Hey Baby Girl –

As we are thinking about your arrival, we have been contemplating, researching, debating so many beautiful names! We want to give you a name that is as special and strong and beautiful as you. Check out this site that your friend Alan sent us… It’s very cool!

http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/lnv0105.html

The name we are leaning toward most means:

divine creative force in everything

I also heard your name used by someone from work who was talking about a teenage girl who had this name. The girl was described as…

the breaker of all official silences

Do you think we are asking for trouble in choosing this name for you? 😉 We hope for you strength and beauty and connectedness with God. God will use you in wonderful and miraculaous ways! We can’t wait to see how!!!

We love you, Little Raz!
Your Mommy & Daddy

Hey Sweetie –

Just wanted to let you know that you will have a couple furry friends waiting for you at home when you arrive. Jake (1.5 yrs old) and Macy (4.5 yrs old) won’t be able to come to the hospital to meet you when you first arrive, but they will be there in spirit.

Here is a recent picture of them so you know what to expect. I know they’re a bit hairy, but they are very lovable. They will make GREAT playmates for you!

Talk to you more soon. We love you!!
*Mommy

Dear Little Raz,

This is your Mommy writing. We have been together now for a little over 34 weeks! Can you believe it? I have loved hanging out with you for all of this time! Though quite strange at times to feel you roll or kick, when I saw your picture last week on the ultrasound printout, I cried. You look so beautiful, so real, so fully formed, so our little girl!

I loved singing in the Gospel choir with you last night. Do you know you danced in my belly to the music the whole time? They call you “The Gospel Choir Baby.” They are so excited about your arrival! I don’t know if it is a realistic goal or not, but I’m hoping you’ll sing with me once you arrive. We’ll see how you react to all of the craziness!

Anyway, 5.5 more weeks and you’ll be here! We really can’t wait! Keep growing, and remember to turn head down soon. You don’t want to wait too long, or you’ll be too big to turn… so turn soon, okay? And if you don’t mind, slide down a bit so Mommy can breathe. 🙂 Thanks Sweetie.

Have a good night Little Raz. Keep kicking! I love knowing you’re there!

Your Daddy and I love you very much!!
*Mommy