Your beautiful name

Dori,
It just occurred to me that Daddy and I have not explained how we chose your beautiful name.

Your first name, Dori, is in honor of Daddy's grandmother, your great-grandmother. Her full name is Doris Ann Lawrence. She is such a sweet and loving woman. We are so excited for you to meet her! She has taken great care of Daddy and I am sure that she will love you and take wonderful care of you too! I know Daddy will have plenty of stories to share with you about her not only on this blog but for many years to come. Since I have known her, she has taken me in just as if I am her grand-daughter. I could not ask for anybody to treat me so great.

Your middle name, Alise, is in memory of Mommy's great-grandmother, your great-great-grandmother. Her full name was Bernice Alise Nix Lawrence. Don't worry, I know what you think.......Daddy and I are NOT cousins!!! We all called her Lawrencee. She was the most perfect lady I will EVER have known. She never found fault in anyone. When Mommy was a little girl, I stayed with her and she let me do anything I wanted! Each day as she fixed lunch, she would make me dough to play with. She taught me how to crochet, to sew and so much more. After lunch, we would watch General Hospital ( a popular soap opera at the time ). She would sit on the couch and I would lay my head in her lap and she would play with my hair. Each night she put me to bed, she would tell me stories of when she was a little girl, the whole time playing with my hair and my ears. I have so many special memories of her and can't wait to share them with you. She was the best thing in my life until I met Daddy. He is good, but he will not play with my hair and ears until I go to sleep! he he!

I wish the best for you and hope you realize how much you are loved.

Love,
Mommy