Welcome Maja Nickell and Elijah Johnson’s new baby girl, Raya Genevieve Johnson, born at home in Twisp into her loving father’s arms on Aug. 27, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth. Her older brother is Cassius Johnson. Her grandparents are Deb and John Nickell, and John and Rachael Johnson. She has many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Raya!
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Leo!
Dani Golden and Joshua Cole of Winthrop joyfully announce the birth of their son Leo Golden Cole, who showed up early in the morning on Nov. 11, 2014. He was born at Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster, weighing in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 18 inches at birth. We are immeasurably thankful for the care and expertise of our midwife, Blue Bradley, and doula, Becky Studen, as well as the support of our amazing Methow Valley community! Leo is welcomed by grandparents Howard and Emily Golden and Richard and Ruth Cole.
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Mars!
It is with great joy that Beau Bourn and Travis Smith of Winthrop announce the birth of their son, Mars Vincent Smith. Mars weighed 11 pounds, 7 ounces and was 23 inches long when he was born on Aug. 31 in Chelan at 6:05 a.m. He is welcomed by great-grandmothers Pat Pettelle, Irma Smith, Evelyn Darwood and Tiny Bourn. His loving grandparents are Melinda Bourn, Monica Pettelle and Tom Forker, Jim Smith, and Mike and Lisa Bourn. Aunties and uncles include Jessica Rouse, Brooke Bourn, Kelsey Bourn, Korrie Bourn, Tolli Forker, Ashley Monroe, Skyler Guenther and Zeb Guenther.
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Benjamin!
Benjamin Harding Lints was born on Oct. 10, 2014 in Brewster at 7:53 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and measured 21 inches at birth. Benjamin is surrounded by so many who love him: his big sister Maggie Lints, his mother and father, Emily Chenel Lints and Kyle Lints of Winthrop and Homer, Alaska, his grandparents, Kathy Williams of Winthrop, Paul Lints of Tacoma, and Eileen Mullen of Homer, Alaska, his great-grandmother Margie Mullen of Soldotna, Alaska, and many great uncles and aunts. His grandfather, Ernie Chenel, would have loved to meet him.
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Sebastian!
Adam Stern and Myfanwy Turner are proud to announce the birth of their son Sebastian Grant Stern. Sebastian was born Nov. 6, 2014, at Hospital Español in Mendoza, Argentina. Sebastian weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth. He is welcomed by his great-grandfather Walter Eugene Stern of Santa Monica, California; grandparents John Turner, Porthmadog, Wales, and Chris and Cathy Stern, Winthrop; uncles Jonathan Stern, Hernan Rissola, Trevor Turner; aunts Virginia Turner, Jimena Turner and Shona Turner; as well as his cousins, Mikaela, Nicolas, Bianca, Chiara, Agustina, Giulia and Lucy.
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Ivan!
Rachel and Michael Carmichael of Twisp announce the birth of their son, Ivan John Carmichael. Ivan was born Nov. 15, 2014, in Wenatchee, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 21 inches long at birth. Ivan is welcomed by his big brother Hugh, his grandparents John and Karen Evans and Beatrice Carmichael, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins in the Methow Valley and beyond.
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Danica!
Danica Geraldine Treise arrived Oct. 3, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. She was 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches long at birth. She was happily welcomed by parents Rocky and Paige Treise and siblings Dwight, Nadine and Natilie Treise, and many other loving family members.
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Marseil!
Marseil Jun Leng Kelley was born to Lytang and Soleil Kelley at Washington Medical Center in Seattle on Oct. 23, 2014. He was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 19 1/2 inches long at birth. He was greeted by grandparents Sylvia de la Montaigne of Mazama, David Kelley of Shoreline, Washington, and Sokngim Lim and Youkhun Taing of Lynnwood, Washington; and five uncles from New York to Portland to Seattle to Mazama: Maxwell, Michael and Loren Kelley, and Haychoi and John Taing.
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Mairin!
Mairin Evelyn McAuliffe was born on Oct. 22, 2014, in Colville. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 21 ¼ inches long at birth. Mairin was welcomed by her parents Casey and Breanne McAuliffe of Twisp; siblings Owen and Asher McAuliffe; grandparents Dan and Judy McAuliffe of Winthrop, and Tony and Kay Flanagan of Kettle Falls, Washington; and great-grandparents Judy Luhr of Metaline, Washington, and Robert DeFord of Lewiston, Idaho.
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Gavin!
Courtney and Marc Gearhart of Snoqualmie announce the arrival of their son, Gavin Dean, born on May 15, 2015 . Gavin weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. Gavin is welcomed by grandparents Dean and Sheila Coe of Mazama, and Jocelyn Coe of Winthrop.
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Rhett!
Clint and Erika Nohavec announce the birth of their son, Rhett Charles Nohavec, on July 31, 2015, in Issaquah. Rhett weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth. Rhett is a sixth-generation Methow Valley Northcott, great-grandson to Shirley Northcott and the late Mel Northcott. Rhett is little brother to Brooks; grandparents are Rick and Lynn Northcott, Winthrop; Carol and Bob King, Kent; Curt and Carol Nohavec, Kent; uncle and aunt Brian and Nicki Northcott; cousin Dean; and step-uncles Andy and Robin Button, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Quinn!
Vince and Nancy Friggione, of Twisp, would like to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Quinn Mae Friggione. She is the daughter of Brandon (2005 Liberty Bell High School graduate) and Tiffany Friggione. Quinn was born in Santa Barbara, California, on June 20, 2015, and weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.
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Millie!
Hillary and Roscoe Roseland of Carlton would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Millicent Bean Roseland, at 7:04 a.m. on Aug. 1, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long at birth. Big brother Walter is already showering her with love and kisses. Millie is welcomed by her grandparents Sam Zimmerlund of Twisp, Tom Ketcham of Vermont, Wendy Roseland of Carlton and Robert Roseland of Twisp. Millie is also welcomed by her uncles Sam and Tim Roseland of Carlton.
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Harper!
Harper Averey Smith was born June 11, 2015, to Kelsey and Dewey Smith. The photo shows the four generations together celebrating Mary Ann’s 80th birthday. Great-grandma Mary Ann Bame (holding Harper), grandma Anita Bame Sweeney, mother Kelsey Sweeney Smith, and Harper Averey Smith.
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Kanyon!
Aric Preston and Jamie Jensen are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kanyon Irie Preston, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2015. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Big brother Noah is very proud and already surrounding him with love and affection. Kanyon is welcomed by his grandparents, Terrie Preston of Soap Lake, Alex Jensen of Carlton, Shanutia Jensen of Wenatchee and Wyle and Jasmine Wildman of Everett. He is also welcomed by seven aunts and uncles: Michelle, Dana, Laura, Katie, Nolan, Trevin and Rocco. In addition, Kanyon is welcomed by godmother Raquel Rhinehart, great-grandparents, many great aunts and uncles, and lots and lots of wonderful cousins. We feel so blessed to have so many loved ones to share this incredible journey with our family and to shower Kanyon with love. We are so thankful for each and every one of you.
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Jaycee!
Jaymis Hanson and Cheyenne Ott are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jaycee Sherry Hanson, at 10:14 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2015. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long at birth. Jaycee is welcomed by her grandparents, Jason and Heidi Ott of Twisp, Mike Hanson and step-grandma Kamie Hanson of Twisp. She is also welcomed by her aunts and uncles, Kathleen, Sierra, Cheyenne, Mckenna, Justin, Jaremy, Jayden, and Morgan. We know her grandma Sherry Hanson would have loved her very much. She is watching over Jaycee in heaven.
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Mason!
Brian and Danielle Lowary are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Mason Charles Lowary. He was born Sept. 18, 2015, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 21.25 inches long at birth. Also celebrating Mason’s arrival are his grandparents Bob and Delene Monetta, Mark and Lisa Lowary, and John and Cathy Alberson, along with his many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Ryker!
Bill and Autumn Jateff of Twisp are happy to announce the birth of their son, Ryker Northern Jateff, on Nov. 16, 2015. He weighed 7-1/2 pounds and was 20-¾ inches long at birth. He is welcomed into this world by grandparents Bob and Marcie Jateff of Winthrop, Janie and Bob Elk of Twisp, Alan “Waz” and Janine Wazallann of California, and aunts Tara, Zephyr and Emily.
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Scout!
Adam and Hayley Mowen announce the birth of their daughter Scout Genevieve Mowen. Scout was born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches long at birth. Scout was welcomed home by her big sister Pepper, age 2. She is also welcomed by her grandparents, Rod Gardner, Jodi and Morgan Smith, Jill Mowen and Gary Erickson, all of Twisp, and great-grandparents Howard and Jeanne Day of Twisp, Bonnie Gardner and Larry Malcomb of Winthrop, and Lee and Donna Hickson of Kennewick.
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James!
Bill and Geva McAdow are happy to announce the birth of their son James William McAdow. Born at Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster on Sunday, April 3, 2016, weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces and measuring 20 inches long at birth, James is welcomed into this world by many friends and family: grandmother Diana McAdow of Brewster; grandfather Ed Maher of Manson; great-grandmother Moira Mason of New Zealand; his godparents Mark and Sara Crum; and many aunts and uncles in both Seattle and New Zealand. We want to thank the Methow community and all our friends for all of the love and support we’ve received. We also want to acknowledge Bill’s father, Bill McAdow Sr., and Geva’s mother, Helen Mason, who are no longer with us but in our hearts as we raise James.
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