tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post889055722380119853..comments2023-08-03T08:08:27.776-07:00Comments on Karen's Poetry Spot: What are Little Girls Made Of? by AnonymousKaren Ahlstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08494601453714239376noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-31983841695651985972007-09-26T14:20:00.000-07:002007-09-26T14:20:00.000-07:00CONGRATULATIONS! We are so excited for you. It wa...CONGRATULATIONS! We are so excited for you. It was SO fun reading all those posts. I like the name too. You're right that Elizabeth can have lots of nicknames. I once knew an Elizbeth who was called "Bitsy." Helena didn't mention that the poor little girl who was born while her parents were crossing the Rappahannock was a relative, and the river was in flood stage. They were so relieved to have made it safely that they named her Merciful Deliverance Upon the Rappahannock Churchill, and called her Mercy Hannah. Hm-m-m, I wonder how much of that is really true, but it must be--it's in the Churchill book--or at least I think it is. :-) <BR/><BR/>Love ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-44640865570821604332007-09-26T13:34:00.000-07:002007-09-26T13:34:00.000-07:00I have a friend (since you mention Anne) who has a...I have a friend (since you mention Anne) who has a Matthew and a Marilla, and also an Elizabeth that she calls Libby.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584075071891748174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-5684489415075590022007-09-26T11:30:00.000-07:002007-09-26T11:30:00.000-07:00Congratulations! I like the name too. A middle n...Congratulations! I like the name too. A middle name will also keep her from getting confused with the other Elizabeth Ahlstrom, who luckily goes by Betsey. She keeps getting all the neices with her same name--Kate's middle name is Elizabeth.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, so glad to hear. I've been bursting with excitement.<BR/><BR/>Love you both!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-11774934437679852482007-09-26T11:20:00.000-07:002007-09-26T11:20:00.000-07:00I love it. You're right-- it does roll off the ton...I love it. You're right-- it does roll off the tongue nicely. My vote's in. I hope you don't mind my calling her Lizzie Bennet every now and then.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-56954118298696353502007-09-26T11:19:00.000-07:002007-09-26T11:19:00.000-07:00Great minds think alikeGreat minds think alikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-51738017935738302242007-09-25T18:45:00.000-07:002007-09-25T18:45:00.000-07:00Rappahannock. Spelled that wrong.Rappahannock. Spelled that wrong.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584075071891748174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-36826417266874818562007-09-25T17:16:00.000-07:002007-09-25T17:16:00.000-07:00Oh, and I am just cracking up at the comment about...Oh, and I am just cracking up at the comment about Peter not being fun to take clothes shopping. :)Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584075071891748174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-43554282985284490332007-09-25T17:05:00.000-07:002007-09-25T17:05:00.000-07:00Wahoo! I like Elizabeth Anne, too. Very nice.Kat...Wahoo! I like Elizabeth Anne, too. Very nice.<BR/><BR/>Kate is quite fond of sticks and rocks as well. More sticks than rocks.<BR/><BR/>I always liked Hannah (Grandma Ahlstrom's name), but it's become so popular the past few years. Actually I have a secret desire to name a child "Mercy Hannah" (have you heard the story about the child who was born during a river crossing and named "Merciful Deliverance upon the Rappohannock"? ) but I don't think Doug would go for it.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584075071891748174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-10912967674478592412007-09-25T13:30:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:30:00.001-07:00I was drafting a letter suggesting that name when ...I was drafting a letter suggesting that name when you wrote this!<BR/>-MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-29502632410726149832007-09-25T13:30:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:30:00.000-07:00Thanks for all the suggestions! As Peter said, we...Thanks for all the suggestions! As Peter said, we considered some variation of Catherine, but thought it would be a little weird to have that be the only name on that side of the family. I've also known for years that Heather has claimed the name Anna, and so I wouldn't dream of stealing it. <BR/><BR/>We're leaning towards Elizabeth Anne for several reasons. 1.Elizabeth is my middle name which I've always liked. 2. Ann is Mom's middle name. 3. Anne of Green Gables gives us the spelling I like. 4. Nana's full name was Anna Elizabeth Holmquest (but I can't put Anne first because of reasons already mentioned). 5. Both are names of English queens. 6. It fits my requirements for the humane naming of babies--everybody will be able to spell and pronounce it. 7. There are plenty of ways to make nicknames out of it, but it doesn't necessarily need a nickname. 8. It sounds pretty, and has a nice rhythm: Elizabeth Anne Ahlstrom.<BR/><BR/>We're open to changing our minds if the whim strikes us when the baby is born, but this name really does have a lot going for it.<BR/><BR/>-KarenKaren Ahlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494601453714239376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-33680800754359531152007-09-25T13:29:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:29:00.001-07:00congratulations Karen. I think Hulga is a good nam...congratulations Karen. I think Hulga is a good name. :)<BR/>lesliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-85780395881296929052007-09-25T13:29:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:29:00.000-07:00My mom Katherine (Kathey) already has a Katherine ...My mom Katherine (Kathey) already has a Katherine (Kate) as her only grandchild so far.<BR/><BR/>PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-1028767474652651082007-09-25T13:28:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:28:00.001-07:00I vote for Catherine of Russian fame. RandyI vote for Catherine of Russian fame.<BR/> <BR/>RandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-19139329186059052412007-09-25T13:28:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:28:00.000-07:00Congratulations! DouglasCongratulations!<BR/> <BR/>DouglasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-75794117904715129002007-09-25T13:27:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:27:00.001-07:00Congratulations! I know you've been wanting a baby...Congratulations! I know you've been wanting a baby for a long time.<BR/>-- <BR/>Mike StayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-66000149879627884362007-09-25T13:27:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:27:00.000-07:00PEARLENE? You could also name her Brunhilda, Malef...PEARLENE? You could also name her Brunhilda, Maleficent or Cruela,<BR/>but why torture the kid, she has enough to live up to being the only<BR/>grandaughter;<BR/><BR/>I'm excited for you two too!! Hope she continues growing and being<BR/>loved, as long as life is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-611717893513728022007-09-25T13:26:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:26:00.001-07:00I think you should name her Pearlene.I think you should name her Pearlene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-89421770820082993692007-09-25T13:26:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:26:00.000-07:00Woohoo!!!! We're so very very very happy for you! ...Woohoo!!!! We're so very very very happy for you! And I was hoping you'd have a girl too. It really will be a boon to mom's baby clothes collection. I'm sure you'll do fabulously at outfitting your daughter with all the necessary frills and lacy-ness she desires. <BR/>Love, Heather and Sam<BR/><BR/>PS-- I know it's early, but, do you have any thoughts about names? <BR/>PPS-- I've always wanted to name a daughter Anna, and if I ever have one, she'll be named Anna. You're welcome to use the name too, just so long as you know you run the risk of your daughter having a cousin with the same name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-14877439670370124142007-09-25T13:25:00.002-07:002007-09-25T13:25:00.002-07:00I just want to say that, as much as we will love h...I just want to say that, as much as we will love having a granddaughter, we would have just LOVED another grandson. Especially one as funny, creative and cool as the 5 we have.<BR/>Love MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-22260689648295825042007-09-25T13:25:00.001-07:002007-09-25T13:25:00.001-07:00YAAAAAY! Baby girl! Congratulations, Karen and Pet...YAAAAAY! Baby girl! Congratulations, Karen and Peter. I was hoping somebody would get around to that before it came to be Rachel's and my turn. All that pressure! But now we can rest assured that nobody will really care what gender babies we have. :P <BR/>Happy happy day!<BR/>-SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145150938922509338.post-81433286364244316312007-09-25T13:25:00.000-07:002007-09-25T13:25:00.000-07:00Congratulations! It’ll be nice for Mom to clean o...Congratulations! It’ll be nice for Mom to clean out some of the girl clothes she has been hording.<BR/><BR/>DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com