Joe and Julie Heathman, Nevada, and Andrew, Tylin and Abigail, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Ella Marie Heathman.

Ella was born at 8:58 a.m., Sept. 17, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Carol Heathman, Nevada, and Tom and Shirley Heathman, Nevada. Paternal great-grandparents are Edith Heathman, Nevada, and Paul and Anna Rapp, Nevada.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Deanna Giessel, Nevada. Maternal great-grandparent is Francies Myers, Lee's Summit, Mo.