Joaquin Alejandro Balboa Marco and Esther Hernandez Balboa of Kingsville announce the birth of their son, Joaquin Alejandro Balboa, born on Sept. 10, 2009.

He was welcomed home by big brothers and big sisters, Elma Balboa, Karlo Balboa, Roy Balboa, and Leandra Palacios.

Joaquin weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Abel Balboa and the late Elma Balboa of Alice.

Maternal grandparents are Esteban and Cylinda Hernandez of Kingsville.