ANDERSEN JONES - Gemma and Gavin are thrilled to announce the arrival of their little sister, Astrid Ellen, born January 3, 2010 at the WHC, St. John's, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. Also welcoming baby Astrid are proud parents Lisa and Michael plus many family and friends at home and away. A special heartfelt thanks to Dr. Bob Miller for his excellent care

BAMBRICK - What a way to begin a new year! David and Christa are ecstatic to announce the arrival of their first child Norah Ruth, born on Jan. 1, 2010, at 2:12 am, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. Celebrating with them are first time grandparents Paul and Marilyn Bambrick, eighth time grandparents Bill and Ellen Maher and a large circle of very special aunts, uncles and cousins. They would like to thank Dr. Sarah Healey and her staff for their exceptional care, as well as the wonderful case room and 5NB nurses and doctors at the Health Science Center. Thank you to all our friends and family for their continued love and support. We are so very blessed.

COLE - Mark and Laura (Pottle) along with big brother Sean and big sister Sadie, are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Maggie Isabelle Cole, born January 14^th, 2010, weighing 6lbs 8oz. Sharing in their joy are grandparents Leo and Lorraine Cole, Wally and Georgina Pottle, Robert and Beverley Blake, Great Grandmother Pottle, and Maggie's Aunties, Uncles, and cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Pike, all of the staff in the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, the Case Room, and 5NB. Maggie and Mommy would like to thank Daddy for his support during the delivery and always.

GREEN- Steven & Gina (Dreaddy) are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy Michael Warren Green on January 26^th, 2010, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz. Also welcoming baby Michael is furry friend Bailey, proud grandparents Gloria and Harold Green, aunt Jennifer and uncle Jay, aunt Kendra and uncle Jonathan, uncle Shawn and aunt Mary.Watching from heaven is his own guardian angel, grandmother Rosemary Dreaddy. Very special thanks to a wonderful friend, Dr. Nadean Caines for her support in the past few months and for safely delivering our little man. Also to Robyn Beaudry and the caseroom nurses for their expertise & care as well as doctors Cook and Riche for their excellent prenatal care. Last but not least, big thanks to daddy for all his love and support along the way.

GREEN - Darrell and Michelle are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby boy, Matthew Ryan, born on January 28^th, 2010, weighing 9lbs 4oz. Welcoming Matthew are grandparents Guy and Margaret Collins of Stag Harbour and Leslie and Daisy Green of Gambo, as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Healey, nurses and case room staff at the Health Sciences Centre for the exceptional care provided. A very special thank you to family and friends for their support and encouragement.

HEALEY - "Got a baby Sophie!" Big brother Evan announced to grandparents in the waiting room. On January 4^th,2010. Dennis and Renee's daughter Sophie Alexandra entered the world. Our family is blessed in so many ways, certainly including the exceptional care by Dr. Sarah Healey, her residents, clinic staff, and surgical team. Also thanking, Dr. Thiessen and case room staff, especially nurse Tammy Churchill. And lastly, we want to express much gratitude to all our friends and family for their support and love.

HOLDEN - Chris and Dana are thrilled to announce the birth of their third child. Jack Celestine was born at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's on January 30, 2010, at 7:46 a.m. weighing 8 lbs 11.5 oz. Welcoming Jack is big sister Emma and big brother Benjamin along with many other family members and friends. Proud grandparents are Jeannette and David Holden and Annie and Wilson Dale. We wish to thank Dr. Laura White and Dr. O'Grady for Jack's safe arrival. A special thank you to all the case room staff, especially nurses Donna and Millie, for their outstanding support and care.

JORDAN - Derwin & Anita (Dinn) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our beautiful baby girl, Brooklyn Elizabeth born January 5, 2010, weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. Celebrating Brooklyn's arrival are 1^st time grandparents Ed & Edna Jordan & 3^rd time grandparents James & Annette Dinn; as well as aunts & uncles Renee, Shawn & Keri, Jamie & Bernadette, Gerard & Jenelle. Also two special cousins Kalum & Claire. We would like to thank Dr. Colleen Cook & her staff for their excellent prenatal care & safe delivery. Also thanks to nurses Reegan, Juanita & Lorna & all nurses of the case room for all their support. Special thank you to Daddy & Nanny Dinn for all your love & support. We love you.

MELVIN - Scott and Jacinta are happy to announce the arrival of Jaden Scott born on January 11, 2010 at 8:43 am, 6 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming Jaden are first time grandparents Gussie and Gerard Melvin and Barb and Randy Aspell, great-grandmothers Lucy Melvin, Rosalie Ralph and Mary Aspell. Jaden is also welcomed by aunts Lori and Brittany and uncle Richard. Special thanks to the caseroom staff and the exceptional people in NICU.

PUDDICOMBE - Rodney, Zena (nee Lewis) and big sister Meka are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Avery Jade, born January 17, 2010, at the HSC, St. John's. Proud to welcome their second grandchild are Valda Lewis, Wayne Lewis and Patricia Woolridge, Maureen Puddicombe, Basil Puddicombe and Jeanie Hoskins. Aunt Stephanie, Uncle Steve and Aunt Heather, Great-Grandparents Beulah Wiseman and Ruby Lewis along with family and friends are also excited to welcome Avery. As well we would like to give special thanks to the nurses and doctors involved in the delivery of our second precious little bundle of joy.

QUILTY - Proud parents, Adam and Jennifer (Hiscock) and big sister Tiffany of Mount Pearl, would like to officially announce the arrival of Adam Joseph, born on January 23^rd, 2010, at 2:15 pm. weighing 8 lbs and 3 ozs. Sharing this exciting news are proud grandparents, Jill and Philip Hiscock (Victoria) and Karen Quilty (Highlands), great grandparents, Shirley and Walter Hiscock, James and Dina Gale, Joseph Quilty and also great-great grandmother, Catherine Penney (Carbonear). We would like to extend a very special thank-you to Dr. Gill and Dr. Ferguson and all of the amazing nurses in the O.R at the HSC and to Kim and Monica on the ward. Baby Joseph, you are loved by family and friends. Poppy Quilty, great nanny Quilty and great nanny and poppy Inniss are looking over you and smiling from heaven. Lots of hugs and kisses!! Welcome to the world handsome baby boy!

SMITH - Craig and Stephanie (Carr) announce with delight, the birth of their son, Blake William at the WHC on January 8, 2010, at 8:54 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Happy to welcome Blake is sister Julia and proud grandparents Julia and Clayton Smith, Shirley and Don Holden, Margie and Charlie Carr and great-grandmother Mildred Crummey of Adam's Cove. Also, welcoming Blake is his excited cousin Colten Walsh.

TIPPLE - Parents Mark and Renee (nee Putt) are overjoyed to announce the birth of our beautiful baby boy, Samuel Marcus, born on Saturday, January 9, 2010, weighing 9 lbs. 12 oz. Sammy is also welcomed by his grandparents Dave and Valgene Tipple; Kevin Putt; and Barbara Putt; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Many thanks to Dr. Boronowski (Inuvik, NT) and Dr. Gill (St. John's, NL) for excellent prenatal car

WALTERS - Proud parents Kenny Roy and Karen (nee Duff) along with big brother Zachary are thrilled to announce the arrival of their twins, January 28^th, 2010. JOSHUA SAMUEL was born at 8:34 am weighing 6 lbs 15 oz and MADISON OLIVIA was delivered at 8:36 am weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. Welcoming our precious bundles are proud grandparents Beulah Walters of Isle Aux Morts (Big Nan on the Point) and Kevin Duff of St. John's. Watching over them from heaven are Poppy John Walters, Grandma Noreen Duff and Aunt Deb (Simms).
We want to express gratitude to their cousin and Zachary's Godmother Alison Duff for all her support throughout the pregnancy and during their birth. We couldn't have done it without you! A very special thank you to Dr. Sarah Healey and her clinic staff for outstanding pre-natal care and for making our dreams come true. We would also like to thank her, the surgical team, Sue from Fetal Assessment, the nurses in the case room and 5NB for bringing them safely into this world. Ken, Karen and Zachary would like to thank all our family and friends for their well wishes, gifts and visits, we are truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives.
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities."
Eda J. Le Shan

WOOLRIDGE- It's a boy! Danielle (nee Hussey), Bryan, and big sisters, Serena and Rayelle are thrilled to announce the birth of Jaxon Dominic Woolridge. Jaxon was born on January 29, 2010, in Gander weighing 8 lbs, 10 oz. So happy and proud to have Jaxon are grandparents Shirley and Malcolm Hussey of Gander and Daphne Woolridge of Grand Falls-Windsor. A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses who looked after us, for all of your care and support.
"Little hands and little feet,
little toothless grins so sweet,
little eyes that shine so bright,
little arms to hug you tight -
Everything's little except your joy
when you have a new baby boy."