Contest Results

Not only does our little (sometimes smirky) angel have some new fabulous costumes, but she also has a new name.



Thanks to the Fondly, Sam readers who suggested names for Jules.

Some of the names were outstanding, but just had to be rejected.

For example, the name Turtle - it's a strong entry, but it rhymes with "girdle" and the mocking from other kids would be endless.

Or Thomas - again, a solid effort here. However, when spelled backwards, the name is "samoht," which is problematic for legal reasons which are incalculable.

It was hard to choose from these beautiful names. We decided to keep Jules as her first name. That's what we've called her for her whole life. She will have two middle names - she's got way too much personality to settle for one. Her name is Jules Makana Marie.

Thanks to Masa for Makana - this little girl truly is a gift to us. And we're so glad that Uncle Masa is in her life.

Marie is Oma/Rita/Traci's mom's middle name. Oma/Rita/Traci's mom was the one who picked up Jules from the hospital when she was born, serving as a temporary foster parent. "Just for a week or two - until we find a home," said the case worker.

I guess it turned out that Jules found her own home.