Elias ‘Eli’ James Meise

David and Kayla Meise of Ritzville are the parents of a son, Elias “Eli” James, born Dec. 17, 2011, in Spokane.

At birth Eli weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces and measured 21-1/2 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Shad and Courtney Hunter of Bremerton.

Paternal grandparents are Dave and Julie Niezwaag of Ritzville.