Naming Day

On Alice's 2nd month birthday we had a sort of welcome naming day for Alice. This is some of what was said by my brother in law who lead the ceremony. Please note all of it was written by me except the bold section which I got off google.

When J and B got married in 2005 they knew that they wanted children in the future. They spent the first 2 ½ years enjoying married life and strengthening their love for each other. Then came the time in 2008 were they felt it was time to start a family. Unfortunately this became a rough road in their lives. It not only was an emotional path for them but also a long one. However even through the toughest times J and B supported each other and this in turn strengthened their marriage. After 3 year had past J and B had started to find other goals to pursue and to their surprise on 28^th June 2011 they was surprised with the most wonderful news. Jill’s pregnancy went by without any trouble and on 21^st February, exactly 2 months ago today, J and B welcomed Alice **** ****** into this world.

Both family and their traditions are very important to both J and B.

Today Alice is partaking in a very special family tradition as she wears this gown. B was the first of 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren of his Nana B and Poppa T’s to wear this gown on their special ceremonies day, and B and J feel honored that Alice is able to wear it today. The bonnet Alice is wearing today is also very special as it was the bonnet that J and her sister M wore on their special ceremonies day as babies. J would also like to acknowledge Alice middle name ****. As she was named this to not only honor J’s mother who shares the same middle name but also her departed Nan.

B then read a letter he wrote to Alice.

I now call on J’s mum B and B’s mum K to come up.

B and J feel that you have been the most supportive, loving and strong female influential in their lives. They also believe that you not only play an important part in their lives but you also play an important part in Alice’s life. Therefore they invite you to stand with them today to make a promise together to Alice.

Please repeat after me:

We shall do our best to teach you,

but it will be up to you to learn

We shall try to guide you in the right directions,

but it will be up to you to make the right decisions

We shall also encourage you to seek your own independence

but it will be up to you to be responsible

We shall teach you about respect,

but you will choose whether to appreciate it's value

We shall encourage you to try,

but you should want to succeed for yourself

We shall teach you kindness,

but it will be up to you to be good-natured

We shall teach you to share,

but it will be up to you to be unselfish

We shall model values for you.

but you have to develop your own morals

We give you this knowledge as a gift

with all our love.

J and B would like to acknowledge everyone here today and the special relationships and influences that you have in their lives. They also acknowledge the special relationship you will have in Alice’s life also.

Please put your hands together and welcome Alice **** ******.