Beatrix TeKippe

Mickey and Erin McElvania TeKippe are happy to announce a new addition to their family. Daughter Beatrix Nora was born Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Dallas, Texas.

She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long at birth.

Beatrix joins big sister Penelope, 3, at home.

Grandparents are Lyle and Deb TeKippe and Kent and Lois McElvania, all of West Union.

Great-grandparents are Glen and Pat McElvania of Alden.