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Samuel John *Sam* and Jennifer Nicole *Jen*
...Proud Parents To...
DS: Jude Hamilton Luis (3)
DS/DD: Luke Ryan Thomas / Elisabeth Rachel Grace (newborn)

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It has been two years since we last updated, and since, then, Sam and I recently became the proud parents of twins! Our son and daughter, Luke Ryan Thomas and Elisabeth Rachel Grace, are absolutely perfect and a joy to have at home.

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Luke is definitely the more outgoing of the two. He loves to be around people, but is especially fond of Daddy and his big brother. We chose his name because we really liked it and thought it went well with Jude's name. His first middle name, Ryan, is after my brother's middle name, and Thomas was another that we liked.

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Elisabeth is a lot quieter and is content just to be held. She has a wonderful personality and always seems to be happy with a smile on her face. Her first name we chose because we were in love with it, and she just seems like an Elisabeth. Her first middle name, Rachel, if for my sister's first name, and Grace was another that we liked and thought went well with the other two.

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Jude is only three, but he understands that the twins are here to stay. He's a wonderful big brother and loves to show off the babies to anyone who comes to our house. He can quite often be found with the twins, content to watch them, tickle them, and make them smile. They are enamored with him, and he with them, as he loves to watch them laugh. He's thrilled to have a brother and can't wait until he and Luke get to play Hot Wheels together. He's very protective of Elisabeth, calling her his baby sister and always giving her hugs and kisses.

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Jude has started preschool, which he loves. He's at the same facility where he attended daycare since he was an infant. He enjoys playing outside with the other boys, but also loves to draw and read. His favorite toy at the moment are still his cars and trucks, and he has recently become very fascinated with police cars and fire trucks.

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Sam and I are still working at our same jobs. He's more often anchoring the newscasts rather than being a field reporter. I'm still teaching sixth grade but may perhaps consider another grade in a couple of years. For right now, though, we are happy with all that we have, and we're blessed to be the parents of three beautiful children.

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Jennifer Nicole
Loving the Names:
Ariella Michelle Rene, Carrie Elisabeth Marie, Faith Monica Reese
Cade Preston, Grant William, Jude Hamilton

This message was edited 3/21/2006, 3:01 PM