Monday, July 8, 2013

what's in a name

Trace Jameson

Family tradition is so important to me. Whether it's celebrating our heritage, eating our ethnic foods, using items that have been passed down from generation to generation... it's important that we recognize where we come from and how we got to where we are. That goes for naming our children as well. Trace's name is derived from 2 very important people in mine and Bryan's lives. Back when we were discussing names... before we were even pregnant... I came up with a couple different boys names that Bryan had also loved. Once pregnant we knew that if we had a boy, his name would be Trace Jameson.


Trace

Ovarian cancer took Bryan's sisters life one month after her 27th birthday. She was 13 years older than Bryan and they always had a special relationship. She adored Bryan, her baby brother, who was just 14 years old when she passed. Bryan's sisters name was Tracy. Our little guy is named after his angel aunt, of whom we know will be watching over him all his life.

Jameson

I never viewed myself as a daddy's girl. I never wanted to be that girl. My dad and I always had a fantastic relationship -- we would meet up with each other while on the road, we can talk about everything under the sun, we'd go to ball games together, drink beer together, go out to fancy dinners together and just have a good time. I am a lot like my dad and find him so easy to be around. He's been a great influence in my life and has always been a great support to me. Trace gets his middle name from my dad, who's middle name is James.

Coincidentally, Bryan's older brothers name is James... he goes by Jim or Jimmy.

Also coincidental, all of the men in my family have the initials T and J -- my great grandpa, my grandpa, my dad, my brother, my nephew... and now my son.

Last Name
Our children are the only children who could pass on Bryan's families last name, and because we had a boy, Trace has officially brought the last name into the next generation. That is our way of honoring Bryan's dad.

Trace is named after Bryan's sister and my dad and has continued on the family last name, but his name encompasses so many other family members of ours that it just couldn't be more perfect!

Not to mention, my side of the family loves our Irish Whiskey... Just sayin'!

20 comments:

  1. Both these names are as beautiful as he and trust me, he will cherish the importance of them

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  2. I love the name but I love the story behind it even more. Trace is so blessed to have so many family members who love him.

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  3. I love the beautiful meaning behind his name. That makes it so special!

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  4. This totally brought tears to my eyes. I love that Trace is named after Bryan's sister :)
    And Jameson...seriously love it!!! The fact that it's derived from your dad and well Irish Whiskey because well who wouldn't wanna be named after a Irish booze ;)
    Thanks for sharing Kate! And I have loved the pics you are posting on IG, you look great! And the little man is so cute!!! :)

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  5. I still love this story of how Trace got his name. :)

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  6. Love the name!! Congrats! I went away on vacation for a week and came back to see you had your bebe. So happy for you both :)

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  7. So sweet and Trace will be able to share the story of his name with generations to come.

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  8. I love the back story to the names! I love it

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  9. I love his name--and the backstory as to why you chose it is beautiful. What a special name for a special little guy. :-)

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  10. Love hearing the story behind your name choices! I think you picked great names! :)

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  11. I love the meaning behind the name! :) So sweet!!

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  12. couldn't be more perfect! love it Kate :)

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  13. This is so sweet! I love the whole background and symbolism of Trace's name

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  14. Love honoring family and passing down names! I think it is so great that people have a story of where their name comes from! Little Trace is just adorable!

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  15. I absolutely love that you chose names with meaning! We named our baby after my husband and my father (Michael Patrick). It is so nice to have a family name. :)

    The Grass Skirt

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  16. So sweet I love how you came up with his name and honored your family!

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  17. Such a great name to carry on for him! That's a great reasoning behind it!

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  18. I knew there would be a great story behind the name!!! Love the meaning behind it and everything it stands for.

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