Jeremy M. Rushton and Cherie J. Gilmore, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Colbin are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Hunter Michael Rushton.

Hunter was born at 1:44 p.m., Jan. 11, 2007, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit. He weighed 9 pounds, and measured 20.5 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Bill McNaley and Donna Rushton, Belton, Mo. Paternal great-grandparent is Helen Ruckdeschell, Lexington, Mo.

Maternal grandparents are Daniel Theisen, Port Huron, Mich., and Barbara Theisen, Wheatland, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Virgina Theisen, Port Huron, Gerald and Laura Cox, Nevada, and Hank and Deanna Boolin, Macks Creek, Mo.