Essex, Missouri - Kevin Allen and Kristen Dawn Grigsby-Lykins of Essex are pleased to announce the birth of a son, born June 1, 2016, at 2:38 a.m. the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Kason Allen Lykins arrived weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz., and was 20.5 long.  He was welcomed home by a big brother and a big sister.

Maternal grandparents are John Grigsby of Portageville and Robert and Debra Watkins of Essex.

Maternal grandparents are James and Jessica Lykins of Essex.

Welcome to the world Kason Allen!!