Christopher Al Jefferson Jr.

Christopher and Alex Jefferson of Springfield, Mo., announce the birth of their son, Christopher Al Jefferson, Jr., born March 16, 2006, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

He weighed 8 pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches long.

He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Seals, and Connie Smith all of Kennett and John Smith of Zion, Ill.

He is welcomed home by two big sisters, Chrissie and Jazmin.