Paul and Carrie Macke of Arnold announce the birth of their first child, Lydia Grace, 19½ inches, 6 pounds, 15 ounces. She was born Aug. 17 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton.
Elder child is Dayne, 8.
Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jan Cooke of St. Louis and Sandy and Bob McDonald of Weatherford, Texas.
Paternal grandparents are George and Lori Macke of Oakville.