Thursday, February 25, 2010

Feathering Our Nest
















Madie's bedding came in today and we were able to put the last touches on her nursery. I am so happy with the results! Mike worked so hard and probably took on tasks he would've never imagined. Now all we need is our little princess!










Sunday, January 31, 2010

What's in a Name?

Madie Lou McQuitty is due April 9, 2010. Mike and I could not be more excited and dream about our life with her every day. When we learned that God would be blessing us with a precious little girl, it didn't take long to decide on her name. Madie (pronounced May -Dee) was my great-grandmother's, lovinginly referred to as Momma Chambers, name. The thing I remember most about her was how strong and sassy she was. She raised a house full of boys and kept them all in line. I remember visiting her little home in Cross Cut, Texas which was always smelled of good home cooking. I might mention she also raised one of the great loves of my life, my Granddaddy. So naming my little girl after her just seemed right. Lou comes from a long line of strong women in our family. My grandmother's middle name was Lou as is Mike's grandmothers. And of course, the greatest woman I know, it is my sweet mom's middle name as well. I hope she gets Nana's ability to get people to follow her, Granny's sweet disposition and Mom's heart of gold. So you see, Madie Lou is more than a name, it is a mixture of all the women we love most rallying around the little girl that will steel our hearts.