the name

Well, I started this blog as a journal for you, to give you an idea of what was going on with your family while I was pregnant with you. First and far most, we don't have a name picked out quite yet. We know that you were conceived shortly after my father passed away. It would mean the world to me to incorporate a name that is strong in the Torrey family as a remembrance of your grandfather. If we were to do that, we would of course also use your grandfather Thomas's name. The other option that your father and I are considering are non family names and sticking with our current Irish/Scottish name theme. Your big brother Sean has picked out a name for you, Nicholas. The family name would likely be Aaron Glen Thomas or Aaron Alexander Thomas , Aaron being Ian's dad's first name and Glen being my father's first name, or Alexander being a strong Torrey name, my uncle is James Alexander Jr. and my grandfather was James Alexander Sr.
Non family names that Ian & I both like is Liam. I like Gavin but Ian keeps saying it reminds him of the love boat.

Whatever we choose, it has certainly been the most difficult name to pick. I feel you kick in my belly all of the time. You don't like it when I lay down and you are the quietest when I am moving (which is often, because your two year old brother Aidan is quite the handful lately).

Sean is excited to meet you, he often puts his hands on my belly hoping to feel you move. It amazes me on how determined he is to name you.

Love, Mom