The Times Advocate, 2008-01-23, Page 1010
Exeter Times—Advocate
2007 ISLE
ARRIVAL
Wednesday, January 3, 2008
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Ashleigh Mikayla
Durand
Born: April 8, 2007
Weight (birth): 5 lbs. 7 oz.
Weight (now): 18 lbs.
Birthplace: Brantford General Hospital,
Brantford
Parents: Shawn and Becky (Brantford)
Grandparents: Dave and Marilyn Durand
(Zurich), Ian and Kathy McMillan (London)
What I liked best about 2007: Being loved and
welcomed by all my family.
Christopher Jon
Ellerington
Born: October 17, 2007
Weight (birth): 6 lbs. 5 oz.
Weight (now): 12 lbs.
Birthplace: Stratford
Parents: Bryon and Crystal Ellerington
Siblings: Audrey Grace 2-1/2 years old
Grandparents: Tom and Judy Ellerington
(Centralia), Suzanne Davis (Exeter),
Mike and Cathy (Grand Bend)
What I liked best about 2007: Hanging out with
Mom, Dad and Audrey.
Robert "James"
Forrester
Born: May 17, 2007
Weight (birth): 7 lbs. 14 oz.
Weight (now): 19 lbs.
Birthplace: Stratford General Hospital
Parents: Shelly Forrester
and Jonathon Forrester
Siblings: Morgan 5 yrs
and Hannah 2 yrs - both sisters
Grandparents: Arnie Gingrich (Elmira),
Marie Martin (Waterloo),
Karrie Rowcliffe (Grand Bend)
Benjamin Michael
Durand
Born: January 25, 2007
Weight (birth): 7 lbs. 7 oz.
Weight (now): 21 lbs.
Birthplace: St. Joseph Hospital - London
Parents: Jason and Carrie (Clinton)
Grandparents: Dave and Marilyn Durand
(Zurich), Luitje and Margaret Kapp (Exeter)
What I liked best about 2007: Exploring,
playing with my cousins and being loved by all
my family.
Hailey Monica
Finkbeiner
Born: March 1, 2007
Weight (birth): 7 lbs. 11 oz.
Weight (now): 18-1/2 lbs.
Birthplace: Stratford General Hospital
Parents: Jason and Pam Finkbeiner
Siblings: Owen 2-1/2 yrs
Grandparents: Allan Keys (Exeter),
Rodger and Charlene Finkbeiner (Dashwood)
What I liked best about 2007: Following Owen
around, trying to play with him.
Payton Olivia Geoffrey
Born: October 22, 2007
Weight (birth): 7 lbs. 14 oz.
Weight (now): 12 lbs. 5 oz.
Birthplace: London Health Science Center
Parents: Jeremy and Sarah Geoffrey
Grandparents: John and Linda Wuerth (Exeter),
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey (Zurich)
What I liked best about 2007: Meeting my new
family.
Sierra Ashley Elford
Born: April 28, 2007
Weight (birth): 6 lbs. 9 oz.
Weight (now): 19 lbs.
Birthplace: Stratford General Hospital
Parents: Nathan and Angela Elford
Grandparents: Mike and Cindy Elford (Exeter),
Geno and Gerda Meyer (Fordwich)
What I liked best about 2007: Swimming is fun!
Tyson Kristopher
Finkbeiner
Born: November 8, 2007
Weight (birth): 7 lbs.
Weight (now): 12 lbs.
Birthplace: Stratford General Hospital
Parents: Jeff and Jackie Finkbeiner
Grandparents: Mike and Wendy Masse (Zurich),
Bob and Dianne Finkbeiner (Shipka)
Ryan Kenneth Bradley
Gibson
Born: July 5, 2007
Weight (birth): 8 lbs. 7 oz.
Weight (now): 24 lbs. 13 oz.
Birthplace: St. Joseph's Hospital, London
Parents: Don and Carla Gibson
Siblings: Darah 12, Emily 10, Evan 5 years old
Grandparents: Marg and Ken Caldwell, Clinton,
Nina Gibson, Harriston
What I liked best about 2007: I love playing
every day with my big brother and having
Christmas with my family.