This time, agreeing on the name happened without a filibuster to the final hour (like with Brenden who was named about 20 minutes prior to out-processing the hospital). The fallback that we had somewhat agreed upon prior to her birth was “Cadence” (or some spelling derivation thereof). When we saw her though, she just didn’t seem like a Cadence to either of us. As we kept looking at her, both of us agreed that she looked like a Marissa… so Marissa Hazel it is.
Like Brenden, we were luckily able to clear the hospital after 24 hours… I hate hospitals. I think in a job like mine, where any little thing can prevent you from flying, you’re bred to avoid them like the plague (because as long as it’s not documented, you can still fly!). Anyway, after 24 hours at the hospital, it was good to be home and finally sleep (if you want to call it that with 2 uprooted kids) in my own bed.
Introductions were just as entertaining. This time, the animals (cat and dogs) really didn’t care; Brenden has them pretty immune to kids. But Brenden just stared and stared with a “who or what the hell is that, and why is it in the house” look… and then tried petting her like he pets the animals.
Little does he know that he’ll be ultimately charged with her protection and safe-keeping as he grows up! Until then, I guess I’ll count my blessings now for the next few years before they start stealing each others toys or crossing the “be-no” line in the backseat of the car.
Welcome home little Marissa…
So adorable!!! Enjoy every minute and congrats again on your new bundle of sweet baby girl!
YAY!!
How sweet! The pictures never fail – I’m looking forward to seeing the baby girl bearometer!
ah… I guess I’ll give it away now: Brenden had the “Bearometer”… I didn’t want to do the exact same thing for Marissa, so we got her a stuffed monkey instead named… the APE-TAPE!
love the video :)
Everyone at work loved the picture of Marissa. Great job! Cant wait to hold her next week. See you soon!
Congrats guys!! What a beautiful baby girl and beautiful name!!!
Beautiful! Congratulations! Love the name and love the video. Can’t wait to meet her.
Love the pic Trav! Looking forward to Ape-Tape.
I am so excited to see her (and all of you) later this month.
Gorgeous. Pam and Trav, I might need you guys to take a decent picture of Grayson for his birth announcement!
will do Kim – and BTW, I think that’s a great name for a boy.
Brenden “petting” Marissa is the sweetest thing EVER!!
We are thinking about you guys with the move and new baby during the holidays! Can’t believe you are still able to capture the moment in such a great photo! I’m sure we can’t pull that off even if we had all day : )
She’s beautiful! We can’t wait to see the happy family for New Year’s Eve!
Mark & Al