Transcribed "Birth Announcements", for Saturday, December 20, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. CADIGAN - FOOTE- Maureen and Craig are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their darling baby boy, David Joseph Foote, on November 29, 2003 at 5:13 p.m. at the HSC, St. John`s, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. Proud first time grandmother Anna Foote of St. John`s, and third grandchild for Margaret Cadigan of Logy Bay. Loving Guardian Angels, Poppy David Foote and Poppy Joseph Cadigan are smiling down on him from heaven. Special thank-you to Dr. Kum for his excellent prenatal care, as well as all the doctors and nurses in the caseroom and on 5NB at the Womens Health Center, especially Dr. O`Grady and Dr. Tucker. December 19, 2003 GILMORE/PICCOTT - Kevin & Cindy are pleased to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Breanna Nicole, baby sister for big brothers Ryan, Devin & Tyler. Born at HSC, Nov. 2, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. Proud grandparents are Neil & Grace Piccott of Mt. Pearl, Charlie & Thelma Friersen, Berry & Connie Gilmore of Houston, Texas. Special thanks to Dr. O`Grady & Dr. Roche, all the nurses & staff of the caseroom & 5 North B. Also special thanks to Daddy for great support. December 19, 2003 GOODRIDGE - Freddy & Tracy (nee Ryan) and big brothers Cody & Colin, of Aquaforte, are thrilled to announce the arrival of Kyle Jody, our newest addition! Kyle was born on November 6, 2003 at 2:05 a.m. at the Womens Health Center. He weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz. Kyle is welcomed by grandparents Bill & Jacqueline Ryan of Ferryland and Fred & Patsy Goodridge of Renews. Great-grandparents Susie Kavanagh, Anne Ryan & David and Terry Goodridge. Also Uncle Jody & Aunt Nancy, Uncle Tyler, Uncle Darryl, Aunt Kim and Uncle Jonathan, cousins Mackenzie and Braeden. We would like to thank caseroom nurses Margaret Ann & Ruth and Dr. Roche for her excellent prenatal care and delivery. Mommy would like to say a very special thanks to Daddy and Nanny Jacqueline for all their support during labor and delivery. Welcome to the world Kyle, we love you! December 19, 2003 HOGAN - Des and Cathie Sullivan (nee Godden) are thrilled to announce the birth of their first grandchild, Niamh Catherine. Niamh was born on November 25, 2003 in Cambridge, MA to proud parents Phil and Erin (Sullivan) Hogan. Niamh will spend her first Christmas with family and friends in St. John`s. December 19, 2003 JAMES - Christian is proud to announce the early arrival of his baby brother Benjamin Charles Edward born on December 04 at 12:58 p.m., weighing 9 lbs., 63/4 ozs. Very happy parents Barry and Suzanne James. Special thanks to Dr. Kravitz and her team at the Womens Health Centre especially Aunt Nancy and Betty. We would like to thank all our friends and family for all their love and support, extra special thanks to Auntie Paula and Nanny James. Also special thanks to Dr. Kathleen Halley for once again taking such great care of mommy during pregnancy. December 19, 2003 O`BRIEN - Prayers do come true! Alexander Michael was born November 24, 2003 at 5:20 a.m., weighing 6 lbs, 61/2 ozs. Shelley (Meaney) and Mike are thrilled with the safe birth of their first child. Nanny (Anne) and Poppy (Mike) O`Brien are delighted with his arrival. Nanny (Monica) Meaney is sending angels from Heaven to watch over him. Alex is welcomed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Words cannot express the thanks and appreciation we extend to Dr. O`Grady and her team at the WHC, especially Janet Barbour, for their special prenatal care. Special thanks to Dr. Parsons for the safe delivery of Alex, and to all the caseroom nurses at the HSC, especially Lisa Madden, and the entire staff of 5NB for their excellent care of Alex and Mommy. Our lives are complete with him in it. December 19, 2003 PARSONS / CLARKE - Deanna Parsons and Noel Clarke proudly announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Noella. Baby Elizabeth was born October 19, 2003 at HSC and weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Greta and Chesley Parsons of Corner Brook and Edith Clarke and the late Norman Clarke of Norris Pt. The Christening of Elizabeth Noella Clarke will be held on December 28, 2003 at Gower Street United Church. December 19, 2003 PINE - Emily proudly introduces her baby brother, Michael James Thomas. A second small hand to hold for Jason and Deena (Hickey). Michael arrived safely and very quickly on October 3, 2003, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. Grandparents, Jim and Andrea Hickey, Louis Pine, and Moira and Larry Boyd are delighted to have another smile to brighten their day! Proud great-grandparents, James and Loretta Hickey, Jean Ricketts and Moira Sparkes are delighted with the new addition. Special thanks to Dr. Cherry Pike and all the nurses at the WHC (especially Lisa and Kim for taking care of mommy and Michael). Thank you to daddy for being a great coach, and special thanks to Auntie Corinna for all her love and support. December 19, 2003 POWER - Roy and Christine (Harte) are pleased to announce the birth of their baby girl - Caelen Grace, on December 9, 2003. Caelen is welcomed by her grandparents Derm and Mary Harte of Witless Bay and Pat and Hilda Power of Bay Bulls, as well as her great-grandparents Gertrude Shea, Mercedes Harte and Sheila O`Driscoll. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Johanne Lacelle and the nurses of the caseroom and 5NB at the WHC. Mommy would also like to thank Daddy and Aunts Lenora and Annette for all their support and encouragement. December 19, 2003 POWER, Mason Thomas - Finally, I got someone to play with, says proud big brother Matthew! Proud Parents, Jennifer and David are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second child. Mason Thomas was born on December 16, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds and 61/2 ounces. Very proud grandparents Anne and Gene Power and Bernadette McFarlane. Extra special thanks to mom`s great coaches Daddy and Nanny Rich and all the nurses and staff in the case room of the Women`s Institute. Someone Special Someone Dear Someone New To Love Is Here! December 19, 2003 ROWE (Kieley) - Jeff and Judy Rowe are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Stephanie Ellen, weighing 7 lbs 7 ozs, on November 20 at the IWK Grace Hospital in Halifax. Stephanie is welcomed with love by proud grandmothers Joan Rowe and Patricia Kieley, and a large circle of family and friends. December 19, 2003 STACK - Trudy (nee Boland) and Fred are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of their first handsome son, Brady Joseph, weighing 4 pounds 83/4 ounces, and their third beautiful daughter, Chelsey Joy, weighing 5 pounds 41/4 ounces. Twins, Brady and Chelsey were born at the Women`s Health Centre, HSC on September 17, 2003. Big sister Holly (age 2) and Nanny, Doris Boland of St. John`s are thrilled with their births. Watching over Brady and Chelsey from Heaven is big sister Hailey, Poppy Boland and Nanny and Poppy Stack. Also welcoming them are their half-siblings (Tara, Corey, Kellie, Ashley and Jordan) and a wide circle of extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the HSC caseroom, especially Doctors Michelle Suga and Joan Crane. Thanks also to Dr. Terry O`Grady for her extra special prenatal care. ³The birth of our precious twins was a wonderful and blessed event that has made our family truly complete. December 19, 2003