AFONSO-JAMIESON - Meadow would like to introduce you to the newest addition to our wee family~her sweet baby sister, Mae Afonso Jamieson. Mae was born at home into her daddy's arms on Thursday, December 27th, 2012 at 11:58 p.m. This bundle of joy weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and has been growing like a weed ever since!
Mae is treasured and loved by: her awesome big sister Meadow; proud parents Paula Afonso and Lee Jamieson of Halifax, Nova Scotia; 9 times a grandmother Angela Afonso (a.k.a. Grandma, Nanny, Ackie or Nana Beans), St. John's, NL; grandparents Bryan and Debbie Jamieson, Eureka, NS; 17 times a great-grandmother Donalda Jamieson, Pugwash, NS. Mae is also welcomed by many aunts, uncles and cousins in St. John's, NL and Halifax, NS.
Poppy Alex Afonso Sr. is watching over little Miss Mae with love, hugs and kisses.
Currently in Newfoundland to meet and get snuggles from her Newfoundland family.

KIDNEY/HOGAN - Big brother James, along with his parents Brian and Lori, is thrilled to have a new playmate! Amelia Ann Kidney was born at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, on December 13, 2012. Welcoming Amelia are grandparents Roma and Noel Kidney, and Don and Ann Hogan; Uncle Chris and Aunt Kerry; Uncle Mike, Aunt Connie and cousins Reagan and Rori; great-grandparents Ches and Liv Howell; canine sister April; and many other family and friends. Many thanks to Drs. O'Grady and Healey for excellent pre-natal care, and to Drs. Pike and Hansford and the nurses in the caseroom and 5NB for their care while in hospital.

PINELA - Jason, Lelia, and big brother Joshua are excited to announce the arrival of Sofia Valerie Sharon on December 23rd, 2012. Welcoming Sofia with much love are grandparents Andrew and Valerie Hutton, Carlos and Sharon Pinela, great-grandparents Noel and Nalda Hutton, Ella Smith and June Kean, as well as aunts and uncles Carla, Craig, Zachary, Melanie, Keely, Abram and cousins Katlynn and Daniel. Many thanks to Dr. Strand, Dr. Crane, Dr. Delaney & the MFA nurses who ensured a safe arrival of Sofia.

EVA VINK - Mrs. Eva Vink, a resident at Masonic Park in Mount Pearl is celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012. Best wishes from her sons Jerry and John, daughters-in-law Evelyn, Alicia and Pat, as well as her grandchildren Carlos (Amanda), Nicholas (Jessica), Audrie-Jo (Mike), Kirsten, Anneke (Pierre-Luc) and Chrissy. Also special greetings received from great-grandchildren Austin, Ocean, Jillian, Theo, Samand Reid. Greetings were also received from her friendsand family members in this province and in NovaScotia, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Holland.

YETMAN - Barry, Jolle (Tobin), Clara and Jonathan are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Andrew Barry Yetman. Andrew was born December 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz.  Sharing in the joy are very proud grandparents Ken and Marion Yetman, and Brian and Joan Tobin as well as great-grandmother Gertrude Yetman. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Health Sciences case room.