Alexius Allene Swink

Vernon Swink and Courtney Bennett, Stotesbury, Mo., and Shelby are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Alexius Allene Swink.

Alexius was born at 1:33 p.m., Feb. 3, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. She weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 15.25 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Cheryl Swink, Stotesbury.

Maternal grandparent is Jacqueline Bennett, Nevada. Maternal great-grandparent is Allene Tye, Nevada.