ALBERT – Hi, my name is Maya and I was born on April 24/08 in Singapore to proud parents Corrie (Wade) & Bruno Albert. Also excited for my arrival are Grandparents Norman & Angela Wade and Uncle Sean of St. John's, NL, and Grandparents Serge & Marie-Louise Albert and Aunt Isabelle Devoine of Doucelle, France. Mommy & Daddy will be residing with me in Singapore .

BISHOP/OSMOND – Robert and Cathy are delighted to announce the early, but safe arrival of their beautiful daughter, Olivia Rachel Bishop. Born April 15, 2008 at 9:05 a.m., weighing 4 lbs. 4 ozs. Also welcoming Olivia are great-grandmother Angelia Smith, grandparents Margaret & the late Robert Osmond, Cathy & Graham Collins, Robert & Norma Bishop. Aunts & Uncles: Susan & Paul Wells, Robert Osmond, Tina Bishop, special cousin Kayla Bishop and all family & friends. A special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and team, the nurses of 5 NB, the caseroom staff and a very special thanks to the nurses and staff of the NICU at the Janeway. Most of all a very special thanks to Daddy for all your help and support to mommy through it all.

BOYDE – Greg, Treena (Parsons) and big brothers Jake and Cole are tickled pink to announce the arrival of Isabelle May Elizabeth, on April 8^th, 2008 weighing 5 lbs. 3 oz. Isabelle is welcomed by grandparents David and Violet Parsons and David and Christine Boyde, great-grandfather Chesley Lambert and aunts and uncles. Special thanks to the staff of WHC and 5NB.

CARTER – Craig & Jackie are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Olivia Faith Carter born April 14^th, 2008. Excited for Olivia's arrival are proud grandparents Beryl & Gordon Carter. Olivia is being watched from heaven by two special guardian angels, Nanny Mary Taylor & Poppy Jack Taylor. Thank you to Dr. Bartellas and Dr. Rolfe for their care and support, and to all the nurses on 5 North B. Mommy and Olivia would like to say thank you to daddy for his love and support throughout their pregnancy. We love you very much.

COADY – Lorna (Oates) and Jamie are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their precious little girl, Kylee Victoria, born on April 7, 2008, weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz. Welcoming Kylee are proud grandparents Marilyn and Barry Oates; Ann Coady and the late James Coady Jr.; aunts and uncle, great-grandparents, all family and friends. Thanks to Dr. Howse and Dr. Caines for their excellent pre and post natal care, Dr. Roche, Dr. Jennifer Mercer and Chris Holden for safe delivery of their little angel. A special thanks to Nurse Lorna Kearney, and the staff of 5NB.

COADY/SCHOCH – Denise and Paul are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter Sara Elizabeth Schoch. Sara was born April 12, 2008, weighing 7 lb and 11 oz. Welcoming Sara are proud grandparents, James and Patricia Coady, Outer Cove and Douglas and Betty Schoch, Stratford, Ontario. Thank you to Dr. Strand for his pre-natal care and Drs. Gill and Collins for Sara's safe delivery. A special thank you to the nurses in the case room and 5NB for your exceptional care.

CONNOLLY – Glen and Melanie are thrilled to introduce their son, LOGAN WILLIAM, born April 23, 2008 at WMRH (Corner Brook) weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. Proud grandparents are Martin & Pamela George (Corner Brook) and Aiden & Rita Connolly (St. John’s).

COOPER-CHAMPAGNE– Tom Cooper and Melanie Champagne are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Evelyne Eleanor, on April 5, 2008. Evelyne is welcomed by her grandparents - Rick and Grace Cooper in St. John's, Jean-Yves Champagne and Lise Bourque as well as Simone Paquette and Michel Morin (deceased) in Quebec. Evelyne is also excited to have so many aunts to look up to including Susan, Stephanie, Andrea, Deirdre and Marie-Eve. Both Mel and Tom are very grateful to Grace for being there while Mel was in labour, the whole of the caseroom team as well as the excellent staff at 5 North B for such great care of Melanie and Evelyne. Everyone is excited and grateful for Evelyne's safe arrival and we look forward to many happy days to come!

CURTIS - Steven & Tanya (nee Burke) happily welcomed their daughter Kaitlynn Elizabeth on April 24, 2008, weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Welcomed with much love by brother Aidan, grandparents Carol Vaslett, David & Patricia Curtis, Aunt Susan & Uncle Sean & many other aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Watched over with love from heaven by grandfather Thomas Burke. Special thanks to staff at WHC, St. John's.

DUROCHER – Nathan  and Gabrielle would like the world to know that they have a new baby brother, Joshua George was born at Ann Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Maryland, USA at 3.44 a.m., April 18, 2008 and weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. Proud parents are Sherry-Rae (Pottle) and Major Pascal Durocher. Joshua  is the fourth grandchild for George & Pat Pottle of St. John's and the tenth grandchild for Mme Darquise Durocher of Senneterre, Quebec.

EARLE – Born to Cory and Nicole (nee Dunphy), Fort St. John, B.C. on April 4, 2008, a precious baby girl, Hannah Marie, weighing 9 lbs. 4.5 oz. Love and best wishes from family and friends in St. John’s, NL and Fort St. John, B.C.

ENGLISH – Derrick and Tracy are excited to announce the birth of their precious baby girl, Olivia Jane. Olivia was born on April 26, 2008 at 8:30 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Celebrating Olivia's arrival are proud grandparents Hubert and Linda Weir and Bill and Doreen English. Olivia is also welcomed with love by great-grandparents Patrick and Theresa Dinn and a large circle of family and friends. Thank you to Drs. Pike and Hutton for their prenatal care, Drs. Kum and Fowler for Olivia’s safe delivery and the wonderful nurses in the case room and on 5NB. Also a special thank you to Aunt Joanne for all of her support throughout this past year.

EVANS – Howard and Debbie (nee Jenkins) announce the birth of their daughter, Bridget Joy, on April 5, 2008, in Edmonton, Alberta, a sister for Moira and Parker. Proud grandparents John and Margot Evans, Bob and Pat Jenkins and great-grandmothers Ethel Evans, Audrey Boone and Marjorie Jenkins.

FOLEY – Melvin and Adrienne (McGrath) and big brother Carson are thrilled to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Morgan Rose Foley, to complete their family. Morgan was born April 2, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. Morgan is welcomed by grandparents Adrian and Rita McGrath and Rose Foley. Watching over Carson and Morgan is their guardian angel, Poppy Foley. Mommy would like to thank Dr. Roche for her excellent pre-natal care and Dr. Pike for a safe delivery. Mommy would also like to say a big thank-you to Daddy and Aunt Natasha for their support and encouragement during the delivery.
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”

GULLIVER – Dean and Eleanor (Kielly) are thrilled to announce the birth of their second child, Isabella Beatrice, born April 1, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. Proud grandparents - Jim and Belle Kielly, St. Mary’s, Audrey Gulliver, St. John’s. Smiling down from heaven, Poppy John Gulliver. Thanks to Dr. Essaji, Dr. Kum and staff of the case room.

HAGGERTY – Stephen and Christy (Roberts) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first son, William Terrence, on April 25, 2008, weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. William is also welcomed with love by his Nanny Pat, Patricia Roberts and is surely being watched over from heaven by his Poppy, Terry Roberts, who would be so proud of his boy. Nanny and Poppy Haggerty (Sam and Marie) of St. Alban’s can’t wait to meet their newest grandson in July! We would like to thank Dr. Lacelle for her wonderful prenatal care and Dr. O’Grady for delivering William, along with all the other fabulous doctors and nurses in the caseroom and on 5NB, who did a great job looking after us during our hospital stay. Mommy and William would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support - we love you lots! Xo

HART – Gary and Nancy (Walsh) are excited to announce the birth of their baby girl, Catherine Theresa on April 28, 2008 at 10:22 pm , weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 ozs.  Welcoming Catherine are first time grandparents Francis and Bernadette Walsh and John and Theresa Hart, first time aunts Leslie Walsh and Tara Hart, great-grandparents Gerald and Teresa Healey, great-grandfather Dennis Walsh and special friend Esther Morgan, along with many other friends and relatives.  Also welcoming Catherine home to the zoo are Guinness, Kala and Olive.  Thanks to the case room/5NB nurses and doctors for their exceptional care.  We would also like to thank all of the friends and family who have visited with us and offered their support over the past month, you know who you are and we are truly blessed to have you in our lives.

HOBEN – John Hoben and Sylvia Mouland are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Sophia Gail Hoben. Sophia was born April 24^th, 2008 weighing 7 lbs. Proud grandparents are Ruby and Clarence Hoben and Bernice and Winston Mouland of Musgrave Harbour. A sincere thank you is extended to the staff of HSC caseroom/5NB and Drs. Bartellas, Pike and O’Dea.

HORLICK – Mark and Danielle (nee Anderson ) are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Hannah Charlotte Horlick. Hannah was, born on April 17, 2008 at 2:41 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Celebrating her arrival are her proud grandparents Brenda and Peter Wood, Lloyd and Doreen Horlick and John Anderson, along with a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle and the case room staff (especially Donna and Charlene) for the safe arrival of our precious little girl. Also, thank you to the nurses on 5 North B.
Welcome to the world our sweet baby girl, you have made Mommy and Daddy happier than we ever thought possible.

HOWELL – A shooting star from heaven landed in our arms, with all of mommy’s sweetness and all of daddy’s charms! Truman and Catherine Howell (Power) are star struck by the arrival of Sylvia Jane Howell. Our little angel made her grand entrance April 14, 2008 at 2:14 pm, weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs. at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, AB. The ecstatic grandparents are Janet & Jim Power (Placentia Junction, NL) and Phyllis & Truman Howell ( St. John’s , NL). Also welcoming Sylvia with purrs of love are her furry pals, Mickey and Timmy.

HULL– Ellissa (Savoury) and Rob are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, a baby boy, Samuel Cordell Robert, born 9:55 p.m., April 10, 2008, weighing 7 lbs., 8 oz. Welcoming Samuel are proud grandparents Jane and Robert Savoury of St. John’s and Patsy and Cordell Hull of Codroy Valley. Special thanks to the caseroom and 5NB nurses (especially Judy) and Dr.’s Lacelle, Kum, and Bartellas. As well, a special thank-you to all our family and friends for your love and support.

HUNT – Cherri-Lee (Doyle), Ryan and big sister Caitlin of Holyrood are delighted to announce the arrival of Natalie Priscilla, born April 11, 2008, at 5:19 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Proud grandparents are Marie and Brendan Hunt, Kenneth Doyle, Priscilla and Lorin Heroux. Also warmly welcomed by great-grandparents Angela and Leonard Doyle of Avondale.

HUSSEY – Lewis and Gillian (Rose) are extremely overjoyed to announce the safe and happy arrival of their darling baby boy, Jake Lewis, on April 14^th, 2008, weighing 10 lbs. Proud grandparents are Bill and Phyllis Rose of Mount Pearl and Lewis and Jean Hussey of Portugal Cove. Jake is also welcomed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. A special thanks to Dr. O’Grady, Dr. Caines and the case room staff (especially Sheila and Bev). Mommy and Jake would also like to thank daddy and aunt Jennifer for their wonderful coaching and all their love and support.

HYDE - Darin and Jackie (Smith) are the proud new parents of a precious boy - Seth Brendan Michael, born April 23, 2008, at 9:44 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. Welcoming Seth are second time grandparents Wayne and Rosalind Smith, eleventh time grandparents Donald and Ann Hyde, great-grandmother Nellie Hyde and a large circle of family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gill and all the girls at the Women’s Health Centre (especially Chris and Lynette). Special thanks to Dr. Bishop, the case room staff (especially Connie and Marina), the nurses of 5NB and the NICU (especially Jan), and to our wonderful families, friends and co-workers for their love and support.

KELLY/MURPHY   – Todd and Allison are overjoyed to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Ava Faith Kelly - a sister for Jillian - on April 30, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Celebrating her arrival are her proud grandparents Wallace and Sharon Murphy, John and Sharon Kelly; great-grandmas Elizabeth Kelly and Veronica Mills; uncle Brian and aunt Julie; uncle Craig (Rebecca); aunt Sheila; and cousin Makayla. Smiling down from heaven are great-grandparents: Andrew and Helen Keough; Bernard and Agnus Murphy; John Kelly and George Mills. Special thanks to Dr. O'Shea and Dr. Lacelle and the case room staff (especially Judy) for the safe arrival of our precious little angel. Mommy and Ava would like to thank Daddy for his love and support throughout this incredible journey. We love you very much.

KENNEDY/GIBBONS – Craig and Jennifer are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Lauren Grace, born in Ottawa on April 5, 2008. Proud and delighted grandparents are Brian and Beverley Gibbons of St. John’s and Ron and Kathy Kennedy of Pakenham, Ontario. Awaiting Lauren’s visit to St. John’s are great-grandmother Evelyn Gibbons and special aunt and uncle Christina and John.

LYE   – Jason and Gillian (Green) are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, a son, Jacob Matthew born on April 9^th, 2008, weighing 8 lbs., 10 oz. Welcoming Jacob are proud grandparents Joan and Eugene Lye and Susan and Derek Green of St John’s. Jacob was welcomed into the world by his Uncle Gene visiting from Nova Scotia and Aunt Susan in St John’s; Aunt Nichola, Uncle Stuart and cousins Jack and Abbey visiting from Ontario and also Uncle Tony, home from Waterloo. Also delighted are great-grandparents, Ettie and Bill Patterson of Placentia and Myrtle and the late Patrick Lye of Torbay; Margery and John Ward of Mitchell, Ontario and  Trudy and the late Jack Green of St. John’s. Special thanks to the Case Room staff and Dr. Lacelle for all their care and attention.

MANNING– Stephen and Nicole (nee Fagan) residing in Oromocto, N.B., are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, a precious baby boy, Brendan Daniel George, born on April 13, 2008, at 12:33, weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. Welcoming him are proud grandparents Newman and Bonnie Fagan of Kelligrews, Alana Prior (Sam) of Paradise, Dan Manning (Heather) of Torbay; great-grandparents Joan Dillon, Zita Butler, and Hayward Matthews; Aunt Kara, Uncle Ian and special cousin Riley.

McKNIGHT – David and Amanda (nee Scott) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their third child, a beautiful boy Liam David. Liam made his grand entrance on Tuesday, April 08, 2008, at 2:09 a.m., weighing 9 lbs, 2ozs. Proud and excited big sisters Ava and Maya welcome their precious baby brother with love and kisses. Also welcoming Liam are grandparents John and Rose Scott, Torbay, James and Lynda McKnight, Ottawa, Ontario, Great Nanny Hawco, uncles Craig, Neil and Jim, aunts Laureen and Paula and his special cousins, Ryan and Kathleen. Many thanks to Dr. Kathleen Kelly and the nursing staff at the Ottawa General Hospital for their exceptional care. Sincere thanks for all of the amazing support from good friends and extended family and a special thank you to Daddy for all of his love and support. You are amazing and we love you!
Ten little fingers and ten little toes,
A rosebud mouth and a button nose,
A brand new life has just begun,
Oh, what fun to have a son!

O’GRADY/DONOVAN – Donna and Bill are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious little girl Emma Rose. Emma was born April 22, 2008, weighing 8 lbs. and 13 ozs. Welcoming Emma are her overjoyed grandparents Bill and Molly Donovan and Jim and Madonna O’Grady. Emma is also welcomed by a large circle of family and friends including special cousins Dylan, Marshall, Billy, Amanda and Sophie. Thank you to Dr. Pike, Dr. Mercer, Dr. Bishop and all the case room nurses for the safe delivery of Emma. A special thank you to the nurses on 5NB for your exceptional care during our hospital stay.

PETERS – Opa! Andy, Janet and big sister Cynthia are excited and very pleased to announce the arrival of their Greek surprise! Graeme Stephen Peters arrived Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. with 10 little fingers and 10 little toes, he is absolutely perfect! Delighted with his arrival, grandparents Lloyd and Ruby Warren and Ross and Elizabeth Peters, both of St. John’s. A special thank you to Graeme’s Aunt Heather for her love and support during his delivery and always. Many thanks to Dr. Terry O’Grady, Dr. Tina Delaney, Pat and Sue from the MFAU and Juanita O’Leary, RN for the excellent prenatal care.

PETERS/PATEY – Melissa Patey and Barry Peters are delighted to announce the arrival of their twin boys who were born on April 16, 2008. Benjamin James was born at 11:40 a.m., weighing 5 pounds and Jack Thomas was born at 11:50 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces. We would like to thank Dr. O'Grady, Dr. Cook and Dr. White for their care during mom's pregnancy and Dr. Carpenter, Dr. Fowler and the case room nurses for ensuring the safe arrival of our little angels. A special thank you to the nurses of 5NB for their care during mom's hospital stay.

PUTT/ST. CROIX – Glen, Jocelyn and big brother Owen are pleased to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Aiden Michael, on April 11, 2008. Welcoming Aiden are proud grandparents Billy and Geraldine Putt, Kenneth and Marilyn St. Croix, as well as Aunts: Sheryl (Jimmy), Erin (Todd), Karen, Uncle Tim (Denise), cousins Ashley, Austin, Jesse and great-grandmother Agnes Madden.

ROACH - He's finally here! Darryl and Jody (Janes) and big sister Charlotte are tickled "blue" to announce the birth of ALEXANDER ERIC FRANCIS on April 30, 2008 at 3:19 am (8 lbs. 12 oz.) at the HSC. The 7^th grandchild for Eric and Olive Roach of Shearstown and the 2nd for Frank and Ros Janes of Middle Cove. Thanks to Dr. Pike for her prenatal care, Drs. Kravitz, Collins and Bishop during the delivery, case room nurse Denise Maher and 5NB nurse Heather Smith. Special thanks to Nanny Janes and Angela LeBlanc for looking after mommy and Charlotte, and a very special thanks to daddy for always being by mommy's side.

ROSS - Brian and Allisson (Morgan) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their handsome little man Nathan Alexander, born April 25^th, 2008 at 6:02 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Welcoming Nathan are proud grandparents Glenn and Cindy Morgan and Murray and Doreen Ross, as well aunts and uncles Angie, Adam, Andrew, Christine and Corey and cousins Travis and Phillip.

SEAL – Shane and Melanie (Pike) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child - Quentin Patrick. Born at St. Joseph 's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario on April 16, 2008 at 8:48 pm , Quentin weighed 8 lbs 5 oz. Proud grandparents include Geoffrey & Carol Pike of Middle Cove, NL and Barry & Frieda Seal of Oliver, BC. Sincerest thanks to Dr. Loosley-Millman, Dr. D'Souza and the case room nurses for the safe delivery of baby Quentin, as well as Dr. Sender for her prenatal care.

SHEPPARD – James and Janice (Trickett) are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Paige Laura Pearl on April 14, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 6 oz. Welcoming Paige are first time grandparents Winston and Joan Trickett of Carbonear, and fourth time grandparents George and Marjorie Sheppard of Paradise. Special thanks to Dr. Roche, Dr. Caines, and Dr. Kum for their exceptional care.

SPINGLE – Jason & Linda are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second child, Jordan William Pearce, born April 25^th, 2008 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook weighing 7lbs.,12ozs. - a little brother for Markus!  Special thanks to Dr.s Hamman & Wilson, nurses Alva & Jenny and all the nurses and staff at the Maternal-Newborn Unit.

SPURRELL – Double the blessing! Don and Kerri Lynn (Walsh) are delighted to announce the early, but safe arrival of their precious baby girl and baby boy, born on April 6, 2008. Rachel Claire weighed 4 pounds 1 ounce and Logan Connor weighed 4 pounds 8½ ounces.  Celebrating their arrival are proud grandparents Paul and Sharon Walsh, grandmother Ros Spurrell, great-grandparents Nels and Effie Mutrey and great-grandfather Fred Squires. Also welcoming Rachel and Logan are Uncle Colin & Aunt Lynn, Uncle Scott & Aunt Kristy and Uncle Doug & Aunt Lisa.  Heartfelt thanks to Dr. O’Grady and her staff (especially Heather), Dr. Kravitz, and the nurses at the Janeway NICU for their exceptional care of our babies during their 3 week stay.
Welcome Rachel and Logan!

UDELL/POWER – Tony and Heather are pleased to announce the arrival of Jessica Vera, born April 25^th, 2008, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Terry and June Power of Mt. Pearl and Malcolm and Kathleen Beesley of the UK. Very special thanks to Doctors Healey, O’Grady and Nurse Denise Maher.

VARDY – Greg and Tammy (Carberry) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Jayden Gregory, sent to us by God and watched over by his special angel in heaven, Nanny Kay (Vardy). Jayden was born April 3, 2008, at 5:49 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. Celebrating his arrival are proud first-time grandparents Barbara and Edward Power, Leonard Carberry and Barbara (Hillier) and fourth-time grandparent Edward Vardy. Also welcoming him are his great-grandparents, Myrtle Vardy and Hilda Carberry along with his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mommy would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support.

WHITE – Geoff and Hilary (Head) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child. Rylee Kate was born at the IWK Hospital in Halifax , Nova Scotia , on April 5, 2008 , at 1:15 a.m. , weighing 8 lbs. Welcoming Rylee are grandparents Herbert and Carol Head and Oral and Nancy White. A special thank you to all our family and friends for your love and support.

WHITE – Evelyn is excited to introduce little sister, Maria Courtney Theresa, a best friend for life. Born April 15, 2008 at 5:13 p.m. to proud parents Bruce and Corinna. Grandparents again are Jude and Judy White and Jim and Andrea Hickey. Great-grandparents James and Loretta Hickey and Theresa White. Special thanks to Dr. Strand and the incredible nurses at the WHC. Love to Daddy for being a rock for Mommy.

WINDRIM – Born in Dublin Ireland to David and Laura on April 30, 2008, a son, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. A brother for Sophie and grandson for Maura and the late Austin Windrim of Dublin, Rex and Genevieve Parsons of St. John’s.

WINSOR – Sheldon and Rebekah (Sheppard) are delighted to announce that they have been blessed with another precious daughter and a little sister for Meredith. Naomi Madeleine was born in St. John's on April 25, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Naomi brings great joy to her family and is lovingly welcomed by her proud grandparents, Poppy and Nana Sheppard (Barry and Lynda of St. John's), and Grandpa and Grandma Winsor (Gerald and Sandra of Grand Falls-Windsor), along with great-grandparents Eldon and Marie Sheppard, and Clem Tremblett. A heartfelt thank you is extended to Dr. Michelle Young and Dr. Heidi Kravitz for their excellent prenatal care.
Every good and perfect gift comes from above.