Jayne and Robert Bratten, of Lochbuie, announce the birth of a son, Thomas Joseph Bratten. Thomas was born July 22, 2012, at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 21 inches.
Grandparents are Jerald and Terri Jonas, of Lincoln, Neb., and Roger and Marilyn Bratten, of Brady, Neb.
Thomas joins his brother, Nate, 2, at home.