tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post6772115436697574262..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: his namethe mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68214649193570738152012-05-17T12:00:53.387-05:002012-05-17T12:00:53.387-05:00levy and griffin looks so cute! thanks for the pho...levy and griffin looks so cute! thanks for the photos sweety!pharmacyhttp://www.quickpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-32725369156187868072012-01-22T23:41:15.092-06:002012-01-22T23:41:15.092-06:00Just tell him he's named after Archie Griffin....Just tell him he's named after Archie Griffin. I mean, who wouldn't want to be named after the only two-time Heisman winner?? That's who we named our black lab, Archie, after.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796013495081679382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-28538455630147516922012-01-17T13:50:22.499-06:002012-01-17T13:50:22.499-06:00I live in Williamsburg, Virginia and the College o...I live in Williamsburg, Virginia and the College of William and Mary has a mascot by the name of ...Meet the Griffin.<br />William & Mary's Griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. The coat of arms of King William and Queen Mary was adorned with lions, and the lion's body of our mascot evokes our historic royal founding and early history. The eagle's head of the Griffin suggests the national symbol of the United States and represents the presidents, leaders, and productive citizens whom William & Mary has trained for centuries<br />The above is copied from their website. Of course, I am not computer savy enough to know how to send you a picture of Griffin but if you google William and Mary mascot, you will see it. I thought you might be interested in the information after reading your blog about the meaning of the name and your brother's comments. RuthRuthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-16132216841838465672012-01-17T09:25:48.667-06:002012-01-17T09:25:48.667-06:00I know what you mean about the older sibling influ...I know what you mean about the older sibling influencing the name. We just loved how it sounded when Nyla would say "Hazel". I just wanted to hear that sweetness again and again!jbreedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140856504943066269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-46872483498611426832012-01-15T21:14:58.394-06:002012-01-15T21:14:58.394-06:00Cora is a beautiful name. Along with you I wait th...Cora is a beautiful name. Along with you I wait the day I get to have a little girl. I was blessed with 3 boys, the last 2 I swore they were girls and they were to be named Cora Jo. Instead I got John, Isaac, and Josiah. But I love how Levi says his brother's name, so cute! There is nothing like brotherly love. <br />God Bless You!Jackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519548911932272943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-38654528440522730742012-01-15T21:13:07.603-06:002012-01-15T21:13:07.603-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519548911932272943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68306773937303629532012-01-15T20:23:47.321-06:002012-01-15T20:23:47.321-06:00I have always thought the naming process would be ...I have always thought the naming process would be the hardest. You nailed it perfectly, with all your children!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00614994040301068922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-71042722967349965482012-01-15T19:08:51.659-06:002012-01-15T19:08:51.659-06:00I love that Levi had a part in his name! It is har...I love that Levi had a part in his name! It is hard to find a name that you like, sounds good with your last name AND has rich meaning. But I agree that a name's meaning is also partially what you make it. He's precious!Happiness Is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07594890203832107292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-72347690060131774352012-01-15T17:42:02.914-06:002012-01-15T17:42:02.914-06:00love griffin's name as a whole especially with...love griffin's name as a whole especially with levi and cora!<br /><br />do you mind saying what the other name choices were?goaliegrl202https://www.blogger.com/profile/00037646976684565551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-2038875480049483972012-01-15T14:23:45.399-06:002012-01-15T14:23:45.399-06:00We've always been interested in the meaning of...We've always been interested in the meaning of our kids' names, too.<br />After losing our oldest daughter, Joy, to stillbirth, we named her younger sister Jerusha Hope. <br />Jerusha can mean possession or inheritance (which EVERYONE seemed to know). We chose to go with "inheritance" of "hope." <br />We also have an Isaac (laughter) and a Nathaniel (gift of God).Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-92189485849604006302012-01-14T23:57:36.495-06:002012-01-14T23:57:36.495-06:00You are so blessed with your wonderful children. I...You are so blessed with your wonderful children. I love reading your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-86578071024357969882012-01-14T18:42:13.271-06:002012-01-14T18:42:13.271-06:00We, too, had a hard time choosing our boy name and...We, too, had a hard time choosing our boy name and the girl name was a cinch to pick!<br /><br />I love the meaning and verse you've chosen for Griffin! Our son's middle name is Aaron after Moses' brother who, along w/Hur, held up Moses' arms during the battle between the Isrealites and Amalakites. We wanted our son to also have a legacy of lifting others up when they can't continue on to carry out the plans the Lord has laid out. So, his name is Eli Aaron...and he's proving to live up to his name so far as a darling almost 8 year old!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606072907344833051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-61693914337484186212012-01-14T15:07:46.542-06:002012-01-14T15:07:46.542-06:00I had a girl's name picked out forever: Mallo...I had a girl's name picked out forever: Mallory Mae. Just loved it! Finally got pregnant with a girl and looked up the meaning of the name: "bitter unlucky." Uh oh. We ended up naming our little girl Cora Mae, but we call her Corrie. (We were inspired by Corrie ten Boom). It would be nice to hear how you chose your Cora's name.Deborahhttp://whatateam.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-3519832991409225752012-01-14T14:16:50.587-06:002012-01-14T14:16:50.587-06:00I was going to comment just what Diana said. Love...I was going to comment just what Diana said. Love that! I was looking at James' blog today. Those rice paddies and that dog look just like Japan!! Made me so homesick! I LOVE his photos. Wish there was a place for us to comment on his blog. Thanks for subbing last week, by the way!!Allen and Debby Graberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631267294512575281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-75254968325607912992012-01-14T14:09:47.412-06:002012-01-14T14:09:47.412-06:00I love this...how stinkin cute is Levi...GRI-FIn! ...I love this...how stinkin cute is Levi...GRI-FIn! Your kids are so adorable...and great choice on the name!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11245373051941268956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-21196142411527150062012-01-14T10:26:32.140-06:002012-01-14T10:26:32.140-06:001/2 lion, 1/2 eagle....how much more symolic of Go...1/2 lion, 1/2 eagle....how much more symolic of God does one need for meaning? Griffin is the best of God's creation, kings of earth and sky, protector and defender, fused into one manly, godly name. I'm glad you love it. And the Levi endorsement is the best.merlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124315992587337524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-69713664993661151222012-01-14T10:08:31.791-06:002012-01-14T10:08:31.791-06:00Your boys are so sweet Jess! We were talking about...Your boys are so sweet Jess! We were talking about the meaning of a name in church one Sunday around Christmas. The name Mary means "rebellious", and look how the Lord used her! I think it's wonderful that you picked a verse for each of your boys, and made your own meaning for his name.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-36934975349219960172012-01-14T08:28:25.081-06:002012-01-14T08:28:25.081-06:00Love your name story. I too have a Griffin, though...Love your name story. I too have a Griffin, though we were not into the meaning of the name as much with him - he is #4, so it was interesting to hear all the different meanings. :) Love your blog! You make me think about things that I do not think I normally would. Bless you and your wonderful family!Beth in COnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-60072537354151082002012-01-14T07:20:06.299-06:002012-01-14T07:20:06.299-06:00Been following forever, rarely comment but love yo...Been following forever, rarely comment but love your blog. You have the cutest kids ever, seriously! I love Griffin's name and entertained it before my son, Gavin was born. Thank you for sharing your life with us.Laura Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811840929849778385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-20371734891559181052012-01-14T00:47:41.344-06:002012-01-14T00:47:41.344-06:00What a beautiful birth announcement! I love it! Wh...What a beautiful birth announcement! I love it! When you are ready, I too would love to hear how you decided on sweet Cora's name.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126162387994883616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-81091703163988002702012-01-14T00:17:25.267-06:002012-01-14T00:17:25.267-06:00We have a 15 month old Levi and are having another...We have a 15 month old Levi and are having another boy. We are the same as you guys with the list of girls names- we have so many! But when it comes to boys names, we are pretty lost. :) We considered naming our son Oliver until we discovered it means, "elf army." Ha! I am so blessed by your blog!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527723533731976492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-63064943551881310922012-01-14T00:07:15.550-06:002012-01-14T00:07:15.550-06:00beautiful name and naming story. We sought out de...beautiful name and naming story. We sought out deep meanings for our children's names as well and picked Avinash for a similar reason. It means indestructible (as in, indestructible as Shiva), and we loved that it was about strength in God. It has served him well so far :) Blessings for little Griffin too.Nirupamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578044687180977611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-78551497170602918412012-01-13T23:50:21.214-06:002012-01-13T23:50:21.214-06:00I like the lion/ eagle definition, it makes me thi...I like the lion/ eagle definition, it makes me think of the book of Revelation and the creatures surrounding the throne of God.... near to God, worshipping Him, saying "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty." That sounds like a pretty great aspiration for your son, near to the Father, worshiping Him. :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599913837116206565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-81330433611856777132012-01-13T23:20:39.809-06:002012-01-13T23:20:39.809-06:00Please tell us about how you named Cora.Please tell us about how you named Cora.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-81635874391628542472012-01-13T23:17:14.295-06:002012-01-13T23:17:14.295-06:00Griffin is a great name. I love that Griffin can h...Griffin is a great name. I love that Griffin can have such a strong religious meaning. But don't get so down on the mythological creature of half eagle/half lion. I have always thought that the Griffin was majestic and powerful. A symbol of strength, intelligence and courage. I have also heard it described as a guardian. All of those are good qualities. <br /><br />That birth announcement picture is simply precious.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633203333356053471noreply@blogger.com