Kiptyn Steven Atkisson

Josh and Scotia Atkisson of Thayer, Mo., are the proud parents of a baby boy, Kiptyn Steven Atkisson, who was born Dec. 3, 2009, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark. He weighed pounds, 12 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. His siblings are Brittany 19, McKaala 8 and Haddlee 6.

Grandparents are Gina and Bob Tucker of Thayer and Steve and Sherri Atkisson also of Thayer.