Back as "Team Z"!

Now that we've had Baby Z added to our lives, a lot has changed. It would make for one really long blog post to list all the changes and updates that have taken place since little Nikayda's birthday... so for now, we'll just pick it back up from where we are now! We are happy and loving life. We are Team Z!


I forgot to explain the meaning behind our daughter's name in the last post announcing her arrival...


Nikayda
-- We designed it from the name "Nikita" (unisex name), which both Justin and I liked.
-- Origin: Slovakian, Slavic, Russian, Greek, Macedonian
-- Meaning: Unconquerable, Victorious People, Victory of the People
-- Derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory".


Claire
-- Variant of "Clara" after Kacie's Great Grandmother -- Clara Cleveland, she lived to be over 100!
-- Origin: French, Latin
-- Meaning: Illustrious, Clear, Bright, Distinguished, Famous Bearer
-- Derived from the feminine form of the Latin adjective 'clarus' meaning bright or clear.


Zajic
-- Czech (Zajíc) and Slovak (Zajac): from zajíc ‘hare’, hence a nickname for a swift runner or a coward, one quick to run away. -- http://genealogy.familyeducation.com/
-- We'd like to think our last name is more from the "swift runner" part! Afterall, Justin is the all around track-star!! :-)

Updated Family Picture --  Nikayda at 8½ months old here.