ALBERT - Mike and Julia have been blessed with a precious bundle of boy! Our first child, Gabriel Alexander, was born on March 4, 2006 at 5:52 p.m., weighing 8 lb., 6 oz. Proud first-time grandparents are Bill & Annette Albert and Nick & Debbie Escott. Also welcoming Gabe are Aunties Vanson & Chantal, Uncle Aleson, and Great-grandparents Hilda, Frank, and William. Smiling down from heaven are Great-grandparents Vee, Rita, Gabrielle, Karl, and George. Heartfelt thanks to Drs. Strand, Kabiosis, Au, and to Sue in the caseroom, as well as the stellar staff of 5NB. Extra-special thanks - from all 3 of us - to Dr. Duggan for her continuing above-and-beyond care.
04/01/06

ALLARD - "pretty in pink and oh so sweet, with tiny hands and tiny feet. Our new little girls have made our family complete" Gilles and Donna Allard of Wabush, NL are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful twin girls on March 11, 2006. Alyssa Jacqueline weighing in at 6 lbs., 11 oz and sister Sarah Patricia at 6 lbs., 9 oz! Very proud grand-parents are Don and Lillian O'Leary of Wabush, NL and Jacques and Hilda Allard of Labrador City, NL. A very warm thank-you to Dr. Strand and all of the nurses and doctors at the Health Sciences who took such good care of us during our time in St. John's. Your kindness will always be remembered.
"You can bury alot of troubles digging in the dirt"
04/15/06 

ALLSEN - Jerry and Carolyn Allsen (nee Grandy) welcome the arrival of their baby boy, Luke Jerry Allsen, born at North East Medical Centre, Houston, Texas, on March 8, 2006, at 8:35 a.m., weighing in at 6 lbs. 14 ozs. A little brother for Laura and Jared. Proud grandparents Eric and Doris Grandy, Grand Bank, NL; proud Aunt Lisa and Uncle Geoff, Uncle Steve and Aunt Jennifer; and proud Nanny Carolyn Riggs, formerly married to Luke's late poppy Jerry Allsen, Houston, Texas.
10/07/06

ANTLE - Ed and Valerie (Tucker) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their much loved daughter, Emily Lynne. Emily was born at the Women's Health Centre on March 19, 2006, weighing 9 lbs, 8½ oz. Welcoming Emily are big sister Melissa, Grandparents Alvin and Mildred Tucker and Elsie Antle and special cousins Connor and Claire O'Brien. Special thanks are extended to Drs. Ripley, Lacelle, Carpenter, Roche, the WHC Caseroom staff as well as the staff of 5NB HSC for their excellent care and support.
04/01/06

BURSEY-ARISS - Penney and Dave, Ottawa, are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Cailee Taylor Ray, on Monday, March 20, 2006. Proud grandparents are Ray and Geraldine Bursey of Ottawa, and Dave and Helen Ariss of Dryden. Proud great-grandmothers, Theresa Doyle, Gander, and Peggy Bursey, formerly of St. John's, now living in Gander.
10/21/06

CARROLL - It is with exceeding joy that Perry and Jacquelyn (nee Monahan) Carroll announce the birth of their precious son, Jack Michael Calastine Carroll, on March 28, 2006, weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs at WHC, St. John's. Proud grandparents are Michael and Bernice Carroll, Little Burnt Bay and Emily Monahan, St. John's. Great-grandparents are Bessie Downton, Lewisporte and Robert Bishop, St. John's. Watching over Jack from heaven are his own guardian angels Nanny Sandra Carroll and Da Jack Monahan. Special thanks to Dr. K. Stringer and Dr. P. Roche for their wonderful care, also to Daddy and Aunty Shelley for their love and support to Mommy. With love, Jack.
09/23/06

CHAFE - Our prayers were answered. The Angels up above sent his Mommy and Daddy Baby Jack to love. Carson and Heather Chafe (O'Keefe) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jack Carson; who arrived at The Health Sciences Centre on March 27, 2006 weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. He was welcomed home with loving arms by his Nan and Pop O'Keefe (Brenda and Jerome) and Nanny and Poppy Chafe (Lucy and Alec), aunts, uncle, cousins and his special dog Morgan. Big thank you to Dr. O'Shea for his excellent care and the nurses in the case room and 5 North B.
05/27/06

CLAYTON - Karen Bennett-Clayton and Mark Clayton, along with big brother Sam, are thrilled to announce the arrival of Jack Bennett Clayton. Jack was born at the IWK Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax on March 21, 2006, weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. Jack is the fourth grandson for Gerry and Evelyn Bennett of St. John's and the third grandson for Vivien Clayton and Mike Clayton of London, England.
08/05/06

COADY - The newest member of the Habs fan club is finally here! Big brother Tyler along with parents Steven & Nicole (Cahill) welcome Jayden Steven born March 19, 2006 at exactly 6:00 p.m. weighing 8 lbs., 5¼ oz at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. Proud grandparents are Richard & Barbara Coady and Mike & Nina Cahill. Also welcoming Jayden are Aunts Michelle & Yolanda, great-grandparents Nada Murphy and Harold & Rita Cahill and many other friends & relatives. A special thank you to Daddy for all your love and support, we love you!!!
05/06/06

COMEAU – Darren and Charlotte (Penney) are pleased to announce the birth of their fourth child, Devon Darren Melvin Arnold Oscar, born at the HSC on Friday, March 17, 2006, weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. A baby brother for Olivia, Olena and Felicia Beth. Proud grandparents are Oscar and Madeline Penney and Arnold and Vera Comeau (N.S.). Great-grandparents are Rosetta Lynch, Oliver Penney, Ruth Comeau (N.S.), and Bill and Lucy Adams (Bishop’s Falls). Special aunt and uncle, Val and Melvin Lynch. Thanks to Dr. J. White, case room nurse Angela and staff of 5NB for excellent care.

COOPER - Victor Cole Gerard, after a long awaited arrival, I am finally here. Born March 4, 2006 at 11:50 p.m., dad's burley defenceman weighed in at an even 10 lbs. 10 oz. Proud parents, Brian and Pam Cooper. Grandparents, Charlie and Barbara Fowler, Hazel Cooper and looking down from heaven, Wavel Cooper and Uncle Scott. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Regional Fertility Clinic, Calgary. Additionally, many thanks to Drs. O'Grady, Strand, Majors and Kabisios, caseroom staff, especially Lorna and Heather for taking such good care of mom during a difficult but beautiful day. To our family, friends and co-workers, thanks for your encouragement and support.
03/25/06

DAVIS - Gary and Michelle (Smyth) are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, Jack Michael. Jack was born on March 7, 2006, at 6:41 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. He is welcomed by proud first time grandparents Frank and Anne Marie Smyth as well as fourth time grandmother Anne Marie Davis (Nanny "D"). Poppy Michael Davis is watching over Jack from heaven. Jack also has the honour of being the first great-grandchild of Mrs. Isabelle O'Brien. A special thanks to Dr. Patrick O'Shea, Dr. Nora Duggan and the wonderful staff of the case room at the Health Sciences Centre for their pre and post-natal care.
05/13/06

DINN - Ren and Carla (nee Derouet) are thrilled to announce the birth of their second child Mitchell James at 3:40 p.m. on March 6, 2006, weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. Brandon is the proud and very excited big brother, 5 yrs. old. Also welcoming Mitchell are grandparents Ray and Anne Dinn and Raymond and Lima Derouet. Uncles are Jason Dinn and Justin Dinn. Thanks to the case room staff, Dr. Kravitz and the staff of 5NB HSC for their special care and support.
04/15/06

DUFFY - Preston and Annette (Stringer) are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious baby boy, Sean Preston, who was born on March 17^th, 2006, at 9:31 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz., at the Health Sciences Center. Also welcoming Sean are proud grandparents Joseph and Sheila Stringer and Julien and Elizabeth Duffy. Thanks to the caseroom staff and the nurses of 5NB. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike for her prenatal care. The luck of the Irish was with us.
05/06/06

ENNIS - Tommy and Linda are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Alyssa Teresa on March 11, 2006, weighing 10 lbs., 11½ oz., at the Health Sciences Center. Welcoming Alyssa are her two big sisters Kristina and Teri-Lynn, first time grandparents Tom and Theresa Ennis and eighth time grandparents Eugene and Bride Lewis. Thank-you to family and friends for their love and support.
06/17/06

GILES - Curt and Angela (Holloway) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious daughter, Taylor Jane, born on March 30, 2006, weighing 7 lbs. Welcoming Taylor are the Giles family of Harbour Round and the Holloway family of Bloomfield. Thanks to Dr. Kum and the case room staff of the W.H.C. A special thank you to Aunt Patricia for helping Mommy and Taylor.
04/15/06

GILL - Greg and Karen (Conway) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Claire Elizabeth, on March 3^rd, 2006 at 4:27 a.m., tipping the scales at 5 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming Claire are proud first time grandparents Rick and Pauline Gill and third time grandparents Jerome and Sheila Conway. Thanks to Dr. Lacelle and the wonderful caseroom staff at the HSC, and special thanks to all our family and friends for their love and support.
05/20/06

HUDSON - He shoots, he scores! Clem Jr. and Valerie (Cornick) are pleased to announce the arrival of their first baby, Thomas Kenneth Albert. Thomas arrived March 15, 2006 @ 5:41 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz - bright eyed and lots of hair! The first grandson for Clem Sr. and Barbara Hudson and first grandchild for Loretta Cornick. Thomas is also the 16^th great-grandchild for Albert and Mildred Knight (St. John's), 5^th great-grandchild for Gwen Hudson (Pouch Cove) and 1^st great-grandchild for Kenneth and Joyce Cornick (Morton's Harbour). Many thanks to all our friends and family for your support.
04/01/06

KING - Boy oh boy & it's a girl!! Phonse and Deanna (Skinner) of Mount Pearl are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their first child Ellie Charlotte King, born at the Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, March 9^th, 2006, at 1806 weighing in at 9 lbs 1.6 oz. Welcoming Ellie are proud first time grandparents Keith and Marie Skinner of Hr. Grace and Doug and Sharon King of Mount Pearl, as well as first time great-grandparents Fred and Geraldine Miller and first time great-great grandmother Laura Miller. Also welcoming Ellie are great-grandparents Gordon and Ida Skinner and Margaret King. Auntie Christa, Auntie Heather and Uncle Keith, along with canine family Roxy, Butch, Chester and Louie are as equally excited to have Ellie home. Many thanks to Dr. Strand for the exceptional pre-natal care; Dr. Kravitz for her superb negotiating skills and a safe and speedy delivery, Dr. Carpenter, caseroom nurse Darlene, student nurse Natalie and the staff of 5NB and NICU for the wonderful care of Mommy and Ellie.
04/01/06

LANPHEAR (nee Stone) - Scott and Paula along with big brother Noah and big sister Olivia are excited to announce the safe arrival of Joshua Gerald Jack, born March 9, 2006, at 12:26 p.m, weighing 9 lbs., 6.5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Gerald (chic) and Brenda Stone, Jack Lanphear and looking down from heaven Roz Lanphear. Special thanks to Dr. Pike for taking such good care of mommy during all her pregnancies, and thanks to caseroom nurse Lori for taking good care of mom and baby.
04/15/06

McDONALD - Darrell and Cynthia are delighted to announce the arrival of their second little princess, Ashley Lynn, born March 31, 2006, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. at the Health Sciences Centre. A new baby sister for Erin. Proud second time grandparents Genevieve and Andrew Rideout and Jean and Frank McDonald. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff White and caseroom staff for their care and kindness. Thanks to Daddy for his love and support.
05/13/06

MILLS/SANDEMAN - Andrea Mills and Hamish Sandeman are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Charlotte Claire Sandeman, weighing 7 lb., 2 oz. Charlotte arrived on March 16, 2006 at Stanton Territorial Hospital, Yellowknife, NWT. Proud Grandparents are Al and Doris Mills of St. John's and Edward Sandeman (Kay) of Torbay. Friends and Family are warmly Thanked for their love and support.
04/01/06

MOORES, Lauren Marie - Greg and Julie Moores of St. John's are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lauren Marie Moores on March 29, 2006. Lauren's arrival was greeted with great excitement and curiosity by her big sister, Sara, who proudly joins grandparents Douglas and Christine Moores, of Hr. Grace, and Eugene and Regina Seymour, of Baie Verte, in welcoming Lauren into the family. Also welcoming Lauren are Uncles Ian Moores and Mark Seymour, Auntie Beth Moores and Great-Grandparents Alec and Maysie Moores. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Norah Duggan for her care (and promptness in arriving at the hospital!), as well as all those who have expressed good wishes upon Lauren's arrival.
06/17/06

MULCAHY – Paula (Hawkins) and Paul would like to announce the arrival of their precious daughter, Matilda Xia Mei Agnes, born June 13, 2005, in Guangxi Region, China. Matilda arrived in Newfoundland on March 25, 2006. Also welcoming Matilda are grandparents Bride and Phonse Hawkins, Agnes Mulcahy, and great-grandmother Madeline Hawkins (all of Cape Broyle). Many thanks are extended to family and friends who have so warmly welcomed Matilda since her home-coming.
“A precious little girl to love.”

OLIVER - Greg Oliver and Laura Chapman are delighted to announce the long anticipated arrival of their daughter, Jenna Drew Oliver on March 15, 2006 at 9:38 pm weighing 6 lbs, 12 oz. at the Women's Health Centre in St. John's, NL. Very proud grandparents are Rowie Oliver and Peter Oliver, both of St. John's, NL and Mabel Chapman of Halifax, NS and Paul Chapman of Sydney, NS. Also welcoming Jenna are Uncle Steve Oliver of Halifax, NS and Aunt Dawn and Uncle Mark Schmidt of Ottawa, ON. Cousins Maddison and Nathan Schmidt are overjoyed at the arrival of their new cousin. Jenna timed her arrival for her great grandmother's (Helen Quartermain) 99^th birthday. She is named to honour the memory of her special angel, mommy's cousin, Jennifer Quartermain who will guard and protect her from heaven. Special thanks to Dr. Terry O'Grady, Dr. Sarah Healey, Dr. Sam Collins, Dr. Brenda White, nurse Annette, and all the case room staff for Jenna's safe arrival, and the great staff at 5 North B, particularly nurse Heather, during our stay at the hospital. A very big thank you also to nurses Lois and Leisa for the prenatal home care and support before Jenna's arrival.
05/20/06

PAYNE/SLANEY - Angie and Cory are proud to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Jack Alistair Slaney, on March 19, 2006, weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud grandparents are Leona Payne and Hughie Decker of Rocky Harbour, and Bill and Loretta Slaney of Dunville. Also welcoming Jack are great-grandparents Annie and Allan Payne of Rocky Harbour, Jean Mitchell of Steady Brook, and Loretta Slaney of Gambo. Special thanks to Dr. Johanne Lacelle for her excellent prenatal care and delivery. Thanks also to Dr. Olivera Ciganovic, case room nurse Regina, and 5NB nurses Heather and Rita. Special thanks to Daddy for being so strong and supportive for Mommy and Jack.
08/19/06

ROACH - Darryl and Jody (Janes) are tickled pink to announce the early arrival of CHARLOTTE OLIVIA born on March 30, 2006 at 1:17 p.m., weighing 5 lbs., 2.5 oz. Proud first time grandparents are Frank and Ros Janes of St. John's, veteran grandparents Eric and Olive Roach of Shearstown and great grandmother Mary Roach of Bay Roberts. Thank-you to Doctors Pike, Collins, Kravitz and Cook and the nurses of 5NB and the NICU. A very special thank-you to daddy and nanny Janes for taking such good care of mommy.
05/20/06

ROCHE - Leslie and Corey are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Liam Craig, born on March 5, 2006, at 11:11 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Extremely proud grandparents, Peggy and Bill Roche, Gary Bethune and Valerie Mainville, and great-grandmother Jean Roche, welcome their precious addition to our families. Special thank you to Dr. Robert Kennedy and Dr. Ann Ryan-Drover and staff from the case room who assisted in the safe delivery.
03/18/06

ROGERS - Baby Allie was born March 29^th, 2006, at 6:16 p.m. weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. Hello from very proud parents Peter & Lori, grandparents Peter & Rosalie Rogers of Marystown, Terry & Eileen Humphries of Mount Pearl, and great-grandparents Tasker & Ida Parrott, Alfred & Elsie Humphries, Tillie Slade, and Marie Rogers; also lots of aunts/uncles/friends/ER nurses. Special thanks to Dr. O'Shea and Karen (Best Case Room Nurse Ever!)
04/15/06 

RYAN - John and Valerie (nee Carew) are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful baby daughter Madison Grace. Madison was born on March 24, 2006 at the WHC weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Also welcoming Madison are proud grandparents Cecil & Anna Carew of Cape Broyle & Margaret Ryan of Harbour Breton and a large circle of family & friends. Smiling down from heaven is Poppy Clement Ryan. Special thanks to case room nurse Bev Murphy & all the staff of 5 NB, as well as to Dr. Pike, O'Gradey & Dr. Collins for their excellent prenatal care & safe delivery of Madison.
04/15/06

SAUNDERS - David and Carlene (Morgan) and big brother Mason, are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their precious little son and brother. Morey Morgan was born March 23, 2006 weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. Proud grandparents Jim and Pat Morgan of Torbay. Looking down from heaven, grandparents Ed and Clarice Saunders.
04/01/06

SHERMAN - Tim and Marlene are thrilled to announce the birth of their precious baby girl, Allyson Rose. Born March 22^nd, 2006, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. Allyson is welcomed by grandparents Ken and Eileen Collins and Daisy Sherman along with her brothers and sisters, Chris and Ashley Sherman, Bryan Sherman and Robyn and Alex Beck.
04/15/06

SMITH - Craig and Teri-Lynn (Blundon) are delighted to announce the late arrival of our beautiful baby boy, Logan Craig Smith, born March 22, 2006, at 3:08 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. Very proud first-time grandparents are George and Rosalind Smith and for the fourth time Louanne Chipman and Alvin Blundon; great-grandparents Fred and Louise Blundon. Baby Logan is also welcomed by aunt Lori and uncle George, cousins Scottie, Faith and Hope, and furry friends Jersey and Oakley. Special thanks to Dr. McGrath and Dr. Pike for their excellent pre-natal care; case room nurses and the nurses of 5NB (Nicole). Mommy and Logan would like to thank all family and friends and especially Daddy for all his love and support.
07/08/06

STAMP/SULLIVAN - Greg and Katie and big sister Lauren are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, THOMAS ARTHUR, born Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 1:28 pm. He is proudly named after his two grandfathers - two very special people. Thomas is the 16^th grandchild of Ethel and the late Thomas Stamp and the 10^th grandchild of Joan and Arthur Sullivan. He is welcomed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Pat O'Shea, the case room nurses, especially Margaret Ann and the nurses of 5NB at the Health Sciences Centre. A very special thank you to our dear friend, Dr. Marie O'Dea for her support and encouragement throughout the day and always.
05/13/06

STOCK - Extremely proud first time grandparents, Howard and Judy Smith, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their grandson, Caden Robert Stock, born to daughter Kathy and husband Jason at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 4^th, 2006 weighing 7 lbs. Welcoming Caden are Aunt Melissa and Uncle Gerry Higdon, Great-Grandmother Elizabeth Bishop and a large circle of family and friends in both Newfoundland and the U.S.A.
03/11/06

SWAIN - Rob and Sherri (Dobbin) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious twin girls, Allee Gertrude, weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and April Lynn, weighing 4 lbs. 8 oz., born March 30, 2006. Two little sisters for Robert and Cyrah. Proud grandparents are Paul and Madeline Swain and Clifford and Josephine Dobbin. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Cook and their teams for a safe delivery and to the case room nurses and staff of 5NB, especially Florence for their excellent care. Hugs and kisses to Daddy for all his love and support, and lots of love to Grandma Swain for being their to help out when we arrived home. Also a special thank you to everyone who's been happy to help since the girls came into our lives.
05/27/06

VOISEY/KING - Hi everyone, my name is Douglas Michael and I just wanted to let you all know that I arrived on March 22, 2006 at 3:31 a.m. at the Red Deer Regional Hospital after a very intense race to the checkered flag with my Mommy (April King) and Mother Nature. While my Daddy (Doug Voisey), the crew chief, and Nanny King (Evelyn), assistant crew chief stood by in the pit-box cheering Mommy on. I would like to thank Dr. Bouch and nurse Paula for all the encouragement they gave my Mommy to finish the race in second place with ME coming in FIRST. Thank you to all the nurses in the special care unit for the care they gave me during my stay there before, during and after the race to help Daddy, Mommy and me. Also welcoming me after my victory are Poppy King (Jim), Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Sheryl, Cousin Austin and Uncle Scott. Nanny and Poppy Chislett (Emma and Dave), Aunt Lisa, Uncle Chris and Cousin Emily and Uncle Billy. Watching me from heaven is my Poppy Voisey (Doug) and Great Poppy Vincent (George). Watch out Nascar and especially Dale Earnhardt Jr., I am a fan now but may be a competitior in the future.
06/03/06

WALL/WARD - It's a girl!! Born March 16, 2006 at 3:56 am, Skylar Crystal Wall/Ward, weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. is welcomed by her proud parents Kourtney Ward and Jeff Wall, grandparents Bernice and Hubert Wall and Mel & Sis Ward, a large selection of aunts & uncles and family & friends. We love you very much.
06/17/06

WATERMAN - It's a Boy! Sean and Laura (nee O'Keefe) along with big brother Jack (2) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their second child, a precious son, Daniel Martin Patrick, born March 21, 2006 at 7:16 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. at the HSC WHC. Proud grandparents Maud and the late Jack O'Keefe (Pouch Cove) and John and Mary Waterman (Middle Cove). Also welcomed by a large number of family and friends. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff for their excellent care during prenatal, labour, delivery and during our short hospital stay. A special thank you to Daddy for being a great coach during delivery and his continuous love and support. Mommy and Daddy and big brother Jack thank God for a healthy, gorgeous baby boy.
04/01/06

WHALEN - Emma is a Big Sister! Barry, Renee (Mulley), along with Big Sissy Emma are proud to announce the newest addition to their family, Leah Renee. Leah was born on March 5, 2006, at 11:24 p.m., weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs. She is blessed to be welcomed by such loving grandparents, David and Anne Mulley and Freddie and Judy Whalen, the best great-grandparents ever, Hubert and Eileen Baldwin, along with the most wonderful Aunt Dawnie and Uncle Craig and Aunt Peggy (all from Pouch Cove) - We would like to thank each of them for their love, help and support over the past few months. We would also like to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Healey, Jennifer LeGrow (Clerk) and Juanita (R.N.), as well as nurses on 5NB. Emma would like to say thank-you to Nanny Judy for taking care of her while Mommy was in hospital - I Love You! Last, but certainly not least, Mommy, Leah and Emma would like to say a special thank-you to Daddy for taking such good care of Mommy during her pregnancy and the delivery - Your the Best Daddy ever and We Love You very much!! "We Have been Blessed with Another Little Girl to Love".
04/01/06

WHELAN - Paul and Sarah (nee Baird) are delighted to announce the birth of Peter Andrew on March 10, 2006, weighing 5 lbs. Proud first time grandparents are Colin and Elspeth Baird and Ron and Betty Lou Whelan. Special thanks to Dr. Greene, Dr. Roche, Dr. Strand, Dr. Aziz and to the nursing staff of the NICU for the wonderful care we received.
05/06/06

WHELAN - Big Brother Colin is delighted to announce the awaited arrival of his baby brother, Adrian Garrett, born on March 7, 2006, weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. Proud parents are Michael and Patricia (Colbert). Welcomed by proud grandparents Garrett and Hannah Colbert, John and Josephine Whelan; great-grandmother Maggie O'Brien, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Looking down from heaven above, his guardian angel, brother Curtis. Special heartfelt thanks to Dr. Roche, Dr. Alteen, Dr. Crane and staff of the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit for their top notch prenatal care and all caseroom staff and nurses of 5NB for their excellent care. Sincere thanks to those who helped take care of Colin during Mommy's pregnancy. Many thanks to family and friends for their prayers and support.
A baby is a bit of stardust
Blown from the hand of God.
06/17/06