What's in a name?

Malcolm "Mac" Raylynn Rigby

is our son's official name!

A couple of years ago we came across a book written and illustrated by Mike's paternal grandfather Malcolm Rigby at the age of 9.  At that moment we thought that is such a strong name for a boy.  His grandfather was brilliant and even Amelia Earhart's weatherman.  We also both loved the fact that we can call him "Mac" for short.  Malcolm is from Scottish origin and the name of four kings in Scotland.  I love royalty! Raylyn is a name we came across and it works out great because my father's middle name is Lynn.  Naming a human being is one tough job.  We wanted a strong classic name that would represent him well throughout his life.  It is crazy all the opinions people will throw your way with names.  I would love to know about your name or childrens' names.



Fall into DC

Amy Love Smith came to visit me this past weekend!  This wasn't her first visit, so we did not have to do quite so many tourist things.  It was very different from our previous trips because of this new stage of life I have moved into.  We had such a great time.  When she arrived we hit up Georgetown to shop and of course pay a visit to the famous "Georgetown Cupcake."  The apple caramel cupcake was a hit.  We also got in on our third reality tv show together while there. LOL  Our agents must have notified them. ;o)  Friday we went to the "Newseum" and the Capital.  Fall is my favorite time of the year and it's even more breath taking at our nation's capital.  Friday night we went with my girlfriends here downtown DC for a delicious dinner at "Central."  Saturday and Sunday were our days to just be like we used to back in graduate school.  It is always so hard when we say goodbye, but with little man on the way I know we will see each other several times this spring.  I thank God everyday for placing such amazing people like Amy in my life. 

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." Edna Buchanan

The top of the "Newseum"

Mac's first visit to our nation's capital

"Georgetown Cupcake"

Reveal Party

We decided to do a "Reveal Party" for our little baby Friday night after our appointment.  It wasn't as hard as I thought to keep a secret from family and friends here because I still got to tell sooooo many people back home.  You are welcome to laugh at my cake.  It was my first time to bake a cake (no Mike did not marry me for my domestic abilities), but it was surprisingly very easy.  I made the inside blue and the writing looks so ghetto because I did not know I needed tools with the icing.  I then tried to make it look better with polka dots, but by the time we got to Mike's parent's house they had melted on the cake.  Mike's Aunt Cyndi was in town from Seattle and his best friend Scott was in town from Fl.  Lots of family and friends gathered at his parents house for the party and dinner.  As soon as we got to the house his mom came running toward the cake with a spatula.  She was NOT going to wait any longer.  She was really hoping it was a girl, but now she has 6 GRANDSONS!!!  Mike and I are still debating names, but I think we are close to deciding.  I never knew it would be this hard.  I hope you enjoy the pictures.  I think you can tell how super excited we all are about this sweet little boy!!! XOXO

I am a BOY!

  I surprised Mike with daddy gifts!

                                                            Mike with his parents

                                                

                     Mike's oldest sister passed down that sign that reads "Mother's of little boys work from son up to son down."  I am thinking this has a very good chance of being true.  I have been feeling him on the go since he was 18 weeks.