Lila Chip Lende was born to Christian Lende and Ella Shepherd of Margaret River, Western Australia, on Jan. 9. Lila weighed 7.5 lbs. and measured 20 inches. Chip and Heather Lende of Haines are grandparents. Heather said Lila’s aunts, uncles and seven Haines and Juneau cousins are thrilled. Chip and Heather will meet Lila on a visit to Australia in February. Christian is a chef at the Vasse Felix winery. Margaret River is Ella’s hometown.
