Medowie has welcomed our newest residents, in the cherub-like faces of five new little people.

We celebrate the last tiny Medowie residents of 2016, and the very first tiny residents of 2017.

In the last days of 2016, little Charlie and Evie were welcomed into their families.

Charlie Daniel Hitchcock was our last Medowie baby for 2016 and joined his siblings Zac, Lily and Ashley.

Evie Ann Blayden is the daughter of Loren Skaines and Anthony Blayden.

She joins her six siblings, Ella, Cruz, Brax, Kobe, Emma and Noah, who are all already besotted with her.

In the first days of 2017, three families welcome their new bundles of joy.

Isla Rose O’Neill is the daughter of Nicole and Eoin O’Neill, and joins her doting siblings Cara and Frank.

Jacob Cooper Elliott is the son of Alison and Chad Elliott and joins his two big brothers Blake and Carter.

Addison Kirra Lake is the daughter of Ellyne and Josh Lake, and is adored already by her proud big sister, Allira.

Nicole O’Neill, mother of sweet little Isla, told News Of The Area, “We are over the moon to have her in our arms, and looking forward to raising our family in our wonderful community.”

News Of The Area sends warm wishes and congratulations to all parents in Medowie of new babies.

May you have the support needed to raise strong, confident and happy young people.

By Rachael VAUGHAN