Colton Thomas Harper

Doug and Ashlee Harper, of Nevada, Mo., and older sister, Rylee Olivia, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Colton Thomas Harper.

Colton was born at 8:18 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, Fort Scott, Kan. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Cyndi and Paul Hochstedler, of El Dorado Springs, Mo. Maternal great-grandparent is Belva Hackleman, of El Dorado Springs.

Paternal grandparent is Shelia Harper, of Nevada.