Sam and Shelly Abell of Homer, Alaska, announce the birth of their son, Griffin James Abell, on Aug. 9, 2011. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He joins sister, Sydney, 2.

Grandparents are Jim and Vonna Anderson of Prairie City, and Orand Vernon and Sue Abell of Rainier. Great-grandparents are Wayne and Peg Anderson, and Ralph and Joann Wilson, all of Prairie City.