BARTLETT - Reed and Nancy (Summers) are delighted to announce the arrival of their adorable son, James Reed Boyd Bartlett, born August 17, 2010, at 4:06 am weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. James is happily welcomed by his excited big sister Belle, grandparents Boyd and Elaine Summers, Gloria Bartlett and is smiled upon by his poppy (James) Bartlett from heaven. A special thank you to case room and 5NB staff, especially Juanita and Dr. Kum for their exceptional and skillful care. A heartfelt thank you to Aunt Patty whose calming presence will forever be remembered. Thank you to our large circle of family and friends who helped welcome our precious son into the world.

CAMPBELL - Gerard and Annette (Conway) Campbell (Portugal Cove/St. Philips) proudly announce the arrival of Jacob Austin, born August 11, 2010, weighing 8 lbs, 13 oz. Welcoming Jacob are his Grandparents Peter & Loretta Conway (St. Bride's) and Gerald & Carol Campbell (Branch), Uncles Jamie Conway (Sheena), Greg Campbell (Ashley & Liam), Aunties Jessica (Ronnie) and Jillian Conway (Sheldon), Great-Grandparents Patrick & Bride Coffey, Great-grandmother Theresa Conway and special great-aunt Priscilla, Great-grandfather Milton Greene, with many happy Great-aunts, uncles and cousins. Thanks to family and friends waiting with us for Jacob's arrival. A heartfelt Thank-you to the Doctors, nurses of the case room and 5NB, NICU and the neonatal team for taking such good care of Jacob for mommy, and a special hug to Daddy for being such a good coach.

CARROLL- David and Jacqueline are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy. Jesse Michael was born on August 18^th, 2010, weighing 8 lbs, 3 oz. Welcoming Jesse are proud grandparents Ron and Helen Martin, Bill and Geraldine Carroll and his wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Pike for her excellent pre-natal care and to Dr. Kennedy for a safe delivery. Also, special thanks to the case room nurses, especially Heather and Sheila and to the staff of 5NB, especially Donna.

COADY - Hi, My name is Benjamin Richard Paul Coady and I was born on August 1^st, 2010 at 5:46 am. I weighed 8 lbs 12 ozs. My mommy is Katie Hawco and my daddy is Adam Coady. My 3 sets of Grandparents Cathy and Paul, Lisa and Richard, and Wayne and Cindy all welcomed me into the world with a very special kind of love. I have 3 wonderful Uncles Chris, Jon (April) and Brett and one special Aunt and Godmother Shauna. I have 3 great-grandmothers Geraldine Billard, Joan Winsor and Marie Hawco. Watching me from Heaven are my great-grandparents Nanny and Poppy Parrell, Nanny and Poppy Coady, Bud Billard, Angus Winsor and Joesph Hawco, also a special cousin Renee. My mommy would like to send a special thank you to her Godmother and my great-aunt Debbie. I want to send all my love to my family, friends, and all of the wonderful people in our lives. Thank you to the caseroom staff especially Lisa Sullivan and all of the 5^th floor nurses as well for my safe delivery.

COLBOURNE - Brian, Melissa & big sister Ava are thrilled to announce the newest addition to their family. Ally Elizabeth made her arrival into the world on August 9, 2010 at 8:25 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 10 ozs. Welcoming Ally was grandparents Mac & Patricia Martin and Eric & Glenda Colbourne. Ally has already stolen the hearts of Aunt Kerry, Uncle Jason & cousin Anna, as well as Auntie Jill, Uncle Dave, Auntie Karen & cousin Noah. A big thank you to Dr. Thomas & Dr. Cook for Ally's safe arrival. A special thank you to case room nurse Heather and the rest of the staff of the case room & 5 NB.

COMERFORD- Michael and Lynn (Taylor) proudly announce the arrival of Claire Abigail, born August 6, 2010, weighing 7lbs 4 oz. Welcoming Claire are first time grandparents Margaret and Richard Comerford (St. John's) and Lorraine and Claude Taylor (South River), uncle Robert Comerford and aunts Catherine and Heather Comerford and Krista Taylor and a wide circle of family and friends.

EVANS- Mark, Helena (Hewitt) and big sister Madison are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Brooklyn Anne on August 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Welcoming their newest precious granddaughter are Richard and Anne Hewitt, Rosemarie Evans and Joe Farewell, and her special guardian angel, poppy Jim Evans. Also sharing in the joy are Uncle Neal and Aunt Michelle, Uncle Jason, Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Paul, special cousins Taylor and Ava, and a large circle of family and friends. A very heartfelt thank you to Dr. Krista Brown and her team for the safe delivery of our beautiful baby girl.

GUINEY - Andrea & Darryl announce the long awaited arrival of their baby girl, Hayden Marie, born August 16, 2010, 9 lbs. 10 oz. Also welcoming Hayden is grandmother, Mary & Uncle Keith Guiney, Grandparents, Phyllis & Andy Wilson, and Uncle Leo & Aunt Shavonne Wilson. Watching over Hayden from heaven is Poppy Guiney and her special brother & sisters, Aiden, Jordan & Jayla. Special thanks to Dr. Joanne White, Dr. Delaney & Staff of the MFAU, especially Bev & Sue, for excellent pre-natal care, case room nurse Joan Dalton for our baby girl's safe delivery, and to Dr. Healey & staff at PCRM for helping make our miracle come true. Sincere thanks to our family & friends for all of your love & support. Mommy & Hayden would like to also thank Daddy for taking very good care of us during the past 9 months.

HAGGERTY - Stephen, Christy (Roberts) and big brother William are thrilled to announce the arrival of Benjamin Samuel on August 30, 2010, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. Benjamin is happily welcomed by Nanny Patricia Roberts of Paradise and Nanny and Poppy Haggerty (Sam and Marie) of St. Alban's. We are sure that Poppy (Terry) Roberts is smiling brightly and watching over his grandsons from heaven. Thank you to Drs. Lacelle and Cook, nurses Sue and Bev of the Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit, and the staff of the case room and 5NB. We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses of the NICU, who took such wonderful care of Benjamin for the first 12 days of his life - we always knew he was in good hands. Mommy and Benjamin would especially like to thank Daddy, William and Nanny for all their love and support!

HATFIELD - Jeff and Kim are tickled pink once again. On August 24, 2010 at 10:13 a.m., Julia Morgan was born, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. She was lovingly welcomed by her sister Keira, second time grandparents Morgan and Jeanette Lundrigan of Witless Bay, fifth time grandparents George and Frances Hatfield of Goulds, Aunt Jill Lundrigan, Aunt Jennifer and Darrell O'Brien, cousins Nevaeh, Stacey and Sara. Special thanks to Dr. Michelle Wagoner, Dr. Colleen Cook, the staff of Maternal/Fetal Assessment Unit and case room nurses Lavina and Kelly for their part in the safe delivery of our precious little girl. We would also like to thank all the staff at 5NB and express our gratitude to our family for all their love and support!

HENDER - Proud parents Nicholas Hender and Kelly Batten Hender are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Stella Daphne. She was born August 30, 2010, at the Health Sciences Centre, weighing 7 lb 12 oz. Welcoming Stella are proud grandparents Dianne and Ken Batten, Frank and Daphne Hender, and great-grandmother Florence Petten, all of Foxtrap, together with a wide circle of family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Kennedy for excellent prenatal care, and to the case room staff at the HSC.

HODDER- Liam Douglas, born on August 28, 2010 at the IWK in Halifax. A beautiful baby boy to Douglas and Amber (Efford), weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. Proud and overjoyed first time grandparents are Barbara and Oliver Hodder.

HULL - Ellissa, Rob and big brother Samuel are thrilled to announce the early arrival of Jennifer Jane Patricia, born 9:09 pm, August 08, 2010, weighing 5 lbs., 5 oz. Welcoming Jennifer are proud grandparents Jane and Robert Savoury, St. John's and Patsy and Cordell Hull, Codroy Valley. Special thanks to the caseroom and 5NB nurses (especially Nicole) and Drs. Lacelle, Bartellas and Cook.

KNIGHT - Sunshine and Lollipops, Peaches and Creme and Lavender and Lace; that's what little girls are made of! Sean and Crystal (Strickland) along with big brother Cameron are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their little girl and sister Gabriella Olivia Gail. Gabriella was born on August 10, 2010 at 9:47 a.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 oz. Welcoming Gabriella are grandparents Randell and Angela Strickland and John and Dorothy Knight as well as Nicole and all of her aunts, uncles and cousins.

LADHA - Andrea Singleton and Justin Ladha are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Madeline Rose Ladha. Madeline was born a healthy 7 lbs. 4 oz. on the morning of August 7, 2010. Proud and excited grandparents are Doreen Singleton, Linda Inkpen and Nizar Ladha. Madeline's great-grandparents are Genevieve Singleton and Roland and Beulah Inkpen. All are thrilled to welcome Madeline to her new family and wide circle of friends.

LEVECQUE - Paul and Denise (Smith) are delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, a beautiful baby boy. Reid Gerard was born in Ottawa on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at 10:45 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. Welcoming Reid are proud grandparents Keith and Barbara Smith and Rudy and Lucy Levecque, great-grandmothers Kathleen Smith and Ignatia Madden, as well as Aunt Joanne Smith, Aunt Stephanie Smith and Uncle Peter Withers, the Levecque family and many other family and friends. A special thank you is extended to all of our family, friends and colleagues for your valued support and well wishes.

LEWIS - Jamie and Julie (nee Whalen) are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, a son, James Joseph III, born Thursday, August 26^th, 2010 at 10:14 pm, weighing 6 lbs, 12 oz. Proud grandparents are Peggy Lewis (and the late Jim Lewis watching over little James), and Bruce and Glendine Whalen. A special thank you to Dr. Healey, staff of the case room and 5NB of the HSC.

MALLARD - Jonathan and Stephanie (Walters) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their little girl, Faith Marianne, on August 23, 2010 at 2:41 a.m., weighing 9 lbs. 13.5 oz. Thrilled first time grandparents are Brenda and Don Mallard of Mount Pearl and Hector and Debbie Walters of Conception Bay South. Welcoming Faith are great-grandparents Maud Walters, Audrey Gulliver, Helen Mallard, and Fred Taylor, as well as Uncle Evan and Aunt Amanda (Jared). Mommy and Faith would like to thank case room nurses Joan and Heather, Dr. Kennedy and especially Daddy and Nana Walters for all your love and support during Faith's delivery.

MONAHAN/SAUNDERS - First time parents Vanessa and Shane are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Grady Tyler George Saunders. Grady was born on August 23, 2010, at 11:27 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Elated first time grandparents are Paul and Janet Monahan and Donald and Joanne Saunders. Also welcoming baby Grady are aunts Megan and Amanda Saunders and many friends and family members. Special thanks to Dr. Cook and Dr. Caines and all the nurses in the case room for the safe delivery of our baby boy.

MOORE - Derek and Pamela (Woolridge) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Ella Leslie, on August 4, 2010, at 4:29 a.m. Ella weighed 8 lb., 11.5 oz. Proud first-time grandparents are Noel and Geraldine Woolridge, and Doreen and the late Leslie Moore. Also welcoming Ella are Uncles Stephen and Jeffrey, and Aunt Lesley-Anne. Special thanks to the staff of the caseroom and 5NB at the HSC, especially caseroom nurse Nicolle, for helping us have a safe delivery.

NEWHOOK - Mel & Krista (Griffin) are delighted to announce the birth of their son Gabriel Winter, born August 17, 2010. Welcoming Gabriel are proud grandparents: Rosarii Power, Michael Griffin, Ellen & Cyril Newhook. Great-grandparents: Magdalene Griffin, Susan Power, Angela & Bob Newhook. Also happy to receive Gabriel is canine sister Nova, as well as lots of aunts, uncles and friends. Special thanks to doula Jillian Hand Humpries and Drs. Miller & Healey. Mommy & Gabriel are especially grateful for Daddy's love and support.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star what a joyous miracle you are…

O'NEILL - Gary, Kim and big brother Zachary proudly welcome the new addition to their family, Benjamin James. Ben was born August 2, 2010, at 12:54 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Proud second time grandparents are Wayne and Diane Price and Owen and Sharon O'Neill. Also welcoming Benjamin is his uncle Chris, aunt Jennifer and great-grandmothers Lillian Cadwell, St. John's and Abby Price, Grand Bank. Looking down from Heaven with big smiles is Poppy Cadwell and Nanny Healey. Special thanks to Dr. Krista Brown for her excellent pre-natal care and to Dr. Colleen Cook for Ben's safe arrival. Also, many thanks to the case room staff at the HSC.here. You're the best!!!

PITTMAN - Our beautiful baby girl, Gianna Pearl Pittman, first graced this world on August 3^rd, 2010 at 8:51 am. Gianna weighed 9 lbs 12.5 ozs, and was welcomed by her proud parents, Wendy and Gene Pittman, along with her big brother, Cael. Loving grandparents, Randy and Anne Marie Hearn (Bay Bulls), Edna and Eugene Pittman (Point Verde), and Great-Nanny Pearl Hearn (Maddox Cove) now have another picture to add to the brag book! Thanks to Dr. Strand, Brown, and Burridge, along with the exemplary care by the case room nurses.

PRICE - Paul and Lori (Curran) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Jackson Wilfred Paul. Jackson was born at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal on August 11, 2010 at 5:45 a.m., weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. Welcoming Jackson are proud grandparents Rosemary Curran, Wilf and Gail Curran, and Larry and Paula Price; Aunt Lana, Aunt Laura and Uncle Tony, Uncle David and Aunt Jesica; cousins Mya and Hunter; Great-Grandparents Jessie Sweeney, and Roy and Mary Oke; and a loving circle of family and friends. Special thanks to: Dr. Heidi Kravitz, Dr. Rosa Magalios, the doctors and nurses of the Health Sciences MFAU, and the nurses of 5NB for their excellent prenatal care; to the doctors and nurses of the RVH Birthing Center for ensuring Jackson's safe arrival; to the surgeons, neonatologists and nurses of Montreal Children's Hospital NICU for making us feel so at home and for taking such wonderful care of Jackson for the first 15 days of his life; to Dr. David Price and the nurses of the Janeway NICU for taking such great care of Jackson for the next 12 days; and to everyone who called, emailed, visited, prayed for, and thought of us while we were in Montreal - your love and support meant the world to us and helped bring Jackson home! Mommy and Jackson would especially like to thank Daddy for being the very best in the whole world. XOXO.

QUINLAN - Big brother and sister Andrew and Leah with proud parents Mark and Melanie are happy to announce the arrival of Sara Marie Quinlan. Sara was born August 5^th, 2010 at 9:19 am weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. Also welcoming Sara are grandparents Kevin and Kay Smith and Phil and Sue Quinlan, Aunts Marlayne (Chris) Hardy, Michelle (Glenn) Smith-Antle and Cathie Quinlan and Uncles Jeff Quinlan (Leslie Boland), Jamie Quinlan and special cousins Matthew, Katie, Julia and Aiden. A special thanks to the caseroom and 5NB nurses (especially Rose) as well as Dr. Pike.

SCOTT- Sugar and spice and everything nice! Jackie Connors and Paul Scott are proud to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful little girl, Megan Frances Scott, born August 16, 2010 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, ON. Megan is welcomed by first time grandparents, Brian and Vaughn Scott, Kanata, ON, fifth time grandparents, Jack & Cynthia Connors, Mount Pearl, NL and fifth time great-grandmother, Geraldine Wheeler, Norwood, ON. Also welcoming Megan are a large circle of family and friends including Uncles Steven (Darlene) and Chris (Lisa), Mt. Pearl, NL and Aunt Susan (Rick), Barrie, ON. Mommy and Megan want to especially thank Daddy for all his love and support and for taking such good care of us while in hospital and since arriving home.

SIMPSON- Shannon, Toby and big sister Sarah happily announce the birth of Edward Joseph Lewis Simpson on 1 August, 2010, at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's. He weighed 8 lb 15 1/4 oz at birth. Edward is the second great-grandchild of Doris Young of Masonic Park (formerly Grand Falls), and the second grandchild of Bernard and Linda Lewis of Chapel's Cove (formerly Holyrood). Edward is looking forward to meeting his English grandparents, Fred and Mary Simpson of Felixstowe, Suffolk, along with aunts and uncle there. Shannon and Toby would especially like to thank Drs. Whitty and Cook for their excellent prenatal care, Nurses Rose Thrain, Paula Furey of 5NB and caseroom nurses Katie and Margaret Ann for their common sense and patience during labour and delivery.

SLANEY-HEARN - Two's company, three's a family! Steve Slaney and Krista Hearn are thrilled to announce the birth of our beautiful daughter, Ava Claire. Born August 23, 2010, at 1:12 pm, weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. Sharing in our joy, are first time grandparents, Gordon and Ann Hearn, third time grandparents, Carlo and Mag Slaney. and great-grandmother Agnes Hearn. Watching over our princess from heaven, many family members we hold close to our hearts. Special thanks to Dr. Krista Brown, all the nurses in the case room, especially nurse Robin. A special thank you to Daddy for all his love and support during this incredible journey. We love you!

WILLIAMS/JAMES - Amanda James and Tony Williams are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter, Ally Laura Marie, born Aug 13, 2010, weighing 7 lbs. Delighted grandparents are John & Laura James (Mt. Pearl) and Greg & Janet Williams (Bay Bulls). Very proud great-grandmother Kathleen Williams (St. John's). Also excited to welcome Ally are aunts and uncles: John & Heather, Krista & Chris, Stephen & Diane, and Katie. Ally's big cousin Nathan can't wait to teach her to dance! Mommy has extra special thanks to Daddy for all his love and support.

WINSOR - Michael and Vanessa (Dawe) are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Jane. Molly was born in Pembroke, Ontario on August 12^th 2010, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Karen and Gerald Dawe (Port de Grave), Verona Winsor (Yellowknife) and Glenn Winsor (Roberts Arm). Also welcoming Molly are Uncle Juan & Aunt Angie (Ottawa), Uncle Brent & Aunt Rosalind (St. John's) and Aunt Andrea & Uncle Heldar (Bermuda).