New Year’s babies arrive
SUN PHOTO BY BRENDA BARBOSA
Parents Timothy and Elizabeth Owen welcome their new son, Daniel Lloyd Owen. Daniel was the first baby of 2013 to be born in Charlotte County at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte. Joining the proud parents are their children Felica Marker, left, Jeffrey Marker, right, Robert Marker and Elijah Owen (not pictured). Elizabeth's grandmother, Edith Leddett, far right, celebrated her 87th birthday the day before her great-grandson was born.
PORT CHARLOTTE — Daniel Lloyd Owen was supposed to be born on Dec. 27. Instead, the little blonde with a big wail made his appearance on New Year’s Day, just one day after his oldest brother and great-grandmother both celebrated their birthdays.
Weighing in at 7 pounds,
14.4 ounces and measuring
21 inches in length, Daniel was the first baby to be born in Charlotte County in 2013.