Nothing says 'fresh start' like welcoming new babies right after the New Year’s Eve ball drop! Two families in mid-Missouri celebrated the arrival of their little ones just minutes into 2026—Xander William Allen Roark in Jefferson City and Ahkira Primer in Columbia. Xander’s name is a heartfelt tribute to a lost friend, while Ahkira joins her big sister for double the joy at home. Both moms and babies are healthy and doing well. How do you think these New Year’s Day birthdays will shape their celebrations for years to come? #Relationships #NewYear2026 #MidMissouri