Jake and Angela Fluchel of St. Louis announce the birth of their twin daughters, Natalie Joann, 19 inches, 4 pounds, 14 ounces, and Ellie Adelaide, 17.25 inches, 4 pounds, 9 ounces. They were born Dec. 12 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Maternal grandparents are Tom and Mary Jo Farhatt of St. Louis.
Paternal grandparents are Jim and Sue Fluchel of St. Louis.