AFONSO – ‘We got our girl!’ Little Miss Ava Catherine Clarke Afonso, born November 16, 2007, is a sweet, silly and oh so precious baby sister for big brothers Gavin and Owen. The delayed birth announcement proves Ava and the boys keep mom and dad, Julie (Clarke) and Alex, hopping!! Thank you to Dr. Patricia Roche and the Women's Health Centre staff. Ava is grandchild number 20 for Nanny Violet Clarke (Little St. Lawrence) and number six for Nanny Angela Afonso (Quidi Vidi). Poppies Gerard Clarke and Alex Afonso Sr. continue to watch over our little earth angels from heaven.

ASH- Lori-Ann (Harris) and Boyd are delighted to announce that Spencer has a beautiful baby sister! Hilary Breanne Ash arrived at 11:46 pm on November 1, 2007 weighing 7 lb, 6¾ oz. Excited grandparents are Doris (and the late William) Harris, New Melbourne and Joan and Newton Ash, Hant’s Harbour. Hilary is also welcomed by cousins: Krista, Kayla and Stacey Ash; Erin, Hannah and Allison Grabka; and Monica Lake. Special thanks to Dr. Roche for her outstanding medical care, as well as to the nursing staff of the caseroom and 5 North B.
“A little boy and a little girl; Two small miracles that complete our world.”

ASH / CLARKE - Michael and Jennifer are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby girl, Lauren Mary Ash, born November 28, 2007 at 12:51 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. Welcoming Lauren are proud grandparents Ches and Marie Ash of Carbonear and Trudy Clarke of St. John's. Poppy Clarke is watching over Lauren from heaven. Special thanks to Dr. Alteen and Dr. Pike for their excellent prenatal care as well as to the staff of the HSC case room and 5 North B. Special thanks to our family and friends for their love and support.

BOWEN - Karl and Kim are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Vincent David, born on November 30, 2007 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Proud grandparents are Mary and David Warren of Clarenville and Lorraine and P.J. Murphy of New Bridge. Vincent proudly bears the name of his late Grandpa, Vincent Bowen of St. Mary’s.

BULLOCK/HARRIS- Born at Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton, Kameron Kristopher Harris, 7 lbs. 7 oz., November 15, 2007. Proud parents are Kristopher & Candice; grandparents Darlene & John Harris, Valerie Mullins; great-grandparents Elizabeth Delacey, Grace Harris and Bertha Wareham. Special thanks Aunt Jodilyn.

CALLAN- Cordell and Lana (Murphy) are thrilled to announce the birth of their precious baby girl Brooke Maria Callan, born on November 22, 2007 at 9:25 p.m., weighing 8lbs. 3oz. Welcoming Brooke are proud grandmothers Helena Murphy and Dola Callan, as well as a large circle of family and friends. Watching over her lovingly from heaven are grandfathers Michael Murphy and Gordon Callan. Thank-you to the staff at HSC 5NB. Mommy and Brooke would like to say a very special thank you to the greatest Daddy for all his love and support.

CANDOW- Stephen, Jennifer (Ash) and big brother Benjamin are thrilled to announce the arrival of Sarah Elizabeth MacAllister, born November 23, 2007, at 8:39 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. Proud grandparents are Evan and Allison Ash and John and Elizabeth Candow. Sarah is also welcomed by excited aunts, uncles and cousin, Thomas.

CHOLETTE/CARTER- Marc and Dawn are delighted to announce the birth of Lauren Carter Cholette, born November 8, 2007, in Ottawa, ON. She is welcomed by grandparents, Gus and Laura Carter of St.John's and Jean-Paul and Ghislaine Cholette of Cornwall, ON.

CLARK- Brett and Raelene (nee Murphy) are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin David, born on November 4^th, 2007, weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. Welcoming Benjamin are grandparents Paul and Patricia Clark, St. John’s, and Ray and Alice Murphy, Dunville. Special thanks to Dr. Roche for the excellent prenatal care and safe delivery of Benjamin.

COLBERT - John & Diana (Lauzon) want everyone to know that he has finally arrived! Lochlan Maurice was born on November 3, 2007 at 7:14 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. Welcoming Lochlan are thrilled first time grandparents, Maurice & Patricia Colbert of St. John’s and Paulette King of Portugal Cove, as well as Eric & Barb Beamish of Wasaga Beach, ON. Also excited to welcome Lochlan is great-grandmother Mercedes King, as well as special Aunts Carolyn, Janine & Andrea. And, we can’t forget Freddie the dog! Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle for her pre-natal care. Also, thank you to all of the doctors & nurses in the case room, 5SB and 4NA, for their outstanding care and a very big thank you to Daddy for all of his love and support during Mommy’s recovery.

DAY– with open arms and grateful hearts Trevor and Cherine along with big sister Nadia announce the birth of their precious new baby girl Natalie Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. on November 18, 2007. Many thanks to the fantastic staff at the WHC. Thrilled are her grandparents Wilson and Daphne Day and great grandmother Catherine Day. Little girls are heaven's flowers

EDISON- Ian, Tracy (Smallwood) and big brother Liam are delighted to announce the birth of Alexandra Beth who was born November 21, 2007 weighing 7 lbs 8 oz. Alexandra was a very special gift for Daddy who also celebrated his birthday on that day. Proud grandparents are Fraser Edison of St. John's, Ruth Edison of Paradise, and Alex and Violet Smallwood of Mt. Pearl; as well as great-grandmother Sheila Edison of Mt. Pearl. Alexandra is also welcomed by her aunts, uncles and loving cousins Emmalee, Steven, Hannah, Caroline and Jessica. Love and appreciation to our family who took care of Liam during the birth and continue to do so much, especially Aunt Shelly. Many thanks to Dr. Pike for her outstanding prenatal care and support over the past nine months.

EDMUNDS - It's a Girl! Scott and Tracey (Rose) are overjoyed to announce the safe arrival of their first child Emily Rose, born November 29, 2007 at 5:29am weighing 8 lbs 13 oz. Emily is the first grandchild for proud grandparents Gary and Marjorie Rose (Logy Bay) and the thirteenth grandchild for Ron and Shirley Ryan (Torbay). Also welcoming Emily into the world are great-grandparents Pauline Bradbury (Torbay), Paul Rose (Logy Bay), Emma Hillier (PEI), first time aunt Amanda and uncle Matthew, canine sister Jersey plus a large circle of family and friends. Many thanks to Dr. Caroline Alteen, Dr. Elias Bartellas and to all the doctors and nurses of the case room and 5NB. Mommy and Emily would also like to thank daddy for all his love and support. We love you!

EVANS- Curtis and Aurila are proud to announce the birth of their little angel Amelia Bridget on Friday, November 2^nd, 2007, weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Thomas and Margo Evans, and James and Theresa Aylward; as well as proud aunts and uncles, Krista, Carol Anne and Dave, Jamie and Joann and special cousins Courtney and Julia and Katie and Patrick. Many thanks to family, friends and co-workers, as well as a sincere thank-you to Dr. Rogers, Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Roache and the nursing staff of the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, case room and 5 North B with an extra special thank-you to Sheila Whelan for your support and guidance throughout the labour and delivery.

FAHEY - He did trick us and he is such a treat! Big wizard brother Alexander, and Mommy and Daddy - Mark and Sandy (Woolfrey) agree that Liam Nathaniel Woolfrey Fahey is all we needed in our Halloween treat bags this year. Our late pumpkin arrived at 4:34 a.m. on November 1, weighing 9 lbs. 15 oz. Also welcoming Liam are Pop (Sid Woolfrey), Granma (Sheri Woolfrey), Nan (Barbara Fahey), Grandpa (Larry Fahey), Big Nan and Pop (Jim and Theresa Woolfrey), Nan-Nan (Dorothy Shankel) and Nana (Marcella Newhook). Aunt Katie, Auntie Em, Uncle Paul, Auntie Francene and cousins Charlize and Clark along with other family and friends are all excited at the arrival of this bundle of sweetness! Special thanks to all who cared for mommy and Liam during pregnancy and delivery and a very special thank you to daddy for his constant and amazing love and support!

FLANAGAN- Declan D. Brian, 9 lbs, born November 13, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. to Chris and Susan, big brothers, Conor, Liam and Ryan, and big sister, Marie. 25^th grandchild for Gerry (Dee) and Theresa Marshall of St. John’s and 9^th grandchild for Jim Flanagan of Upper Island Cove and Marie Gibson of Ottawa. Thanks to Dr. Patrick O’Shea, the baby catcher, and the staff at the Health Sciences Case Room especially Nurses Karen and Regina and 5th floor Nurse Joy.

FOLEY/HEARN - Craig and Maria are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son Kaleb Patrick Foley, born November 7, 2007, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. Welcoming Kaleb are proud grandparents Nan and Pop Foley, Poppy Hearn and Nana and Grampy Bussey. A special thank you to HSC doctors and nurses for the safe delivery.

FURLONG- Robbie & Vickie are thrilled to announce the birth of their son “RJ Furlong” born November 24, 2007, weighing 7 lbs, 7 ounces. A very special thanks to Dr. Terry O’Grady & all of her staff in the case room at the HSC & 5^th floor in blessing us with our miracle gift of joy “RJ”. We will forever be grateful to you all for your care & support & so much more!!

Gladney/Blackmore- Josh and Sheri are thrilled to announce birth of their first child, a baby boy, Cade Vincent Gladney. Born November 9, 2007 at 11:15 am, weighing 9 lbs. 14 oz. Welcoming Cade are proud first time grandparents Richard and Hazel Gladney and Gary and Roxanne Blackmore of Portugal Cove. Along with Great-grandmother Mina Blackmore of Cambridge, ON. Also welcoming Cade are first time Aunts Devon and Trinity Gladney and first time Uncles James and Benjamin Blackmore, as well as Aunt Susan and many other family and friends. We’d also like to say thank you to Dr. Strand, Dr. Gill, the case room nurses, as well as the nurses and care workers of 5NB. Mommy and Cade would like to thank Daddy for all his love and support as well as Nana and Grandma for all their help when we came home. We love you very much! XOXO

GOGAL- It's a boy! Big sister Ava along with her parents Dave and Lana are delighted to announce the arrival of Drew Daniel. Drew was born November 28^th, 2007 at 8:39 am and weighed 8 lbs 7 oz. Drew is welcomed by grandparents, Dan and Marie Gogal and Glen and Vida Burton. Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle for her exceptional care and to daddy for all his love and support.

GOSSE- Stephen & Tara are delighted to announce the much anticipated arrival of their precious baby boy, Alexander Augustine Joseph, on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 4:29 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. Welcoming Alexander are proud big sister Hilary, delighted grandparents Augustine & Patricia Gosse and Marilyn Plank, as well as great-grandmother Rita Power. Alexander is loved by many family and friends especially first time uncle Chris. A special thank-you to Dr. Lacelle, case room nurse Lavina and the neo-natal unit. Mommy & Alexander would like to thank Grandma Marilyn for her support throughout pregnancy and delivery and Daddy for all his love!

GREEN – Kevin and Pam (Rose) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious angels, Isabelle Rose (4 lbs. 12 ozs.) and Spencer Watson (5 lbs. 15 ozs.), born Saturday, November 17, 2007. Proud first-time grandparents are Rich Rose and Marg Rose; and second-time grandparents are Les and Daisy Green. A special thank you to Dr. Kum for exceptional pre-natal care, to Dr. Bartellos and Dr. Fowler for a safe delivery, along with case room nurses Joan, Dana and Karen; also 5 North B Staff, especially Deanne and Kim. Mommy, Isabelle and Spencer would like to thank Daddy for his love and support during the pregnancy and delivery.

HALE - Doug and Karen (Dawe) are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Alicia Rebecca Marie, on Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 2:44 pm. Proud grandparents are Vida Hale, and Harold and Joyce Dawe. Watching down from above are Grandpa Hale and Great-Aunt Vera. Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Healey and Dr. Terry O’Grady and their wonderful team (including Heather, Darlene and Jackie) for fantastic pre-pregnancy and pre-natal care, as well as Dr. Scott and team, without whom this miracle would not be possible. Special thanks to Drs. Erica Howse and Erika Fowler and their team (including nurses Lisa, Marina and Robyn) for a swift and safe delivery. Thanks to Dr. Patrick O’Shea for wonderful post-pregnancy care. Mommy would also like to thank the great staff on 5 North B, especially the many dedicated doctors and nurses who take the time to pass along their experience and knowledge to patients and students.
Angels walk among us

HARRIS- Tom and Susanne (Penney) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a baby girl, Caroline Elizabeth. Caroline was born on November 29, 2007 weighing 8 lbs., 2 oz. Welcoming Caroline are proud grandparents George and Janice Penney and Tom and Louise Harris and great-grandparents Jessie Earle and Eric Parsons. Also welcoming Caroline are Uncle Paul and Aunt Lori and cousins Zachery and Tye. A very special thank you to Dr. Healy for her excellent prenatal care and Drs. Cherry Pike and Eddy Sawwan for a safe delivery. Thank you to the nurses in the case room especially Kathy Broaders. As well, Mommy and Caroline would like to say a big thank you to Daddy and Nanny Penney for all their support during the delivery.

HISCOCK, Clare Louise– David and Allison Hiscock (Mercer) of Bay Roberts are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Clare Louise, born November 13, 2007, weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. Welcoming Clare are proud grandparents Maxine (late Clarence W.) Mercer of Bay Roberts and Ralph and Ethel Hiscock of Mount Pearl, along with her new aunts, uncles and cousins. A big thank you to Dr. Kravitz and the obstetrics staff of the Health Sciences Centre for the exceptional care during Mommy’s hospital stay and the safe delivery of Clare. Thank you to everyone, especially our parents, for all their help since Clare was born.

HOUSE (KIRBY)- Kim and Chad announce the birth of their son, Rainer Kirby House. Rainer was born November 28, 2007. He is welcomed by grandparents Doug and Donna House together with Doreen McCarthy and Michael Chiasson. Though Rainer will not meet his maternal grandparents Matilda (Brennan) deceased 2007 and Frank deceased 2002, Mom will share precious memories of them with Rainer. Many thanks to Dr. Theresa O’Grady for the outstanding prenatal care and delivery

HUSK/BURSEY- Ashley and Chris are proud to announce the early arrival of their precious baby girl Taylor Beth. Born November 9, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. she weighed 3 lbs. 11 ozs, small but perfect & healthy. Awaiting her arrival along with her parents were Nanny & Poppy Husk, Nanny Bursey, great-grandma Andrews, Uncle Mike and cousins Faith & Nathen.

KNIGHT- 10 little fingers, 10 little toes, the brightest blue eyes and the cutest button nose! Sean and Crystal (Strickland) are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, a baby boy, Cameron Edward Randell Knight. Cameron was born Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 11:11 p.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 oz. Welcoming Cameron are proud grandparents Randell and Angela Strickland, and John and Dorothy Knight, along with Nicole and his eleven cousins. Mommy and Cameron would like to thank Daddy, Nanny Strickland and Auntie Gail for their love and help throughout the pregnancy

LANNON – Dan and Heather and big sister Abby are thrilled to announce the arrival of their sweet baby boy, Thomas Daniel Patrick. Thomas was born November 29, 2007, and weighed 7 lbs. 8.5 ozs. Welcoming his arrival are proud poppies Patrick Lannon and Fred Hogan. Along with many aunts and uncles, he is greeted by his great-aunt Lillian Hogan. Keeping a watchful eye from heaven is his guardian angel, grandmother Daphne Lannon.

MCDONALD- Mark and Lisa (Desai) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their baby boy, David William Thomas, born November 23, 2007 at 7:16 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Welcoming David are proud first time grandparents William and Genevieve McDonald and Tom and Margaret Desai. Special thanks to Dr. Sylvia Mouland and Dr. Tim Strand for excellent prenatal care, case room staff for a safe delivery and staff of 5NB. We would like to thank our family and friends for all their love and support.

PARK- Proud first time parents Cory and Tracey are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby boy, Nathan Cyril Dwayne. Nathan came into this world November 5, 2007 weighing 7 lbs. 5 ounces. Welcoming Nathan are grandparents Jim and Carol O’Neill, Janice Park and Jordy Vincent, Stan Park and Marg O’Reilly. A very sincere thank you to Dr. Chaytor, Dr. Pike, Dr. Sawwan, caseroom nurse Tammy Churchill for all her encouragement and guidance and all the 5NB nurses especially Joy. Mommy and Nathan would like to thank Daddy for all his love and support throughout this wonderful experience.

PENTON- Danny and Denise (Miskell) are delighted to announce the birth of their precious baby boy, Cameron Daniel, born November 14, 2007, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz., at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Bermuda. Also welcoming Cameron are delighted first-time grandparents, Harry & Rita Penton and Peter & Lorraine Miskell of St. John’s. We would like to express our gratitude to our family and friends for their thoughtful gifts, kind words and support during this exciting time in our lives. We would also like to thank Dr. Ian Fulton and staff, Rita Stevens and Liz Boden of the Nurses‚ Practice & KEMH Maternity Ward Staff for their care and assistance. Mommy and Cameron would like to say a special thank you to Daddy for his unending love, attention and support throughout pregnancy & delivery.

POPE- Ron and Dana (Power) are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter and first child, Lauren Elizabeth. Lauren was born on her Daddy's 30^th Birthday on November 15, 2007 at 9:01 pm, weighing 7 lbs, 2 oz. Welcoming Lauren are delighted grandparents Mike and Betty Pope and Mike and Winnie Power, great-grandmother Hazel Moulton, as well as many ecstatic aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Warm thanks to all the doctors and nurses for their excellent care, and our family and friends for your love and warm wishes. Mommy and Lauren would especially like to thank Daddy and Aunt Michelle for their help during labour and delivery, we love you!

RANDELL/DUKE- Darren and Julie are happy to announce the long awaited arrival of their son Jack, born on November 6, 2007, weighing in at 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Welcoming Jack are first time grandparents Richard and Jean Randell and fifth time grandparents John and Mary Alice Duke. Special thanks to Dr. Pike, case room nurse Cathy Broaders and 5NB nurse Candace for taking such good care of Mommy and baby.

ROWE- Mark and Carolyn (Smith) are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Katharine Victoria, on November 4^th, 2007 at Saint John Regional Hospital, N.B., weighing 7 lbs., 13¾ oz. Proud first time grandparents are Vic and Vivian Rowe of Mount Pearl and fourth grandchild for Martha Mann and Bob Smith of Campbellton, N.B.

RYAN- Big sister Selena and parents Pam & Darryl are thrilled to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Sydney Jane, born November 27, 2007, weighing 7 lbs. 7.5 ozs. Happy to be grandparents again are Jim & Lena Ryan, Goulds & Eileen O’Keefe, St. John’s. Many thanks to Dr. Lacelle for her excellent pre and post natal care. Mommy & Sydney would like to thank the case room nurses, especially Dana Lee, Nanny Ryan & Daddy for coaching & supporting Mommy through the delivery.

SHEIR- Marty and Gwen (Billings) are excited to announce the long awaited arrival of their first child and son, Brady Martin. Brady was born November 9 at CMC University in Charlotte, NC, weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Brady is welcomed by his five aunts, seven cousins and grandparents Wish and Resee Billings and Martin and Brenda Sheir. Remembered at this time is Nana Rosalyn Sheir. Mommy would like to thank Daddy for all his love and support.

SMITH - Rick and Kelli-Ann (Clarke) are overjoyed to announce the early but safe arrival of their little baby girl, Sydney Raye, born on November 1, 2007, weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming Sydney is first time grandmothers Bernice Clarke and Sarah Whitten, Uncles Ray Clarke and Robert Smith (Amanda), first time great-grandfather Robert Whitten and a very large circle of family and friends. Watching over our little angel from heaven is Sydney’s very own guardian angel Poppy Ray Clarke. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and Dr. Erica Fowler for the safe delivery. Heartfelt thanks to Nurse Candace Joyce and all the other nurses and staff at the Women’s Health Centre for making my prenatal and pregnancy care a little easier.

SMITH/NOSEWORTHY- Jacob is delighted to announce the arrival November 10, 2007, of his baby brother Liam, weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Proud parents Blair and Tina, grandparents Jean and Gordon Smith, Geraldine and David Noseworthy.

TAYLOR- Don and Terri-lynn (Noseworthy) are thrilled to announce the birth of their little miracle, Mackenzie Rose Marie, born Monday, November 19, 2007 at 2:12 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. Mackenzie is welcomed by proud grandparents Gerald and Rose Taylor, Mount Pearl and grandmother Wanda Noseworthy, Bell Island. Thank you to Dr. Tim Strand for excellent prenatal care and a safe delivery. Also, thanks to the staff of the case room and 5NB. We would like to thank our family and friends for their continued love and support. Mommy and Mackenzie would like to say special thanks to Daddy for his support during labor and delivery.

WALSH- David and Melissa (Coady) are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Cole Joseph. Cole was born Nov. 23, 2007 at 8:31 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. Sharing in the joy are grandparents Dave & Lenora Walsh and John & Mary Coady along with great-grandfather, Joseph Rossiter. Also celebrating Cole’s arrival are aunts & uncles, Paulette & Scott, Russ, Brad, Grant & Maria as well as little cousins Elle & Eva. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz & Dr. Parsons for their excellent prenatal care and to Dr. Pike for Cole’s safe arrival. Many thanks are also extended to the staff of the case room & 5 NB, especially to Beverley & Heather. A big thank you to our family, friends and co-workers for all their support, best wishes and gifts. A very special thank you to Daddy for all his love and support especially during Cole’s delivery, we love you.

WINSOR- Bobby and Jody (Ryan) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their handsome baby boy, Jaxon Jarvis, on November 17, 2007, weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. Jaxon is welcomed by grandparents Debbie Ryan and Wayne Helpert from Bell Island, and Ike Winsor from St. John’s. Nanny Winsor is watching over Jaxon from heaven. Also welcoming Jaxon into the world is canine sister Koda plus a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle, the case room and obstetrics staff for their excellent care.

YETMAN - First time parents Sheldon and Brenda are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their little angel, Avery Sky. Avery arrived on November 6^th, 2007, weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. Also welcoming her are grandparents Kevin and Elsie Yetman, and Ruth Delaney, as well as great-grandmother Emmie Dawe. This new family would like to thank Dr. O’Grady and the case room nurses as well as a very special thank you to the NICU staff. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. We will always be truly grateful to you for taking such great care of Avery. Mommy and Avery would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support, Lesley Collins for your kindness and a special thanks to Aunt Jennifer, We love you so much!!
She’s laughter and teardrops, so small and brand new, and amazingly angelic, She’s sent to bless you