BARRON - All of God's grace, in one little face! We welcome with love our tiny new blessing, a gift from above. Our son Caelan William Barron was born on January 20, 2013 at 11:03 p.m. weighing 7 lbs and measuring 20 in. He is precious to his mom and dad - Lori Ann and Todd, sister Rebecca, brother Jeremy, Poppy Power (John/Jack), Grandparents Joy and Bill Barron, and a large group of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Keeping watch over her little angel is Nanny Power (Jenny) from heaven above. We give heartfelt thanks to all members of the medical team who helped bring Caelan safely to us.

BASSLER/THURING - Parents Sarah (Thuring) and Paul Bassler, along with Julia and Timmy, lovingly welcomed healthy ALEXANDER KARL BASSLER to their family at the Health Sciences Centre on January 14, 2013. Doting grandparents are Annie and Werner Thuring of Elmira, Ontario, and Tonya and Gerhard Bassler of St. John's. Eager to play with Alex are cousins in Ontario, St. John's and Boston.

BENSE-HIBBS - Roger Hibbs and Allison Bense are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son, Greyson Wade Michael Bense-Hibbs. Greyson is the lovely brother of his beautiful sister, Olivia and arrived on his sister's birthday on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at 3:22 am, weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. A huge thank you to the caseroom staff, especially Bev, for their top notch care. A very special thank you to Dr. Miller and his fantastic staff for their outstanding service, prenatal care and delivery of Greyson. Dr. Miller's attentive and kind approach meant the world to us and will always be remembered. Both the Bense and Hibbs families welcome Baby Greyson with open arms and open hearts.

BLUNDON - Jason, Holly, big brothers Koda and Alexander and big sister Brooklyn are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Christopher Ethan Blundon, born January 27, 2013, at 9:40 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. Welcoming Christopher are proud grandparents Chris and Linda Blundon of Goulds, NL and Brian and Joanne Wiseman of Leduc, Alberta. Smiling down from heaven is uncle Christopher William. Christopher is also welcomed by uncles Justin, Mark, Cody and Kristian and aunts Ashley, Janean, and Jenna. Mommy sends a thank you to Daddy for all his love and support.

GALGAY - I have a new baby brother, He's as cute as can be... I'll be the best big sister, Just wait and see!
Madeline, along with her Momma and Daddy (Krista (Blackwood) & Brendan Galgay), are proud to announce the arrival of Daniel Brendan Galgay born January 2, 2013, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. Also welcoming Daniel are grandparents Bruce & Jane Blackwood and Frank & Rosemary Galgay, great-grandmothers Rose Blackwood and Dorothy Purcell and all of his aunts, uncles and cousins.

HUNT - Monica Kidd and Steve Hunt are pleased to announce the birth of Macy Olivia Kidd Hunt, born January 11, 2013 at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Sister Emma, brother Ben, as well as grandparents Bruce and Christine Hunt of St. John's, and Sam and Gwen Kidd of Elnora (AB) are also delighted.

LAKE - Barry, Meaghan, Maren, Jack and William welcome with love, Callum Patrick, born January 9, 2013 at 8:34 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. Thanks to Dr. Pike for her excellent prenatal care and thanks to the doctors and nurses who assisted with the labour and delivery.

PARSONS/NEWTON - Lesley, Wes and Audrey and Clark are thrilled to announce the arrival of Tessa Elsie Lorraine, born on January 9, 2013, weighing 8 lbs. 15 oz., born in Grimsby, Ontario. Tessa is happily welcomed by grandparents Lorraine (Clyde) Chafe and Wayne (Kathy) Parsons and Ronald (Irene) Newton and the late Mariane Newton and great-Papa Renne LeCompte of St. Catharines, Ontario. Many thanks to Lincoln Midwives and doula Angela Sacco. We love you Tessa.

SMITH - Jim, Lisa and Big Brother Jared are excited to announce the arrival of Cody John, born January 17, 2013, weighing 10 pounds 1 ounce. Welcoming Cody are Grandparents Patrick and Betty Coady and John and Theresa Smith, also aunts, uncles, and cousins. A big thank you to our family and friends for their support. Thank you to Dr. Kennedy, Maternal Fetal Assessment unit, and the Case Room nurses for ensuring the safe arrival of Cody. Also 5 North B. Thanks to Daddy for your love and support. Watching over Cody are his guardian angels, Grandmother Selina, and his sister.

STOYLES - Bill and Anastasia Stoyles (nee Botchkarev) and big sister Alysa are delighted to announce the safe arrival of 7 lb. 12 oz. Logan William, born January 14th, 2013 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Proud grandparents are Alexei and Elena Botchkarev of Toronto and Bill and Bernadette Stoyles of St. John's. Also welcoming Logan are Uncles Tikhon, Kirk and Luke, Aunt Jaime, cousins Olivia and Cameron, and members of the Stoyles and Healy families here and across the Country.