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what's in a name


chris and i faced a unique challenge with this pregnancy--coming up with another girl name that we both liked. it was difficult. with claire, we both liked it right away, but we struggled finding a boy's name. this pregnancy, we immediately had a boy's name, but struggled choosing a girl's name. mya was our choice simply because we both thought it was beautiful. the selection of her middle name was a bit deeper than that. my grandma arlene passed away in october 2007. she was so very special to me and represented so many qualities that i can only hope my daughters possess. my grandma was loving, kind, strong, independent, intelligent, and so very generous in every way possible. she loved to read, travel, garden, laugh and possessed a great sense of humor. she liked things to look just so and really strived to make everyone happy. i can only hope that these same qualities and joys are modeled and encouraged in our girls' lives. so it is with great love and admiration that our newest addition was named in honor of my grandma.

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heather said…
She is beautiful, congratulations.

Nick and Heather
May 19, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Anonymous said…
she is adorable! Glad everything worked out great! Hope all is well now that you are home!

Love ya,
Jessica
May 20, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
I think her name is beautiful and I love when names have meanings behind them. I think that Mya will possess all the qualities of your grandmother and more (and perhaps feel close to her because she is her namesake).

Glad to hear that you are home - how is big sister Claire doing and big doggie Sophie?
May 20, 2009 at 3:34 AM
mom said…
what a beautiful baby, I am so happy for you guys.
What a beautiful family you have Chris, it is truely a blessing for you.
Congradulations, can't wait to meet my new granddaughter.

love you guys
May 22, 2009 at 1:51 AM
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