And our little girls name is...

Bailey Kimberly Ballard

I am sure I will have a million questions on how we came up with it, so here it goes ;)

Her first name is just because I liked it and John went along ;)

Her middle name has a very special meaning. Kimberly is from my cousin Kimberly Ostien who is now watching over us from heaven. I always felt as if Kim and I shared a special bond. I have so many childhood memories of us playing together at my grandparents pool, making up scavenger hunts, playing dolls, and spending the night at my Aunt and Uncle's house. We used to sit with each other during our annual Christmas Pollyanna and just laugh. That is what Kim did most...laugh and made you laugh. She was just as goofy as I was and we could just look at each other and crack up! Her smile was contagious, warm, and loving. I know people ask me all the time where I got my middle name and I know Bailey will be very proud to tell the story of Kimberly and keep her spirit alive in all that knew her.

Although Kim's death was sudden,trageic, and a deeply sad time for our family, I am sure her story has saved many lives. You can read more about Kimberly at http://www.kimsawareness.net/ .