Shayna, Derek and big brother Jonah (21⁄2) van Hoften of Walnut Creek announce the arrival of Eli Abraham van Hoften, born July 9. Grandparents are Claire and Harvey Mittler (San Mateo) and Ellen and Scott van Hoften (La Jolla). Great grandmother is Lillian Mittler (San Francisco).

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