Sunday, December 19, 2010

What's In A Name?

For the most part, people pick a name for their child for one of three reasons, they like the name, its meaning and/or family significance. So it was no surprise that many people have asked us, "How did you guys come up with the name, Caleb?" In fact, I can remember them asking us the same thing with Elyse, and I had the exact same response. We chose the name because of all three reasons above. We love the name, there is family significance to the name and the most important, the meaning.

Elyse Irene: (Elyse) God is my oath, (Irene) peaceful and was Nate's grandmother's name
Caleb William: (Caleb) faithful and devoted to the Lord, (William) will to desire and protect and is Natalie's father's name

Hope to get videos up soon of Elyse meeting Caleb for the first time!

8 comments:

Sandy said...

Love the picture's of the kids!Can't wait to see more.

Love Nana G.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your adoption. Such a sweet baby boy.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. You will be busy this next year.
Aunt Betty

Jeremiah and Stephanie said...

He is adorable! We can't wait to meet him. With that being said I was hoping we could stop by sometime before Christmas but I'll get back to you on that.

Vicki said...

She is one happy big sister!! Congratulations again!!! Merry Christmas to your family!!

Anonymous said...

Elyse has her hands full with a new baby brother, looks like she is enjoying it.
Love,Grand K

Tiffany said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to meet him!

Anonymous said...

Miss him soooo much but my heart is touched by the huge smile on Elyse's face. Looking forward to talking soon...after Christmas perhaps. Hope all is really well.
Blessings and Love, Rande

Shawn and Amelia said...

Perfect names for perfect kiddos - Elyse's smile says it all!!