James Michael Birnie DeBates

Amanda, Joe, and KayLynn are pleased to announce the arrival of their new brother James Michael Birnie DeBates.

James was born to Mike and Val DeBates of Sioux City, IA on Sep­tember 25, 2008 at 3:25 PM. He weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. and measured 20 inches.

Grandparents are Chuck and Monica DeBates of Lake Benton; and Bob and Karel Birnie of Salix, IA.

Great Grandparents are Lor­raine Birnie of Beresford, SD; and Orrin and Irma Jean Smith of Her­rick, SD.