Karson Kendall-Baldwin, of Niles, will celebrate his ninth birthday on Jan. 16.
Karson is the son of Krin Kendall, of Niles, and David Baldwin, of Decatur.
Maternal grandparents are Doris Collins, of Niles, and Mike Przybylinski, of Dowagiac. Paternal grandparents are Nancy Baldwin, of Dowagiac, and the late William Baldwin.