Ruth Elizabeth.

Thought I would show a pic of our baby girl. I haven't been really keen to show sono photos but I just keep staring at this one today. Those little lips make me swoon!

Ruth Elizabeth Rummage

We decided on this name I think even before we were engaged. Good thing because we had barely three months of marriage under our belts before we found out about this little lady (another post for another day!). On Sam's side of the family, just about everyone has a biblical name, and honestly, I have always liked the idea of being able to show my children the heritage of their name in scripture. And Sam was/is pretty insistent on bible names for all of his offspring (love my man) :) I liked Ruth from the get-go because of the loyalty she portrays in the book of Ruth. I also like that it is a little more of a vintage name that means Companion and Friend in Hebrew. We are praying that she would have a loyal heart to the Lord and those around her, that her friendship would point others to Christ.

Elizabeth was my grandmother's middle name. And she was such a special lady. Even though I was young when she passed away, things about her have still stuck with me. She was a great cook, baker, seamstress, and just a great woman. It was a runner up for my name, too, but didn't make the cut (obviously). If Ruth is anything like her great-grandma, we would be blessed. Elizabeth also means God is Satisfaction in Hebrew. We pray that she is a loyal friend that has found her satisfaction in God.

{I am also a Pride&Prejudice fan, so I would also say that having the same name as Elizabeth Bennet is not a bad thing ;)}

And then her last name will be Rummage because I am married to her sweet daddy, share his last name, and we are in love :)

So..maybe she will be a little fourth of July baby! We shall see.

-T