Gideon Colt Ijams

Chad and Stacy Ijams and older siblings Malachi, Caleb, Joshua, Leah and Lydia are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Gideon Colt Ijams.

Gideon was born Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, and measured 20 and 3/4 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Vicki McKinney and Robby McKinney, both of Schell City, Mo. Maternal great-grandparents are Dale and Flora Bea Allison of Schell City, Mo., and Nova Brackenridge of Appleton City, Mo.

Paternal grandparent is Janet Ijams of Schell City, Mo.