Saturday, December 31, 2011

What's the meaning?

We have been blessed with 2 beautiful children! When Jimmy and I were discussing names for our babies we wanted them to be meaningful to them and us. So, we made the lists of names we liked with meanings associated, then, when our beautiful babies were born we picked the name that struck us most looking into their eyes to see who and what they could become. Here is what we chose for Savannah:
Savannah Celeste Thomas

She is named for Savannah Steed in Gerald Lund's series "The Work and the Glory." In this book Savannah is a little red headed, bright blue-eyed girl with more spunk than most. She is incredibly stubborn and has unwavering faith. She is outspoken, and direct. When our little girl was born with red hair, we felt that Savannah was the name for her (if you know anything about our Savannah, she is much like Savannah Steed).
Her middle name is a goal that we hope she sets. When she thinks of her name Celeste, we hope that it will be a reminder of what she is living for, aspiring to, and the kind of person she wants to become. The Celestial Kingdom is where we all want to be together after this life.


Terrance Robert Thomas

Terrance has a special name. He is named for my father and Jimmy's father (Terrance Patrick Buhr and Robert David Thomas). These are 2 of the greatest men in our lives. Each with a million wonderful attributes. We hoped as Terrance learned his name and got to know each of his grandpas, that he would want to be like them. He already has a special bond with each of them and has since he was born. As he grows, if he can adopt the best attributes of our dads, what an amazing person he will grow to be! Strong, hardworking, having a great sense of humor, full of service, desiring to do what's right, loving nature, yearning for learning, and handsome to boot!

Soon we will be announcing the birth of our second son.... We will post pictures and a name filled with meaning for him and for us!!!