We've been enjoying our easy-going Saturdays of late: we start out with one of German's football games, then we do any necessary jobs, and then we top it off with family fun like swimming, bike riding, fort building, and of course college football.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Just to Clarify...
I've received multiple questions/guesses as to the name of our newest boy. I thought I'd explain.
Marshall - Marshall Islands - We wanted to name this guy after his uncles Joel, Chad, and James - our brothers that we've grown up with and watched become men who we admire. But we were at a total loss for some kind of letter combination representing their names or LDS missions. This was quite stressful for me and occupied many of my thoughts during those restless nights. The day before I went into labor a genius idea struck: Go to a map and find the midpoint (or thereabouts) of their three different missions. With a little stretch, you'll land on the Marshall Islands. (Adam- after you go on a mission, we'll change his name if the midpoint moves!)
Erich - This is after a man we both knew in Germany who was always true to what he believed in and stood up for his faith, even though it went against popular thought and despite a lack of family support. He also had a great sense of humor!
Marshall - Marshall Islands - We wanted to name this guy after his uncles Joel, Chad, and James - our brothers that we've grown up with and watched become men who we admire. But we were at a total loss for some kind of letter combination representing their names or LDS missions. This was quite stressful for me and occupied many of my thoughts during those restless nights. The day before I went into labor a genius idea struck: Go to a map and find the midpoint (or thereabouts) of their three different missions. With a little stretch, you'll land on the Marshall Islands. (Adam- after you go on a mission, we'll change his name if the midpoint moves!)
Erich - This is after a man we both knew in Germany who was always true to what he believed in and stood up for his faith, even though it went against popular thought and despite a lack of family support. He also had a great sense of humor!
Monday, September 5, 2011
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