Births around Howard County

Melissa and Jeffrey Simmons, of Bowie, announce the birth of their son, Kenzo Braylon Simmons, on Aug. 8, 2011, at 11:47 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. He has three siblings. His grandparents are Jean Manall, of Laurel; and Grace and Jeffrey Simmons Sr., of Upper Marlboro.

Lisa and Brian McCollum, of Elkridge, announce the birth of their daughter, Natalie Mayfield McCollum, on Aug. 14, 2011, at 12:52 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Her sister is Addison. Her grandparents are Sue Kauffman, of Timonium; Don Gavin, of Baltimore; and Wally and Barbara McCollum, of Columbia.

Megan Ecker, of Jessup, announces the birth of her daughter, Myla Brielle Feick, on Aug. 13, 2011, at 11:28 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Her sister is Railyn. Her grandparents are Troy Ecker and Melissa Beall, of Jessup.

Michael and Shaine Capone, of Ellicott City, announce the birth of their son, James Luca Capone, on Aug. 15, 2011, at 11:36 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. His grandparents are Bette Norman-Nakamura and Owen Nakamura, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; Emily McAuliffe, of Gettysburg, Pa.; Jerry and June Cioci, of Cranson, R.I.; and Vincent and Judy Capone, of Warwick, R.I.