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Rob and Susan Britting of Albany were blessed March 9 th , 2011 with the arrival of son, Blake, and daughter, Keeley. This pair was an addition to brothers, Caleb (12) and Levi (13). Rob coaches for the Albany Lions and Susan is a diagnostician for A.I.S.D. At Susan’s six week appointment, the doctor saw double on the ultrasound and said, “There’s the heartbeat and oh my, here’s baby B’s heartbeat.” It was Rob’s birthday, so Susan surprised him that evening at dinner. He initially thought she was kidding! There are twins on Susan’s side of the family, but both were still stunned for the frst few weeks. Susan shared, “It’s been such a transition. We were married in April 2010 and found out we were pregnant in July. It’s been a wonderful experience, but so challenging. Having two is so much work, but at the same time, very rewarding!”

Hunter and Jennifer Hanner, recently welcomed fraternal twin boys, Caleb Chase and Clayton Zachary on March 7, 2011. Upon hearing the news that they were expecting twins, Hunter just laughed, while Jennifer said, “I almost had a panic attack! We had planned on having two children total, so I was in shock. Hunter has been a rock the entire time.” Big brother, Benton Blayne (3) likes to pat their backs to help them burp! Typical boy. All three Hanner boy’s middle names are after their uncles. Jennifer

ABOVE Susan Britting surprised her husband, Rob, with the news of twins on his birthday. It tooks weeks after their birth for the reality to set in, but they agree it has been a wonderful experience. LEFT Aaron and Jessica Kirkland will welcome fraternal twins, Samuel and Maisy, in September.