AYLWARD - There is so much joy with little boys. Lori Nolan and Wes Aylward are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Max David Aylward, born December 2, 2011, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. Max is lovingly welcomed into this world by his big sister Jayden; grandparents Toni and Terry Legge, Dennis Aylward, Karen Gerow, Larry Nolan, Mark Gerow; Uncle Jeff, Aunt Lyndsey, Cousin Hudson; Aunt Amanda, Uncle Adam, Cousin Gavin; Uncles Sean, Nathan and Ian. Max is so lucky to be surrounded with so much love and family. A big thank you to everyone who welcomed Max with visits to the hospital and at home, for the countless emails and text messages; and for all the gifts that Max received.

BOLAND - David and Lindsay (Bragg) and big sister Madeline Helena are thrilled to announce the arrival of their early Christmas present - Julianna Peggy. Julianna was born on December 14, 2011, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. Julianna is lucky to have four wonderful grandparents - Bud and Helena Bragg and Martin and Peggy Boland. Also welcoming Julianna is Aunt Trini, Uncle Steve and Aunt Lori, Uncle Neil and Aunt Amy, Uncle Paul and Aunt SeungNam in Japan, and her cousins Evan, Joshua and Joseph. Last, but certainly not least, Julianna is adored by her canine big brothers, Nicky and Logan. Special thanks to Dr. Penton and Dr. Cook, and the doctors and nurses at the HSC, for their wonderful care and support.

CHOLETTE/CARTER - Marc, Dawn and big sister Lauren are delighted to announce the birth of Jillian Carter Cholette, born December 19, 2011, 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.

COLLINS - Andrew and Karen are thrilled to announce the arrival of their handsome baby boy Ethan Andrew, born December 21, 2011 at 5:36 a.m., weighing 5 lbs., 6 ozs. Welcoming Ethan are furry big sister Zuki, first time grandmother Jackie Collins, second time grandparents Garry and DoreenWalsh and many special family and friends. A big thank you to Dr. S. Murphy and the amazing nurses in the caseroom and 5NB. A huge thank you to Daddy and Nana Walsh for their coaching and loving support during labor.

GEARIN - Nanna Jeannie and Poppa Clyde Vincent along with Auntie Heather and Uncle Paul King are thrilled to announce the birth of Isabella Jean Gearin. Our precious little girl was born to parents Jennifer Vincent and Scott Gearin on December 30, 2011, weighing 7 lbs 5 oz. Nanny Juanita Gearin is proud to welcome her first granddaughter.

GUEST - Kayla and Bruce are ecstatic to announce the arrival of Layla Morgan Marie, born on December 20, 2011 at 1:26 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 2.2 oz. Welcoming Layla are proud grandparents Karen and Wayne Dillon, Judy and Bruce Guest. Also celebrating Layla's arrival are her great-grandparents: Marjorie Dillon, Ray Morgan, Violet and Gordon Warford, great-great-grandmother Hazel Fleming; aunts: Marlene, Missy, Penney, Deanne and uncles: Myles, Joey, Jimmy, Chris. Layla's cousins: Dylan, Nathan, Allie, Trystan, Clare, Chloe and furry friends: Bucky and Molly are very happy to have a new buddy to play with. Her angels in heaven are Nanny and Poppy Bambrick, Nanny Morgan, Uncle Johnny, Nanny and Poppy Dillon, Nanny and Poppy Guest. Thank you to Doctors Avery, Kidd and Duggan and all the nurses at WHSC for all their care. Mommy and Layla would like to thank Daddy for all his love and support.

HOBEIKA - Julia and Chuck Hobeika are pleased to announce the arrival of their three new grandchildren on December 3rd, 2011. Benjamin David James, son of Allison Hobeika and Jonathan Earle, was born at 4:26 a.m. Twin girls Caroline Marie and Gabrielle Lynn, daughters of Nancy Hobeika and Jay Thomas, were born at 9:58 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Also welcoming Benjamin are big sister Julia, big brother Matthew and grandparents Claudia and Randell Earle. Gabrielle and Caroline are also welcomed by grandparents Lynn and Ed Thomas. Thanks to family and friends for all their love and support.

MEADE - "Believe in dreams, they do come true. Ours came dressed in blue! Big sister Ella and proud parents Bradley and Wendy (King) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy, Carson Kyle. Carson was born on December 23, 2011, weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. Also welcoming Carson are grandparents Wally and Kay King, Andrew Meade and Geraldine Meade, great-grandmother Evelyn King, Aunt Tammy, Uncle Jeremy and furry friend Bailey. A special thankyou to family and friends for all your love and support

PAYNE - VLADETICH - Mila Vladetich of Orangeville, Ontario is a "Big Sister". Born to Darlene (Payne) and Daniel Vladetich on December 21, 2011, a precious baby boy, Matthew Ross, weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. Fourth grandchild for Ross & Pat Payne and another "Great-grandchild" for Mrs. Rita Payne of Gambo.