A son, Sean Ryan Helmer, was born at 4:06 a.m. on April 11, 2011 at Lehigh Valley Hospital to Jennifer and Chad Helmer of Allentown.

He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches long.Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Johanna Brelsford of Stratford, Conn.Paternal grandparents are David and Carol Helmer of Lehighton.Maternal great-grandmother is Marjorie Brelsford of Stratford.Paternal great-grandfather is Ardie Helmer of Palmerton.