son, Noah James, who weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce.
As December progressed, the new arrivals continued. On December 9, Ashley and Michael White from Nevis welcomed their son, Sonny Ronald, at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, while Kaitlyn and Kyle Bodle from Long Prairie celebrated their son, Beckett Scott, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces on the same day.
In a delightful end to the week, Kaylee and Derek Pratt from Staples welcomed their daughter, Paisley Mae, who arrived weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces on December 11. Just two days later, Molly and Alex Johnson from Cushing introduced their son, Barrett Cole, who weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces.
The new births kept coming, with Kaitlin and Joshua Sweere from Wadena welcoming their daughter, Mercy Lynnae, on December 12, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces. On December 15, Lauren Crenna and Alex Engholm from Brainerd celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Rhen Garnet, at 7 pounds.
As families in the Lakewood Health System area embrace these new arrivals, the community continues to grow and thrive. Each birth represents not just a new life, but also the love and joy that enriches the lives of the families involved.
