For our friends back home in Tennessee, a little explanation on the name. Holly and I being from Jackson in West Tennessee is coincidental to his name, and although a little cool, it is NOT the source. We do miss home, but that would be a little over the top!
The middle name West was chosen several months ago because that is Holly's mom's mom's maiden name and Holly has fond memories of Momma and Poppa West stories. "John" has been a Jones family name for a long time, the oldest I know of being my Dad's grandfather, John William Jones. Many may not know this, but my Dad's real name was John Adrian "Chip" Jones, Chip being a nickname he had all his life. Dad really didn't like "John Jones" because he thought it was too plain, which is why he chose to continue the John name by calling me Jonathan Wade Jones. Next, I realized that if I picked a "J" first name to go with the middle name West, that we would share the same initials - JWJ. So, I started looking into "J" names a little more and found that "Jack" is a form of nickname for John. For example, John F. Kennedy was known as Jack Kennedy. Holly and I decided that it was a good name and that if we lengthened the name to "Jackson" (meaning "son of John or Jack") that it would give him some options as he got older as to what he wanted to go by.
Our little Jack definitely has Holly's nose and my toes (my second toe is longer than my big toe)! We'll write more later, but for now just enjoy the pictures. To enlarge them just click on the pic. We love you all and thank you for your prayers and love for our little family. Oh, Hope has warmly welcomed the little guy! We're all pretty smitten and can't wait to share him as he grows. Much love to all, - Jonathan and Holly
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This is what I've been waiting for! My small group prayed for you guys on Thursday night at about 9PM. I got together with several of those folks again last night and got to share the good news with them. They all agreed that the name "Jackson West Jones" was about the coolest they had heard in a long time. He just sounds...important!!!
I called my folks today to brag and then made my best friend listen to all the details when she called me from her honeymoon! So...I'm sharing in the excitement as best I can from so far away!!!
I love you guys.
Yeah! He is so adorable. I know you guys are on cloud nine. What a special day. Benji and I are so thrilled for you guys. Holly you look awesome for just giving birth!! We hope that you guys are setteling in well and will hopefully see you soon!
The Baker's
p.s. We love the name!
ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! I hope to meet him in person sometime. CONGRATS, and good luck!
Jenny Redding-Rhodes
Gran Pat really misses all of you. We could definitly be a stay at home family. The only thing someone has to make money.
My web cam did not come yet. Maybe tomorrow.
Gran Pat
I'm so glad that I got to come and share those first few hours of Jackson's life with you! I hate that I had to leave so early, but now we know it was worth it!!! I can't wait to plan my next visit to see you guys. Give my nephew some lovin from his favorite Aunt!! Love you!
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