Another exciting week has come and gone! This summer has already proven to be packed full of wonderful memories! Our busy summer schedule has really made these past few months start to fly by! Garrett and I made a major decision to start off our 22nd week! As you know, we have been very serious and committed to keeping our little guy's name a big secret until his big arrival this fall. Much to our surprise, our beautiful nieces, Katie and Charlie guessed our name! Before the whole world had heard about it, we decided to surprise our families with a special little package announcing our decision!
Here is a picture of the special story our family members received!
Because the words in the picture are so tiny,
I have copied and pasted the story below to
share with everyone!
"We are SO EXCITED that we are having a little man!!! We are almost too excited. Our initial plan was to wait to tell everyone the baby’s name the day of his arrival, but it has become too hard to keep from everyone. Our beautiful nieces, Katie and Charlie, were bound and determined to hunt down our precious name after we reluctantly gave them a few clues. Never would we have imagined that they would ever come close, however, we underestimated their detective skills! Upon searching, they came across our special name! We were shocked! Their excitement has urged us to share what we have been waiting for what seems like an eternity – the announcement of the baby’s name!
We have a little story that inspired the baby’s name.
Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to visit his grandparents with his family. He would play for hours outside and listen to his grandparents tell stories from the past. As the little boy grew, so did his love for this special “place.” In this “place,” the little boy had a father and grandfather who distilled in him the power of chasing dreams. One day, the little boy was no longer little. He grew into a young man who had found his one true love, a love his parents promised he would find. One starlit summer night, he wanted to share this special place with her. The two teenagers sat under the stars for hours has he shared all of the memories he had treasured at this special “place.” Memories from the past quickly melted into dreams of the future as the young couple began to plan of a life together there under the same blanket of stars a little boy once played. Each summer, the couple would come back to what became their special “place.” Here they talked of getting married, moving away, and beginning a family of their own some day. 11 years later, the couple is now happily married, living in South Carolina, and expecting their first child. Dreams really do come true. This special place is very much real in the lives and hearts of Garrett and Deanna. For these reasons, we are so very proud to announce that Hudson is on his way. God has blessed us with a rare and precious love story that we hope to pass on to our children. Our hopes and dreams as children have carried us to where we are today – together expecting a child of our own. We are thrilled to share our love and anticipation with those we love the most. Hudson Jesse Miller is already blessed to be welcomed into a family such as ours."
All Our Love,
Garrett, Deanna, and Hudson
xox
We have a little story that inspired the baby’s name.
Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to visit his grandparents with his family. He would play for hours outside and listen to his grandparents tell stories from the past. As the little boy grew, so did his love for this special “place.” In this “place,” the little boy had a father and grandfather who distilled in him the power of chasing dreams. One day, the little boy was no longer little. He grew into a young man who had found his one true love, a love his parents promised he would find. One starlit summer night, he wanted to share this special place with her. The two teenagers sat under the stars for hours has he shared all of the memories he had treasured at this special “place.” Memories from the past quickly melted into dreams of the future as the young couple began to plan of a life together there under the same blanket of stars a little boy once played. Each summer, the couple would come back to what became their special “place.” Here they talked of getting married, moving away, and beginning a family of their own some day. 11 years later, the couple is now happily married, living in South Carolina, and expecting their first child. Dreams really do come true. This special place is very much real in the lives and hearts of Garrett and Deanna. For these reasons, we are so very proud to announce that Hudson is on his way. God has blessed us with a rare and precious love story that we hope to pass on to our children. Our hopes and dreams as children have carried us to where we are today – together expecting a child of our own. We are thrilled to share our love and anticipation with those we love the most. Hudson Jesse Miller is already blessed to be welcomed into a family such as ours."
All Our Love,
Garrett, Deanna, and Hudson
xox
So that's the big news! Garrett and I are thrilled to be naming our son after the little town outside of Punxsutawney where Garrett not only grew up, but where we fell in love. Jesse, as most of you know, is a very special Miller family name that we are proud to continue. Such a very meaningful name for a very long awaited little man!
Just when we thought the week couldn't possibly become any more exciting, Mike and Ann came in from NC for a long 4th of July weekend! They brought a special present for Hudson! A super cute outfit and my favorite...his first pair of swimming trunks!! As big of beach bums we are, he will be spending lots of time in his new beach babe attire! Of course a visit from Ann never comes without a shopping trip or two...or three...or four! The four of us went over to the outlets and Garrett found the most adorable little shoes for Hudson! Who knew they made baby Nike Shox?!? We couldn't resist! They are the tiniest things ever! Although he won't be walking yet when he'll be wearing them, at least he'll be super cute! I'm learning that the practicality of baby clothes and paraphernalia goes right out the window when cuteness is involved!
Sweet little preppy outfit and trunks
from Mike and Ann!
Hudson's new little sneakers beside
Daddy's sneakers! They are soooo
"preciously" tiny!
Overall, we had a wonderful 4th of July! Although I had looked as though I had participated in a watermelon eating contest, I enjoyed spending the 4th with my little watermelon! We had a wonderful time with Maggie and Dave on their boat and had lots of quality beach time! I'm already learning what a little "ladies man" I have on board as I noticed for the first time this past weekend that Hudson is much more reactive to a woman's voice than he is to a man's! When he hears daddy's voice he is much more relaxed and often just rolls around. However, when he heard Ann's voice he practically kicked his way out with excitement! It's amazing too how I've picked up on when I talk to him throughout the day, even if he's moving like crazy, he stops at the sound of my voice. I like to think that it's calming to him and reminds him that he's safe and sound. What a wonderful week!
The 4th of July Crew!
Hudson and the Ladies! :-)
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop. The baby is about the size of a papaya during weeks 21-24
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