And we shall call her...

The latest popular question has been have we decided on a baby name yet. The answer is yes. When I got pregnant last year, I started a name list right away and kept adding to it after the second pregnancy. The funny thing is I was rooting for a boy, yet our list of boy's names was half of the list of girl's names. I guess I jinxed myself in a way. It finally came down to Maya Beth and Inara Grace. Shawn and I finally decided on Inara Grace. Of course, we've had mixed reactions. Yes, Inara is very different, but I really wanted something unique. Growing up, I was the only Marisa in my class and I loved having a different name. I wanted my daughter to have a similar experience. As we've been telling people, my favorite response came from Kristi, who said that the name reminds her of a fairy. That's perfect! I agree that Inara does have a mystical, magical feel to it. Plus, last week my niece Avery said Inara, so now the name is definitely staying. I know someone will ask what it means, so I'll respond now. I have no idea. Shawn and I took the name from a sci-fi TV show we love. She is the petite, beautiful, smart, witty, worldly, latina-esque character, which I'm hoping will be ways I describe my daughter.