One week old...already?

What's in a name?

I find it interesting how different people come to conclusions on how to name a child. It seems there are some people, who know from a very young age the names they want their children to be called.

Shawnie and I don't fall into that group.

It is fair to say, we have struggled a lot with what names are appropriate, desirable, and fit for the individual child. For at least one of our children there was clear direction on what the name should be (and what it shouldn't be). Otherwise, each child's name was part of a list of names that couldn't be finalized until the baby was born.

From the first list of girl names we compiled, Shawnie included the name Lydia. This name was inspired from a person in Shawnie's family history who is also a famous woman in LDS church history.

Lydia Knight is a true inspiration and hero. I hope our Lydia learns of her experiences and challenges. I hope she uses this great pioneer woman's example as an example in her life when life gets hard. While there are many things written about her life, this article sums up her life beautifully.

Remember Lydia, "God Rules!"

Intro to Lydia

New Baby GIRL!

We have all been waiting for a good while for this news, Lydia Kate Leonard was born Thursday May 6th, 2010 at 11:57am! She weighed in at a hefty 8lbs 11 oz and 19-3/4 inches long.

Shawnie and Lydia returned home this afternoon and both are doing very well!