Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter. One recent show featured a pregnant woman who…

Theodore Canoe Smart Theodore Canoe Smart, son of Candace Gatson Smart and Nathan Smart of St. Charles, Mo., was born March 18, 2024, in St. Louis, Mo. He weighed 9 lbs., and was 21.5 inches…

Tanner and Katie Johnson are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a son named William Patrick Johnson. Willie was born Oct. 12, 2023, at Advent Helath Birthing Center in Shawnee Mission. He…

Wesley and Marah McFadden are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Whittier Banks McFadden. Whittier was born Nov. 2, 2023, at Advent Health Birthing Cneter in SHawnee Mission. She…

Henry Davis Roe Bill and Mandy Roe, Topeka, announce the birth of their son, Henry Davis Roe, born Sept. 1, 2023, at 1:34 p.m. Henry was born at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and weighed…

Jeanne Percy became a great-grandmother for the 14th time on her 88th birthday (with two more on the way) when Miles Jordan Carroll was born on July 5, 2023. Miles weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces,…

Colby and Meggie Dye of Lenexa are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Lyla James Dye on Jan. 13, 2023. Lyla was born at Advent Hospital in Overland Park, weighing 5 pounds,…

Elijah Ray Nardo, son of Bryan and Emma Nardo, Erie, Pa., was born June 20, 2022, in Erie. Elijah weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He joins a brother, Dominick, 2.…

Elowyn Lyric Bevard was born Oct. 15, 2021, to Rick and Amy Bevard of Raytown, Mo. She was born at Truman Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. She weighed 9 lbs. 2 ounces and…

Charlotte Ryan Sparks was born March 17, 2020, to Aubrey and Shawn Sparks of Lawrence. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20¾ inches long. She was born at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She joins…