Trisha Oakes and Christopher Lawson would like to announce the birth of their son, Eli Robert Lawson. Eli was born at 2:25 p.m. on August 26, 2024, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz., and was 20 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Junior Oakes of Malden and Sharai Oakes of Malden. Paternal grandparents are Ludwig Lawson of Newport, Ark., and Rebeca Mead.
Eli was welcomed home by two brothers and two sisters.