What is in a NAME?

The name Melanie means BLACK.
The name Sarah means PRINCESS.
The name Kara means PURE.

The name Ethan means FIRM; STEADFAST.
The name Kyle means HANDSOME.
The name Timothy means TO HONOR GOD.
Kyle's original name was supposed to be Ethan. But, when he was born he didn't resemble and Ethan to me. Thank goodness I was able to think of a new name BEFORE I left the hospital. I love Kyle's name. He is handsome, and he does honor God!

Melanie on the other hand is not black. She is definitely white, and pure. I'm not too big on the "princess" idea for little girls. I believe that if you call them your "little princess" they will turn into a "royal" pain in the @$$! Melanie doesn't have any princess themed stuff, toys, blankets, etc. And we don't refer to her as our princess.

I had my tubes tied after she was born. She will be my last baby. My last off spring, my last child. My last. I want her to have the most perfect name, just like my son has.

I feel like this is so difficult. My husband hates the name Sarah. I hate the name Melanie. But, if I legally change her name to Kara-which is my first choice, I have to change everything in her life. And then remind everyone her "new" name over and over and over again for the next 6 months. What is a Mom to do?

I know I'm pathetic people. I know. Can you beleive I'm loosing sleep over this? PATHETIC!

Change her name or not to change her name-that is the question?

Since before Melanie was born I have struggled with picking out her name. Duane never wanted to discuss it, and when she was born I felt so much pressure to pick the most appropriate name. I feel like I have failed! Duane in turn suggested the name Melanie. Which I went along with because I didn't want to seem selfish. There is just something about her name that just doesn't quite work for me. I can't pin point it. It's anywhere from it sounding so childish-never grown up, too cutsie, and rhyming with "smellanie". I just don't like the name. I realize I have suggested changing her name at1 week of age to Kara Melanie McGurk. But, that didn't work out because her birth certificate would never be changed. And I didn't want her to go through her life having to explain her name change and filling out additional papers through out her life just because her MOTHER couldn't get it right. So it was never changed. However, this time I wouldn't change her name at all. We would simply call her by her middle name which is Sarah-and I LOVE IT! Believe it or not, I constantly call her Ms. Melanie Sarah all day long. So I'm sure she already knows that's her name.
So people, tell me what you think. Should this very pretty girl be Melanie or Sarah? OR should I make the LEGAL name change to Kara Melanie McGurk?

Melanie's 1st. Workout Video

Alright ladies, let's do some leg lifts. You can do it, feel the burn. AND KEEP IT GOING.
Apparently, all the walking my neighbors and I do is paying off. Melanie is enjoying her own daily workout.

Backyard Fun

I am still learning how to adjust this whole blog thing. I want the pics to be more centered and occupy the page more evenly, along with my words. Apparently it's not working. Enjoy the pictures anyway. Melanie seems to be enjoying the grass... and the way it taste. Brownie seems to like it too.

Random Pics

These are just random photos.
BIG Brother Kyle feeding his sister. They are so cute together, so special.
Melanie is attempting to scoot backwards. I love how she lifts her leg off the ground as if she is doing leg exercises.
Melanie playing in her Jumperoo. How cute is the bandana?
ORANGES, ORANGES, ORANGES...What is it with Melanie & Oranges?
I love my new blocks Grandma, thank you.
Melanie loves her Koala Bear that Kyle and I made for her at the Build A Bear Workshop when she was still baking in my tummy.

SWING Melanie SWING

My dad and husband built this patio for us to enjoy. And ever since Melanie was born i couldn't wait to put up a swing for her to enjoy. Kyle has one too and uses it on occasion. I don't think he gets the same thrill as when he can go HIGH on the swings at the park.

Toot Toot

Melanie goes "toot, toot" in her bath!