Babies of the year From a young, really young reader:

I would like to participate in Babies of the Year 2008. My name is Michael Angelo Izzo, born Tuesday, August 28th, 2007. My proud parents are Carmela Capone and Nick Izzo, and big sister Sabrina is so delighted to have me as her little brother after 9 years. Not only are they so proud of me, but my nonna Angela and nonno Mimi are too and so is my nonna Maria. They always tell me how blessed they are to have had me. I am waiting to be published in the paper so we can show all of Laval how beautiful and gorgeous I am. Thank you!



- Michael Angelo Izzo

And thank you, Michael, for introducing yourself to the people of Laval and to readers and friends of Courrier Laval Bilingual Edition with such charm, grace and eloquence.

In keeping with the spirit of hope, faith and love 'expressed' by little Michael, we will happily welcome other newborns of 2007 (such as Alyssa Tundi Harris) to our 2008 Babies of the Year Special Feature which will go to print on Sunday, January 27.

We invite Laval families who would like to have their newborns participate in this Free Family Album, to send their newborn's full name, picture, and date of birth, along with the names of siblings, parents, grandparents, and great grandparents before Tuesday, January 22, 2008. We'll gladly share your good news with the world. Please also provide a daytime telephone number for verification and information purposes.

If you are communicating with us by email, please send pictures and information as attachments to: john.fasciano@transcontinental.ca. Pictures (print copies) and information can also be sent by post, or delivered in person during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to 189 Laval Avenue, Laval, Qc, H7N 3V8. Please address letters to John Fasciano. For more information, please call (450) 667-4360, extension 288.

Photos: Michael, Alyssa

(Courrier Laval)