News

Check here frequently for the latest family news and headlines! If you have some news to report, let me know, and I will post it!

Congrats Becky and Dale...Announcing Brendan Gabriel Arnold!
Reported by Jan Waugaman on 2007-11-06
	Greetings from sunny Florida. Just wanted to let you all know that we are grandparents once again. Announcing Brendan Gabriel Arnold, born at 3:41 PM, Tuesday, November 6, 2007. He was 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 22 inches long. Becky and baby are fine and healthy. Light hair, looks like Aiden.
Welcome Skye Elizabeth Halpin!
Reported by Mary Jo Oliver on 2007-09-21
	Miss Skye Elizabeth has arrived. 7.06 oz. 20 inches long and born into this world at 7:47 pm, September 21, 2007. God is SO good! Skye's arrival was very long.
More News from the Pollocks! Introducing Cooper!
Reported by Mary Jo Oliver on 2007-09-20
	Good news for Jen and Jim Pollock and their newest addition, Cooper! Go check out their blog to read more!
News from the Pollocks
Reported by Rick (via Aunt Jo) on 2007-06-21
	Jen and Jim Pollock will be adopting a baby boy, named Cooper, very shortly. I was recently informed by Aunt Jo of Jen's blog and their journey is one to be admired. They are adopting from Vietnam and Jen goes through and details the process they have to follow. Its compelling reading, so go check out her blog when you get a chance. Congratulations to both of you guys!
ThemSmedleys got a bun in the oven!
Reported by Rick Beley on 2007-06-12
	As per Kelly, they are expecting their second child! Congratulations guys! The little one should be coming in right around Christmas!
Natalia completes the Trifecta
Reported by Rick & Natalia on 2007-06-02
	This morning at about 8:30 am Natalia passed her Pennsylvania State real estate exam. Once she receives her license (a few paperwork details) she will now be licensed in THREE states! (NJ, DE, and PA). So...now, if you need a realtor, you have one less state where you can use an excuse and NOT give her a call! Congratulations Natalia!
Baby Boy Smith now "Brady Michael"
Reported by Patrick Smith on 2007-05-30
	The following is a note from PJ via his blackberry in the hospital: "No First Name has been upgraded to Brady Michael Smith!!!!"
Baby Boy Smith Arrives!
Reported by John Beley on 2007-05-30
	Baby "@" Smith was born about 7:30 this morning, after a very hectic ride to the hospital. They got to the hospital around 7:00am and didn't have time for any anesthetic, so he was born au natural. Mom and baby, and Dad, seem to be doing fine. Praise the Lord! Beth and PJ are still trying to decide on a name. You would think they might have had this resolved by now, wouldn't you? He came in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and is 20 inches long. Debbie and I are going down this afternoon to meet our 15th grandchild, and we will try to send pictures later tonight or tomorrow! And hopefully, his name!
Unfortunate Circumstances
Reported by John Beley on 2007-05-29
	I just got off the phone with Beth. They are in their new house but they have had a series of problems which they are still dealing with. After several visits, the cable guy left at 10:00 tonight and they finally have TV service, but still no internet connection. So they are still out of touch. But the bigger issue is that they cannot use their toilet, shower or sinks because they are all backing up. Apparently a contractor failed to remove some kind of plug that allows everything to drain into the city's sewage system. Saturday night everything started backing up and ruined the hardwood floor and some carpeting on the first floor, all of which now has to be replaced. And the problem still isn't fixed. Tomorrow they have to dig through the road to find and pull the plug. It has really been a frustrating few days for them. Those of us who have encountered similar problems can certainly identify with what they are experiencing.
Loss of two good YOUNG men...
Reported by Rick Beley on 2007-05-26
	Today Jim Earley celebrates his 30th birthday, congratulations bro! 12 days ago I paved the way, and now we look toward growing old!
It's A Girl!
Reported by Katie Halpin on 2007-05-22
	I just got back from my ultrasound, and I've attached my photos. They told me the baby is healthy, and they are 90% sure that she's a girl! Katie
Ryan Turns TWO!
Reported by Rick & Natalia on 2007-02-13
	Today, Ryan celebrates his second birthday! Hats of to Rick and Natalia for getting him to this age! :)
Lucy Turns 21
Reported by Rick & Natalia on 2007-02-07
	Lucy celebrates her 3rd birthday today, giving her 21 years of doggy year experience!
New Grandparents and a New Addition!
Reported by Mary Jo Oliver on 2007-02-04
	As proud grandparents to be, we are thrilled to announce that Katie & Michael are expecting their first baby in early October. {edited by rick: check out Michael and Katie's site in the links section}
NEED A REALTOR?
Reported by Rick on 2007-01-01
	Natalia is going full speed into a new career as a real estate agent. She has her license now in NJ and DE and will soon be pursuing PA as well. So, if you need a realtor, she is your agent!