COOMBS - Edward and Martina (Frizzell) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Callie Margaret on August 22, 2012 at 1:01 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces at the HSC. Callie received lots of hugs and kisses from big sisters Sydnie and Khloe. Also welcoming Callie are grandparents Edward and Marian Coombs and Arthur and Martha Frizzell, Auntie Pam, Uncles James, Chris (Stephanie), Darrell (Ashley) and great-grandparents Helen O'Keefe and Thomas Hartery. A very special thank you to Daddy for all his love and support. A huge thank you to all the doctors and nurses for your amazing care

DELEON/PRYOR - Ryan and Vivian are thrilled to announce the early, but safe arrival of their first child, a handsome boy. Ernesto Edward was born on August 13, 2012 at 4:21a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. Also thrilled are grandparents Edward and Audrey Pryor (Mount Pearl) and Corazon Deleon (The Philippines). Watching over Nesto from Heaven is Grampa Ernesto Deleon. Also welcoming Ernesto are aunts, uncles and cousins, family and friends in both Nfld. and The Philippines. Welcome to our family little one! A big thank you to thewonderful staff at HSC for all their loving care.

KINSELLA - Paul and Krista (nee May) Kinsella of Paradise, are proud to announce the birth of their son Benjamin Steven Kinsella on August 30, 2012. Thank you to obstetricians Dr. Kum and Dr. White, as well as their teams. Special thanks to caseroom staff, especially Juanita and Ruth, as well as the staff on 5 North B. Benjamin is welcomed with love by grandparents Bob, Maureen, Byron and Patsy, along with a large circle of family and friends.

LEWIS BOYD DOUGLAS EDISON - Born August 19th, 2012 to proud parents Matt Shears and Michelle Edison. Family and friends shared in the celebration! Special thanks to Crystal Caul for all her help.

MARTIN - Kyle and Jennifer Martin are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Kaley Dawn, on Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at 5:54 a.m., weighing 7lbs 12 oz. Welcoming Kaley, proud grandparents Reg and Judy Dillon and Larry and Bernice Martin, as well as Uncle Ryan, Aunt Laura and Uncle William and cousin Nathan. Sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their exceptional care and a special thank you to Dr. Joanne White and Dr. Jillian Parsons for all of their support and pre-natal care.

PENTNEY - Jason and Christina, and big sister, Sophia, welcome with joy the arrival of baby boy, JASPER CHARLES PENTNEY. Baby Jasper arrived on Friday, August 17th, 2012 at 9:09 a.m., weighing 8 lb. 7 oz. Welcoming Jasper are grandparents, Frank and Tessie Kennedy (St. John's, NL), Fred Pentney (Parham, ON) and Heather Jackson (Scarborough, ON), as well as extended family. Sincere thanks to Dr. Alex Power and the nursing staff at the Health Sciences Complex, especially to nurses Reagan and Judy for their exceptional care. And a heartfelt thanks for the love and support from family and friends

RODGERS-RICHARDS - We are blessed! Grandparents Marjorie and John Rodgers are thrilled to announce the arrival of Deija Grace Anastasia Rodgers, 6 lbs. 7 ozs., on August 30, 2012, to Latonna Rodgers and Jamie Richards. Thanks to Latonna's coaches Jen Hiscock and Jamie. Guess who's most excited...siblings Brady, Joshua and Kristen! Welcome Deija, Nanny's little munchkin.

SMITH - On August 1, 2012 at 9:10 a.m. Michael, Wendy (Monk), and big sister Casey welcomed 7 lb. 9 oz. QUINN LILLIAN ANN. Also welcoming Quinn are grandparents Roland and Ernestine Monk, Clyde and Pauline Smith, and a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Watching over Quinn from heaven are her grandmother Velma Smith and her Uncle Curtis. Thank you to all the wonderful medical staff that ensured Quinn's smooth arrival including Dr. Strand, Dr. Mayo, Dr. Forward, and the many nurses responsible for our care.