Darrell and Brenda Allison, Joplin, Mo., and Jarad, Brice, Matthew and Kaylee, are proud to announce the birth of their brother and son, Tyler James Allison.

Tyler was born at 11:27 a.m., June 26, 2007, at St. John's hospital, Joplin. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 18.5 inches.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Mary Allison, Joplin.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Cindy Hedges and Bob and Jane Steele of Nevada.