Chad and Desire Long of Bowie announce the birth of a son, Carson Lane Long, on Dec. 27, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds and was 19 3/4 inches long.

He has a sister, Marlee, 2.

Grandparents are Wilburn and Karen Gilmore, and Doug and Jana Long, all of Bowie.

Great-grandparents are Ruth Salyer, and James and Jean Broussard, all of Bellevue; and Steve and Doris Long of Bowie.