Kelly and Joe Hardin, of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Kay Hardin. Alaina was born at 2:15 p.m., on Dec. 27, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Gordon and Cindi Harris, of Blue Springs, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim and Mary Pulley, of Independence, Mo., and Cora Forkner, of Harrisburg, Pa.

Paternal grandparents are Bill and Marci Hardin, of Nevada. Paternal great-grandparents are Roberta Wagner, of Nevada, and Max Croxdale, of Stafford, Mo.