And the name is...

Our little guy finally has a name...

Andrew Brooks Fisher arriving near October 6, 2015! 

What?! No "N" name to complete the J-K-L-M? We tried REALLY hard to agree on an "N" name, but found it super hard. Our nephew's name is Nathaniel, so that ruled out a ton of "N" names. We tried Noah, Nicholas, and ran out of options. We wanted a classic name, (I especially wanted a Biblical one) with options for nicknames. Jarrett was going through a list of President's names, and for those who know him well, know of his fascination with all things U.S. Presidents. When he said, "What about Andrew?" I said, "I like it. Andy or Drew?" Much better than "Abraham or Nixon" right? Why Brooks? We just liked the way it sounded and the initial "B". LOL. Jarrett and I agreed Andrew B. Fisher will look nice on a diploma, resume, and business card.

 It just so happens that my Grandfather on my Dad's side's middle name is Andrew, and his father, my Great Grandfather's name was Andrew Jackson Cross. Needless to say, I was so excited to use a family name that means, "Manly and Strong" and was also the name of an apostle, one of the first disciples called by Jesus in the New Testament and brother to Simon Peter. Very fitting for the first boy in our family ;)  

Our little pumpkin will be here just in time for fall, and his big sisters are getting so excited. Madison likes telling random strangers that her "Baby Brother will be born in the fall, when the yard has leaves and we carve pumpkins." Lindsay is very affectionate with her brother, sometimes running into the room just to give my belly a kiss and whisper, "I love you Baby Boy!" Thank you to my sister-in-law, Sarah who has so graciously passed down two giant boxes of Nate's clothes and toys. We have finished the nursery, and I will do another post this week with pictures! Can't wait to meet you sweet Andy B! 

Dance Recital 2015

The girls had their dance recital the last week of June, and did such a fantastic job! It was pretty serious business for each girl, since they had been practicing hard each week since January. Lindsay chose to take tap, and Madison has been taking a tap/ballet combo class, her very first dance experience! All the dance videos are from the dress rehearsal where they let us take video ;)  

Lindsay Diane, 5 years old 

Aren't these purple costumes just the cutest?! It is too precious how serious Lulu's face is during her dance... I could see a few times she was really getting into the 'shake it off' song and loving the fringe on her costume. She really enjoyed taking tap this year! Great job Lindsay!! 

Lindsay's Tap performance to "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift. (She is the dancer 1 in from the left)

Madison Grace, 3 years old 

Our tater tot was the smallest kid in her class and the youngest, and being her first dance experience, I wasn't sure how she would like being on stage.  My fears were proven unfounded, because she marched her little self right on stage and danced her very best two times ;) 

Madison's Ballet performance to "Do you want to build a snowman?" from Frozen movie. (She is the dance on the end in both videos)

Madison's Tap Performance

After Madison completed her dances, her teacher Miss Amanda came up to me and told us she chose Maddie to get her Teacher's Choice award, for the student in her classes that did their best and had a lot of personality (That's our MG lol). We ended up staying to the end of the show (almost 3 hrs!!) for her moment in the spotlight ;)

Proud girl with her medal!! 

Great Job Lindsay and Madison at your recital... We are so proud of all your hard work!! Love you! xo

Father's Day 2015

Happy Father's Day Daddy Bear!! 

Lindsay made Daddy a pencil holder for his desk at work ;)

Daddy and his sweet girls!

We enjoyed Father's Day by eating BBQ and skyping with Papa! This year J requested homemade Chocolate Tiramisu for dessert!  We love you so much!! Love, All Your Girls and soon-to-be Baby Boy