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February 23, 2015

Her Name Is….

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Kevin and I didn’t really talk seriously about baby names until we found out the gender of our little one. In the past, we had thrown names out there just messing around, and then when I got pregnant, we joked about various names, but the “serious” convo didn’t happen until the night of our gender reveal. Then from there, her first name was pretty easy.

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I have always loved the name Brooke, and I mentioned it before when Kevin and I were talking. Basically, we decided on “Brooke” in less than a minute. Her middle name however, is what has been taking us so long to announce her name. We have gone back and forth about her middle name for the past two months. We thought of two that we really liked, but really didn’t like one more than the other. Finally, last week, we decided on:

 

Brooke Nicole Clarke

IMG_3503I couldn’t be more excited to finally have her name in place! I love calling her by her name and I can’t wait to have a lot of her stuff monogramed. Speaking of monograms – You may have noticed this gorgeous organic blanket with her name on it from Atkinson Drive. It matches Brooke’s room so perfectly and I can’t wait to swaddle her in it!! It is super soft and comfy. I am planning on using it some of her newborn pictures as well.

 

Atkinson Drive also makes adorable personalized leggings, headbands, and bibs. Did I mention she is a fellow blogger as well at AtkinsonDrive.com? I have loved following along her blog and social media, especially her Instagram. Make sure to check her out and enter to win a small personalized swaddling blanket of your own below!

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  • Dance With A Dolly
    February 23, 2015

    I love the name Brooke. So pretty! Very excited for you guys!

    Reply
  • Brittany Fry
    February 23, 2015

    Awe I love her name! That blanket is so cute, we’re not even expecting yet and I want one (:

    Reply
  • Macy Gutermuth
    February 23, 2015

    What a beautiful name! My middle name is also Nicole, so I love it 🙂

    Reply
  • Courtney Spena
    February 23, 2015

    I love it! We have the same gold sign and letters for our girl coming in May 🙂 precious!

    Reply
  • elainea
    February 23, 2015

    Wow, amazing and beautiful nursery! My middle name is Nicole too. 🙂

    Reply
  • Cassie Lee
    February 23, 2015

    Beautiful name!

    Reply
  • Betsy Glenn
    February 23, 2015

    Middle names are always so difficult for some reason. Love the name it flows very nice!

    Reply
  • Ashley Kelly
    February 23, 2015

    We named our baby Nicole, but Brooke was totally one of our backups! They’re both good names, clearly 🙂

    Reply
  • Brittany Rasmussen
    February 23, 2015

    Her name is absolutely beautiful! So perfect <3

    Reply
  • Chelsea
    February 23, 2015

    I love it! How exciting that you have a name picked out now!

    Reply
  • Erin Phillips
    February 23, 2015

    I love her name so much! Gorgeous!! Although, I am fairly biased because my middle name is Nicole as well :).

    Reply
  • Kate
    February 23, 2015

    Love the name! It sounds beautiful!
    This Side of Paradise

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  • Emily
    February 23, 2015

    Beautiful name!!

    Reply
  • Britt Hanson
    February 24, 2015

    I love the name Brooke! And funny thing — when you started referring to her as little B Clarke, I immediately thought you had picked the name Brooklyn, so I was close 🙂

    Reply
  • Kenzie Smith
    February 25, 2015

    What a beautiful name!

    Reply
  • Heather Hammel
    February 26, 2015

    How did I miss this post? lol. Such a beautiful name- love it!

    http://dogmomchic.blogspot.com/

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