It’s the time again!  Coming bright and early in January, Oneida county’s first baby was born on the afternoon of January 3, and is named Mazie Sue Langston.  The previous two first babies—Lainey Jo McClellan and Cedar Hill—were both born on January 2, and Mazie is apparently continuing the trend of showing up as early as possible.  The family is recovering from the excitement and exhaustion of the big event, but we were able to speak with grandma Trissa about her new granddaughter.  

Trissa told us: “On the evening of January 2, Dale and Simiron Langston received the call to begin the induction for the birth of their second child.  They grabbed their packed bags, dropped off their 4-year old daughter Avie at Grandma Trissa and Papa Sterling Nesbit’s house, and headed to the Logan Regional Hospital.  

Simi received induction medication throughout the night, and the following day, January 3rd, Mazie Sue Langston was born at 1:23 p.m.  She weighed 6 lbs 11 oz, and measured 18 inches long.  Mazie’s Grandma Nesbit arrived just in time to witness her grand-
daughter’s arrival.  

Aunts Bayli and Sedar Nesbit, along with sister Avie and Papa Nesbit waited in the hall for the exciting news.  Though Mazie was happy and healthy, she initially needed some added oxygen and a few hours in the NICU to help her breathe easier on her own.  Mazie Sue is named after Grandma Susan Langston, a gift she will surely cherish her
whole life.  

The family brought their new baby home the next day, and they are adjusting to life as a family of four!” 

The first baby contest has been conducted by The Idaho Enterprise since 1957. Including 2025’s first baby, there have been 35 boys and 33 girls. The latest a first baby arrived was in 2004 when Bridger Ron Myers didn’t arrive until April 11! Five have been born right on January 1 – Josiah Samuel Helmandollar in 2021, Claire Adeline Hornecker in 2018, Aspen Jade Chelette in 1999, Keeton Chesney Isaacson in 1998 and Craig Allen Jensen in 1967.   Mazie joins an illustrious company of names and faces you might know, including the very first on the list, Scott Alder, who still lives in town!

PAST FIRST BABIES

2024 – Lainey Jo McClellan, Jan. 2

2023 – Cedar Hill, Jan. 2

2022 – Rhyatt Nimer, Jan. 10.

2021 – Josiah Samuel Helmandollar, Jan. 1

2020 – Haylee Grace Purdum Jan. 21

2019 – Avery Boyd Eliason – Jan. 8

2018 – Claire Adeline Hornecker, Jan. 1

2017 – Kinzley Lorraine Hamilton, Jan. 4

2016 – Harper Ann Maughan, Jan. 12

2015 – Freya Nichole Bello, Jan. 5

2014 – Timber Raymond Hubbard, Jan. 31

2013 – Megan Jann Moss, Jan. 16

2012 – Burklee Edwards, Jan. 10

2011 – Dane Verlin Williams, Jan. 11

2010 – Ashton Lee Purdum, Jan. 6

2009 – Jentz Lynn Peacock, Jan. 7

2008 - Kameron Dean Hunt, Jan. 4

2007 - Ryan Scott Jensen, Jan. 13

2006 - Riley Kope Taylor-Riding, Jan. 5

2005 - Dakota Guy Williams, Jan. 17

2004 - Bridger Ron Myers, April 11

2003 - Peyton Loyd Briggs, Jan. 25

2002 - Shaylee Kate Broadus, Jan. 7

2001 - Brayden Jay Porter, Mar. 2

2000 - Makyla Brooks Madsen, Feb. 3

1999 - Aspen Jade Chelette, Jan. 1

1998 - Keeton Chesney Isaacson, Jan. 1

1997 - Samantha Rae Daniels, Jan. 7

1996 - Bryce Mykell Gibbs, Jan. 2

1995 - Kacey Ray Smith, Jan. 7

1994 - Jose Jesus Lopez, Jan. 6

1993 - Marcus Ray Evans, Feb. 20

1992 - Kevin James Porter, Jan. 25

1991 - Theron Eugene Hill, Feb. 22

1990 - Gregory Burke Bybee, Jan. 30

1989 - Sierra Louise Walker, Feb. 27

1988 - Brandon Hyrum Bybee, Jan. 2

1987 - Whitney Deene Wakley, Jan. 2

1986 - Daniel Duane Golightly, Feb. 13

1985 - Lindsey Jo Jacobsen, Jan. 13

1984 - Trevor Jay Jones, Feb. 6

1983 - Tamara Ann Wittman, Jan. 5

1982 - Camille LaRee Stayner, Jan. 5

1981 - Rodney Leon Parrish, Jan. 5

1980 - William Jedd Ward, Jan. 31

1979 - Jamie Hubbard, Jan. 5

1978 - Shenell Madsen, Jan. 6

1977 - Jenny Rae Hawkins, Jan. 4

1976 - Korrie Allen, Jan. 13

1975 - Christopher Daniel Scott, Jan. 3

1974 - Crystal Deschamps, Jan. 10

1973 - Bobby Connor, Jan. 26

1972 - Todd Hubbard, Jan. 4

1971 - Michele LaRee Hobson, Jan. 8

1970 - Lisa Lynne Anderson, Jan. 24

1969 - Kathryn Alane Thomas, Feb. 16

1968 - Bonnie Anne Davis, Jan. 2

1967 - Craig Allen Jensen, Jan. 1

1966 - Vera Denise Thomas, Jan. 13

1965 - Martha Marie Mabey, Jan. 4

1964 - Kurtis Gambles Kent, Jan. 25

1963 - Suzanne Evans, Jan. 5

1962 - Earl H. Jones, Jan. 2

1961 - Scott Clark Wakley, Jan. 5

1960 - Cole Gardner, Jan. 8

1959 - John David Tovey, Jan. 10

1958 - Carol Buehler, Jan. 7

1957 - Stephen Scott Alder, Jan. 6