What's in a Name?

     Since my last entry the job of picking out a name for you is still ongoing! I jumped the gun announcing you would be a Caitlyn.  There has been some indecision that the name previously chosen is not the one Mom and Dad want anymore.  Things come up and other's situation tend to sway this choice as it did years ago with your Aunt Natalie.

     In 1988, the year aunt Natalie was born we were deciding on names for boys and girls. We were sure the name for our "son",  if it were to be  a boy,  would have the name Jacob.  Of course we shared this with everyone that we had chosen this name. This was the only boy name we had picked out because we liked it so well.  Others,  within our family, were also with child and had discussed their choices as well for their child when the time came.  It was our understanding that Jacob was never mentioned from this person,  as a matter of fact they had a mentioned a few other names to us .  This other family member had the advantage of giving birth 2 weeks before us and had a boy.  Low and behold to us, out of the blue,  they called their son "Jacob".  It was kind of funny but still put a question in our mind. Should we stick with our name choice.  We decided that we would stick with Jacob.  It didn't matter to us because we liked the name.  Well your Aunt was a girl and it didn't matter.  So Natalie it was.

    I think Mom and Dad have a name picked out now that they really like.  We will leave this our little secret for now.  No sense giving the neighbor down the street or friends and family anymore ideas for their child.  They can google up a name of their own.

Busy Summer Before your arrival

     Fun vacation week for G Ma and G Daddy. Took a few days and visited the shore of  Lake Michigan. Walked some beaches, saw some landmarks and shopped. Finished up the week with a wedding. Mommy's college room mate, Michelle Kiefer, Got married on June 30th. Mommy was maid of honor and Taylor was flower girl. Your sister Taylor did an amazing job and was really good all weekend. She is growing up so fast. Mommy cried giving her speech at the reception and blamed it on YOU and hormones. Can you believe that? You are getting the blame already. hahahahaha.

     I think mom and dad have decided on a name for you. The spelling of it is still in question. Caitlin, Caitlyn or Catelyn are the choices. I think they have ruled out the latter because they don't want a nickname of Catie. I prefer the Caitlyn with the "y". We will see. "Ann" is your middle name choice after someone on both sides of the family.

     Before your arrival in about 4 months we have another 2 weddings to attend. Including your aunt Natalie and Jeremy on Sept. 14th.  Soon though you will be here and we will never remember how it was without you..... Just like Taylor has always seemed to be here. Time flies!!!!!! I am praying for your continued healthy development and can't wait to hold you before the end of this year, 2012.... Rest up Baby Girl!!