Merle J. Collins Jr. and Carrie Lynn Hogg, of Russell, announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Marie Collins, on Jan. 16, in Hays. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 in. long. She has a big sister, Lana Collins, 11 years old; and two big brothers, Joe Collins, 10 years old and Jacob Collins, 8 years old.
Grandparents are Dale and Linda Hogg of Great Bend and Merle and Ruby Collins of Greensburg. Great-grandparents are Don Powers of Hutchinson, Jan Powers, Mary Frances Hogg of Salina and Marvin Moon of Greensburg.