East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Managing Editor, [email protected].

Colton Thomas Evancho was born to Barry Evancho and Sara Davis, of Forrest Creek, at 10:22 a.m. July 10, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He was 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud big brother is Tristen Davis.

Jacob Robert Gord was born to Ryan and Ashley Gord, of Creekwood, at 5:30 a.m. July 11, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Matthew Christian Messmer was born to Joseph and Sandy Messmer, of Mill Creek, at 1:36 a.m. June 24, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Christian weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud big siblings are Alex and Amanda Amos.

Chase Thomas Smith was born to Jason and Elizabeth Smith, of Lakewood Ranch, at 8:06 a.m. July 11, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Ayla Charley Wix was born to Charles E. Wix Jr. and Stephanie Joyce Wix, of East County, at 7:19 a.m. June 28, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Ayla weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long. Proud siblings are Aiyana, Aiden and Axton Wix.