Joshua and Lauren Jackson of Festus announce the birth of their second child, Emily Nicole, 19¼ inches, 6 pounds, 14 ounces.
She was born Dec. 21 at Mercy Hospital.
Elder child is Isaac, 2.
Maternal grandparents are Jack and Judy Huelsmann of Oakville.
Paternal grandparents are Rod Jackson and Glenda Dorsey of House Springs and Herculaneum.