ANDERSEN - Derek and Jennifer (Chafe) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter. Ingrid Annette was born at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario on June 9, 2008 at 3:12 am , weighing 8 lbs., 5 oz. and measuring 21¼ inches long. Welcoming Ingrid are grandparents Diane and Derm Chafe and Irene and Raoul Andersen, Aunt Kim and Uncle David Pine (cousin Nicholas), Uncle David Chafe, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Derm Chafe, Aunt Cindy and Uncle JP Lavigne (cousins Eirik and Alec) and Aunt Lorna and Uncle Randy Andersen (cousins Paul, Caroline and Ian). Special thanks to Jennifer's mother, sister Kim and nephew Nicholas for travelling to Ottawa to help celebrate Ingrid's birthday.

ANDREWS - Jonathan and Jill (Trough) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, BAILEIGH THERESA ANDREWS. Baileigh made her grand entrance on June 21, 2008 at 9:11 pm weighing 9 lbs 8.7 ozs. Welcoming our precious little girl are her first-time grandparents David & Darlene Trough of Mount Pearl, grandparents Herbert & Dorothy Andrews of Corner Brook, Aunt Krista Andrews and Cousins Emma & Haley Knee. We would like to thank all of our family and friends for all their help and support during the pregnancy. Also special thanks are extended to Dr. Kum for his prenatal care and all the doctors, nurses and staff from the case room that assisted in the delivery, especially to our coach nurse Tammy Churchill who provided Mommy with exceptional care and advice. Mommy & Baileigh want to thank Daddy for all his love and support during the pregnancy & delivery.
"From the top of her head,
To the toes on her feet,
Our new little girl,
Has made us complete!!"

AYRIS - Ross and Christa are pleased to announce the early, but safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Zachary Joseph Edward!! Zachary was born Friday June 27, 2008 at 11:37 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Welcoming Zachary are first-time grandparents Edward and Mona Chipman and Jeff and Anna Ayris, great-grandparents Joyce Chipman, and June and Gower Langdon, and Uncle Joseph Ayris (Joanna Cull) as well as many other loving family and friends.  We would like to thank Dr. Susan Furlong and Dr. F. Nicholas Kum for their excellent prenatal care, Dr. Heidi Kravitz, Dr. Murphy and Dr. Theo for a wonderful job during the delivery attempt and eventual C-Section, and Dr. Elias Bartellas for his kind aftercare. We would also like to thank the fantastic staff of the WHC case room, especially Leisa, Dawn and Melanie, and the 5NB nurses, especially Kelly, Carla and Robyn for their excellent care of Mommy and Zachary during their stay in hospital. Mommy would especially like to thank Daddy for all his love and support during her pregnancy, delivery and recovery since returning home!!

BONNELL/MULLETT - Steve, Denise and big brother Evan wish to announce the birth of Isaak Dawe. Isaak was born at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on June 3, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. weighing 5 lbs. 8 ounces. Second grandchild for Ida Mullett (Paradise) and Nat Mullett (St. John's) and third grandchild for Eleanor and Aubrey Bonnell (St. John's). He is also welcomed by Great-Grandmother Minnie Bonnell (St. John's), Aunt Suzanne (Toronto), Aunt Cheryl & Uncle Stuart (St. John's), Uncle Scott, Aunt Kaena and Cousin York (New York).

CLARE - Samantha Bailey and Andrew Clare are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Sienna Bailey Clare. Sienna was born on June 21, 2008 at 5:37 am , weighing 6 lbs, 3 ozs. Welcoming Sienna are first time grandparents Robert and Krista Bailey ( Mt. Pearl , NL), and Lindsay and Kerry Clare (Sydney, Australia). Special thanks to Dr. Samantha Collins, Dr. Tim Strand, and the Caseroom nurses for the safe delivery of Sienna.

CLARKE  - Terry and Tracey (Philpott) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Lauren Madeline, born June 30, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. Also welcoming Lauren's arrival are proud grandparents Terry and Linda Philpott (Kilbride) and Swinton and Marjorie Clarke (Brampton, ON); great-grandparents Bill and Madeline Crane (Kilbride) and Olive George (Clarenville). Special thanks to Drs. Kravitz, Halley and Gill and to the nurses of 5NB.

CRITCH - Melanie and Russell, with Big Sister Mackenzie, are excited to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Mya Madonna, born on June 13, 2008 weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. Proud grandparents are Madonna and Ralph Critch and Pearl and Joe Kielly. Special thanks to Dr. Gill, Dr. Brown, nurse Christa Power and the whole caseroom team for a safe delivery. Also a big thank you to Daddy for all his love and support.

DAVIS/HARTERY -  Kelli, Dale and the best big sister in the world, Gabriella are delighted to announce the safe arrival of our handsome baby boy. Lucas Alexander Hartery was born in Edmonton, Alberta on June 23, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and measuring 20 inches. Proud grandparents are Sylvia Buck, Robin Davis (Anne Henry) and Bette Hartery. A special thanks to Grammie Sylvia for coming to Alberta and taking care of us. Lucas looks forward to meeting everyone  on our visit to Newfoundland in September.

DILLON/ASPELL - Chris and Kelly are thrilled to announce the early arrival of Aiden Christopher Dillon. Our little boy was born at 5:23 a.m. on June 17, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. Also welcoming Aiden are first time grandparents Dave and Jean Aspell and Jack and Jean Dillon, as well as uncle Mark, uncle Andrew and aunt Kim. Special thanks to the staff at the Women's Health Centre and the nurses and doctors at the Health Sciences Centre who all helped in Aiden's safe arrival.

DINN - Brian and Lorie (Loveys), along with big sister Rebecca, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby girl, Delaney Louise, born 11:59 a.m. on June 27, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. Welcoming Delaney are very proud grandparents William and Jean Loveys, Small Point and Russell and Louise Dinn, Petty Harbour. Special thanks to case room nurses Margaret Ann and Denise, as well as Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Suppiah. Special thanks to all Delaney's family and friends, especially daddy and Nanny Loveys for their support while mommy was in labor.

DROVER - Chris and Amy Drover (Flynn) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their first child, a baby boy, Jackson ("Jack") Christopher Drover, born June 2, 2008 at 8:41 am at the Health Sciences Center in St. John's, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Nelson and Madeline Flynn of Goose Bay, Labrador and Melvin and Daisy Drover of Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland. We would like to thank Nana Flynn and Nanny Drover for their support during labour and delivery, daddy for never leaving mommy's side, and for his strong, loving support when we needed it the most. He was our rock! Also welcoming Jack are Uncle Keith and Aunt Terri, and Aunts Melanie, Nancy and Lisa Drover as well as his little cousin Johnathan. Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle for excellent prenatal care and also to Dr. Roche, and to all staff in the O.R. for their care during delivery. Also a big thank you to the caseroom for their help during labour and staff of 5NB for all of their help and guidance during our stay at the hospital.

GALLANT/DRAKE - He shoots! He Scores! Karen Gallant and Todd Drake are thrilled to announce the arrival of a fourth generation HABS fan: BRAYDEN PATRICK GERARD DRAKE born June 1, 2008, at 10:57 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Sharing the joy of Brayden's arrival are very proud grandparents, Maureen and Gerard Gallant, Patrick (Blanche) and Betty-Lou Drake; great-grandmothers: Elizabeth Kelly and Hannah Drake; Aunt Tammy and Uncle Paul. He will be protected by his guardian angels - John Kelly, Florida and Pacifique Gallant, Mazie Frye and Leslie Drake. Out little “all-star” has been welcomed into the world with a standing ovation from all our family and friends.

HAMLYN - Jason and Dawn (Richards) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their bouncing baby boy Brody Harold James, 8 lbs., 1 oz., on June 12, 2008. Sharing the joy of Brody's arrival are grandparents Roger and Rosemary Richards, Paul and Mary Hamlyn and Great-Grandmothers Ethel Somerton and Lillian Westcott. Thank you to Dr. Bartellas and Dr. Kravitz and all of the nurses in the caseroom for the amazing care. Special thanks to daddy who was an excellent coach during labour and delivery.

HARRIS/HARDING - It's a girl and a boy! Jodi and Josh are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Avery Grace and Aiden Harold. The twins were born June 6, 2008 and weighed 4.3 lbs each. Excited to welcome Avery and Aiden to the family are grandparents John and Darlene Harris, St. John's and Kevan and Dianna Harding, British Columbia along with great-grandparents Bertha Wareham, Grace Harris, Thelma Harding and Harold Smith, British Columbia. Special thanks to all our family and friends for their love and support, as well as, the wonderful nurses at the Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton for their exceptional care.

HEDDERSON/SULLIVAN - Steve and Shelley are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Brooke Julie Hedderson, born June 19, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. Celebrating Brooke's arrival are first time grandparents, Verna and Loyola Sullivan and fifth time grandparents, Gladys and Ed Hedderson. Also welcoming Brooke are proud aunts, Julie (Rob) and Kelly (Mark) and uncles, Stefan (Sayer) and Eddie (Andrea) and her excited cousins - Alexandra, Sarah, Cole and Jamie. Brooke is very excited about the birth of her new cousin, Berlyn, born five days later on June 24. A special thank you to Dr. Pike and her team, along with the nurses and staff at the Janeway for the excellent care provided.

HYDE - Douglas & Evelyn (Doyle) are the proud new parents of a precious boy - Dawson Patrick. Born on June 22, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. . Weighing 7 lbs 1/2 oz. Welcoming him are grandparents Paddy & Madonna Doyle of Burnt Cove, along with a large circle of family and friends. Watching over him from heaven are grandparents Patrick & Theresa Hyde. Thanks to Dr. Pike and staff; Dr. Spliner for delivery; case room nurses for their support, and the nurses and staff of 5NB & NICU for their excellent care. Mommy, Daddy and Dawson would like to express special thanks to Aunt Wanda for her love and support during the pregnancy and delivery; Aunt Denise for all her care and help, and to our family & friends for their thoughts and prayers.
"Thank Heaven for Little Boys"

JOHNSON/KUEBECK - Meighan Johnson and Chris Kuebeck joyfully announce the birth of Tyson Chesley Lawrence. Tyson eagerly arrived at the WHC on June 4, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Welcoming him are grandparents Perri and Dave Brazill, Brian Johnson and Elizabeth Evans and Sylvia Kuebeck and Wayne Hodder. As well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

KENNY/DUPRÉ - Shawn and Kathryne are pleased to announce the birth of their sons Owen Charles and Ross Patrick on Saturday June 7, 2008. Welcoming the boys home are their grandparents Charles and Frances Dupré (Kingston, Ontario), and Ed and Joan Kenny (St. John's). A sincere thank you is extended to all staff at the Women's Health Center and Nursing Center in the Health Sciences complex. Many thanks and great appreciation is extended to Dr. Norah Duggan and Dr. Heidi Kravitz for their professional care throughout the pregnancy and delivery.

KING - It's a girl!!!  Terry & Robyn (Eveleigh), big brother, Regan, and big sister, Willow, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful angel.  LILY-ROSE KATELYN was born on June 6, 2008 at 10:48 am in Edmonton, Alberta, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz. Lily-Rose was welcomed in Newfoundland 4 weeks later by proud grandparents Eric & Ada Eveleigh of Paradise and Tasker & Sylvia King of Mt. Pearl, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. We had a great time at home and can't wait to move back soon!  Love you all!

LEONARD - It is with great pride that I, Hannah, along with my parents, Tommy & Wendy Leonard and feline sister ‘Zoey', introduce to you my new baby sister, Emma Violet Leonard. Emma entered this world on June 16^th at 8:44 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Welcoming Emma are grandparents Tom & Marg Leonard, Freshwater and Harry & Kay Smith, Placentia, along with a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Kravitz for her excellent prenatal care and Emma's safe arrival, as well as the case room nurses, and 5NB staff for their exceptional care. Also, a special thank you to all our family and friend for your love and support, and for watching over Hannah while Mommy was in hospital.

LOCKE - Chris & Lisa (Downey) are proud to announce the birth of their second son Alexander John Locke. Alexander arrived 4 weeks early on June 6, 2008, at 4:39 p.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Welcoming Alexander are big sister Emily, big brother James and proud grandparents Cyril & Louise Downey, Hubert & Marguerite Locke and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Kravitz and her team for Alexander's safe arrival and to the nurses in the case room and on 5NB.

MURPHY - Sean and Melissa (McGrath) are thrilled to announce the early but safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Peyton Ann Margaret Murphy. Peyton was born June 23, 2008 at 6:57 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. at The Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.  Welcoming Peyton are her feline brother Shannie; grandmother Trix McGrath, first-time grandparents Bill and Marion Murphy, great-grandfather Anthony Walsh, as well as a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. A special thank you to all our friends and family for all of their prayers, thoughts and good wishes while Peyton was in the hospital.  Thank you as well to the doctors and nurses in Labour and Delivery and the NICU at The Peter Lougheed Hospital especially Dr. Majeeda Kamaluddeen.
A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balances smaller, homes happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten and the future worth living for

MURRIN - I have a new baby brother, he's as sweet as can be, I'll be the best big sister, you just wait and see. Chris, Pam (Coombs) and big sister Kailey are thrilled to announce the arrival of Noah Michael. Born June 4, 2008 at 8:28 a.m., weighing in at 8 lbs., 4 oz. Welcoming Noah are proud grandparents Mike and Brenda Murrin, Allan Coombs and Diane Bishop, great-grandparents Con and Margaret Murrin, Marjorie Pope and Joan Bishop and proud uncles Michael (Jenn) and Paul (Jenn) as well as a large number of family and friends. Thank you all for your love and support. Special thank you to Dr. Kum and his wonderful staff for all your help.

NIXON - Chris and Dayna (Wall) are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, VYKTOR THOMAS, born June 5^th, 2008, at 6:47 am (8 lbs. 7 oz.) at the HSC. Welcoming Vyktor are first time grandparents Debbie Hannon (Eric), Gary Wall (Mary), and first grandson for Robert and Sandra Nixon. Vyktor is also welcomed by Great-Grand Mother Mabel Nixon and first time Great-Grand Parents Cyril and Meryl Hannon, Grace Wall and first time Great-Great Grandfather Sterling Thomas (Grand Falls-Winsor). Also excited to welcome Vyktor into the world are his many aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles and cousins Morgan and Emma Nixon. Watching from heaven is Great-Great Grandmother Edna Thomas who shares Vyktor's birthday. Special thanks to Dr. S. McGrath, Dr. Kravitz for her prenatal care and to Dr. Sawwan and Nurse Karen Fanning for the safe delivery of Vyktor.

O'NEILL - Patrick and Trudy (Dwyer) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Stephen Martin, born June 10, 2008, weighing 8 lbs. Welcoming Stephen are proud grandparents Martin and Doreen Dwyer. Watching over Stephen are proud grandparents, the late Stephen and Elsie O'Neill. Special thank you to Dr. Terry O'Grady for the excellent pre-natal care given to mommy and Stephen. Special thank you to Dr. Roche, Dr. Brown and the nurses in the case room and on 5NB for their amazing care. Mommy and Stephen want to thank daddy for his love and support during labour and delivery.

PENTNEY/KENNEDY - Jason and Christina welcome with love the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Sophia Meadow Pentney.  Baby Sophia arrived on Sunday, June 15^th, 2008, at 6:59 p.m. , weighing 7lbs 13ozs. Welcoming Sophia are grandparents Frank and Tessie Kennedy (St. John's, NL), Fred Pentney (Long Lake, ON) and Heather Jackson (Scarborough, ON); Uncle Kevin Pentney with cousins Jordan and Jagger (West Palm Beach, FL); Uncle John and cousin Emma Kennedy (Halifax, NS); Auntie Maria, Uncle Ben and cousin Matteo Mazzotta (Toronto, ON); Uncle Frank, Auntie Tasha and cousin Cayden Kennedy (St. Albert, AB); and Auntie Elisa, Uncle Dathan and cousins Terry, Amariel and Natalia Anthony (St. John's, NL).   Sincere thanks to Dr. Johanne Lacelle and the nursing staff at the Health Sciences Complex, especially to nurses Judy and Mona for their exceptional care. And heartfelt thanks for all of the amazing love and support from extended family and good friends.

PHILPOTT - Angie, Dave and big brother Ethan are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Patricia. Grace was born June 3, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Also welcoming Grace are grandparents - Brian and Patricia Philpott, and Paul and Dianne Stead; great-grandmother Margaret Browne, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to Dr. Lacelle and Dr. Healy for their excellent pre-natal care, Dr. Healy and Dr. Collins for the safe delivery of Grace, and Dr. Forward and Dr. Bishop for their efforts in the delivery room.

PIERCEY - Doug and Renee (Burke) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby boy. Alexander Edward was born June 10, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., weighing 8 pds. 10 ozs. Alexander is welcomed by grandparents Denise Galway and Frank Brenton, Ed and Sharon Burke and Doug Piercey Sr. (Phyllis), and first-time great-grandmother Elizabeth Galway. Also welcoming Alexander are Aunts and Uncles Maria and Grant, Karen and Craig, Carol Ann, Catrina and Perry, Jonathan and Matthew and cousins Kyle, Ryley and Karaleena. Watching over Alexander from heaven in Nanny (Kathleen) Piercey. Mommy, Daddy and Alexander would like to thank Dr. Lacelle for her excellent prenatal care, and Dr. Duggan for Alexander's safe arrival They also want to extend their thanks to the caseroom nurses, and the nurses and staff of 5NB for their outstanding care. Mommy and Alexander want to send their thanks to Daddy and all our family and friends for their love and support during the pregnancy and since Alexander's arrival. We appreciate you more than you know!
To Our Sweet Boy,“We made a wish and you came true.”

PIKE / RUDOFSKY - Keith & Krysta are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Mila Rebecca Pike. Mila arrived on June 10, 2008 at 5:44 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. She is welcomed by first-time grandparents Judy and Dave Rudofsky, Olivia and Robert Pike, great-grandmother Blanche Handrigan as well as Aunt Allison, Uncle Blake, Uncle Mike & Aunt Rebecca. Sincere thanks to Dr. Pike and the extraordinary nurses and doctors in the Case Room and on 5 North B for their amazing care and support.

POWER (JONES) - "Twin Girls" Paul and Lynn are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Mark and Zachary's new sisters. Sarah Catherine and Sophie Lynn arrived on the 16^th of June, 2008, weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 7 lbs. 11 ozs. Mommy and Daddy would like to thank our family and friends for all their support and generosity. Sarah and Sophie look forward to meeting you all.

PURCHASE - Troy and Carol (Moores) and big sister Lauren are delighted to announce the arrival of a baby boy, John Edward Ralph, born June 13, 2008, weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. Proud grandparents are Rev. Ralph and Shirley Moores and Lester and Hazel Purchase. Thank you to Drs. Pike and Kamra.

RIGGS - Jennifer (O'Neill) and Andrew are happy to announce the safe arrival of their adorable baby girl, Lauren Yvonne born on June 12, 2008 weighing 8 lbs 11.5 ounces. Also welcoming Lauren are Nana and Papa O'Neill, Grandma and Grandpa Riggs, Uncle Sheldon, Great-Grandpa and Nanny Riggs, and many family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Power, Dr. Mercer, Dr. Kravitz, Nurse Juanita Holwell, Nurse Vanda Nauss, and Nurse Rose for the safe arrival and care of Lauren. Mommy and Lauren also want to thank Daddy and Nana O'Neill for their love and support during the labour and delivery.

ROCHE - Leslie and Corey are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Jason Thomas, born on June 20, 2008, at 6:29 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. Extremely proud grandparents, Peggy and Bill Roche, Gary Bethune and Valerie Mainville, and great-grandmother Jean Roche, welcome their precious addition to our families. Special thank you to doctors, nurses and staff from the case room who assisted in the delivery.

ROLLS/CONDON - John and Krista are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious baby girl, Jenna Catherine, born 6:17 p.m. on June 6, 2008, weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. Welcoming Jenna are first time grandparents Alfred and Cathy Condon and Audrey Rolls. Great-grandparents Harold and Catherine Ronayne, Bridget (Bridie) Condon and Daphne Rolls. Proud uncles Kieran and Matthew. Special thanks to nurse Robin Kennedy and to Dr. Pike and Dr. Mercer. Watching over Jenna from heaven is her grandfather Derek Rolls. Special thanks to all her family and friends especially Daddy and Nanny Condon for their support while Mommy was in labor.

RYAN - Nicole Frizzell and Blair Ryan are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby boy, Cody Francis, born June 7, 2008, at 4:58 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 1½ ozs. Welcoming Cody are proud grandparents, Francis and Brenda Frizzell and Francis and Helen Ryan; also great-grandparents, Dominic and Annie C. Leonard; as well as uncle Keith, aunt Jennifer and big cousin Colby born May 28, 2008. Aunt Bonnie and Colin can't wait to get home to shower him with kisses. Equally excited are aunt Danette, aunt Michaela and cousin Dylan. A special thank you to Dr. Cook, Dr. Bartellas, the nurses in the case room and on 5NB for the amazing care. Mommy and Cody would also like to thank Daddy for all his love and support during labor and delivery, and can't wait for his safe arrival home to us the end of July.

SHEPPARD - Jamie and Peggy (Chipman) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Ivanie Rachel, born 9:22 a.m. on June 25, 2008, weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. Welcoming Ivanie are very proud and loving grandparents Ray and Lillian Chipman, Spaniard's Bay and Jim and Judy Sheppard, Harbour Grace South. Also welcoming Ivanie are Aunt Sherri, Uncle Dwayne, and cousin Madilyn, Aunt Nicole and Kenny and Aunt Cathy and Uncle Gerard. A special thanks to friends and family for their love and support and to the nurses and doctors of the Health Sciences Centre for their wonderful care.

STOCKLEY (CHAPLIN) - Ken, Lynn & big sister Monika are thrilled to announce the arrival of Katie Lynn, born June 30, 2008 at 8:50 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 5.5 oz. Proud grandparents are Neil & Olga Chaplin and Ken & Ruby Stockley. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Karl Misik and Dr. Erica Howse for their exceptional pre & post natal care and Dr. Martin, Nurse Millicent Squires, case room Nurse/Midwife Robyn Beaudry, and Dad for their incredible support and coaching during Katie's speedy delivery. Mommy and Daddy would like to thank family and friends for their support and generosity.

SULLIVAN/FOWLOW  - Love at First Sight. First time parents Kurt Sullivan and Krista Fowlow are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Clara Elizabeth, born June 22, 2008 weighing 8 lbs 5 oz. Excited to welcome Clara to the family is big brother Dufferin the dog, grandparents Keith and Karen Fowlow and Barry and Sandra Sullivan, Uncle Scott, Uncle Mark, Aunt Annette and many great aunts and uncles.  Clara is fortunate to have three great-grandparents who also celebrated her arrival: Daisy Fowlow, Leslie Sullivan and Pearl Glover. Special thanks to our friends and family for their love and support, as well as, Dr. Lacelle and the wonderful nurses at the Health Sciences Centre for their exceptional care.

SUTTON  - Darrell, Leigh Anne & big sister Ella are thrilled to announce the arrival of Claire Ayn, born June 18^th, 2008 at 8:47 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. Proud Grandparents are Clarence & Sheila Waddleton and Alphonsus & Marjorie Sutton of Trepassey; as well as Great-Grandmothers Irene Waddleton & Violet McCarthy. Special thanks to Dr. Howse & Dr. Cook, case room nurses Annette, Denise & Aunt Tammy & all the nurses of 5NB.

SWAIN - Francis and Shelly (O'Keefe) are so excited on the arrival of their precious baby girl, Brooke Helena. Brooke was born June 8, 2008, at 12:35 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. 11 ounces. Sharing in the joy are very proud grandparents Robert and Helen O'Keefe and Alfred and Betty Swain. Also very happy to finally meet baby Brooke are cousins Crayton, Chloe, Austin, Blake, Rylan, Kara and the big boys in Edmonton. Watching over Brooke at all times is her uncle Robert. Special thanks to Dr. Healey and Dr. Hillman for their excellent prenatal care. Many thanks to all the hospital staff, especially Kathy Broaders for her wonderful care through delivery.

TENNENT - Don and Kay Tennent are delighted to announce the arrival of their granddaughter Sara Rae Tennent, 7 lbs. 8 oz. in New Hampshire on June 11, 2008. First child for happy parents Iain and Amy.

WILLIS - Glenn and Donna (Walbourne) are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of Katie Helena Ruth on June 26, 2008, weighing 4 lbs. 15 oz. Welcoming Katie are super excited grandparents Don and Marilyn Walbourne (St. John's) and Frank and Ivy Willis (Fogo); great-grandmother Ruth O'Keefe and great-aunt Theresa Meaney. Also celebrating Katie's birth are Uncle Craig, Uncle Randy, Aunt Cheryl and cousins Brandon and Blair. Special guardian angel Uncle Colin watches over Katie from heaven. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kravitz, Dr. Young, Dr. Murphy, Dr. Carpenter, Dr. Healey and Dr. Kennedy. There are no words to express our appreciation for the amazing care mommy and Katie received from the nurses and staff on 5NB in the weeks leading to the big day. Special thanks to Nurse Lois for her excellent care and friendship. Thanks to the case room nurses for their exceptional care especially Lorna, Robin, Heather, Juanita and Charlene. Mommy, daddy and Katie send a special thanks to our wonderful families and friends for their love and support.