2 weeks and counting

Ilaria had her 2-week doctor's visit, and she passed the check. She is now at 8 1/2 lbs.

We looked up the meaning of her name (should we have done that before she was named?) and were pleasantly surprised. We even learned that St. Ilaria day is Dec 3, which is the night when she began her entry into the world.

Ilaria

English translation/equivalent: Hilary, Hillary

Origin: Derived from the Latin Hilaris (and taken from the Greek hilaros) meaning "happy, cheerful, glad."

Name Day/Onomastico: December 3—in memory of the Roman martyr St. Ilaria.

Here is a photo of Ilaria hanging out with Simon and Noah Beck.