Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Paxton Everett Miller

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Born at 9:03am May 25th.  8lbs., 10oz. 20.5 inches long. 




Heading to the Hospital at 5:30am



 

 


Everett for his maternal grandfather. Miller for his parents and his ancestral paternal lineage.

Paxton: Peaceful Village

Everett: Wild Boar

I love the juxtaposition of these two together. It’s what the book Wild at Heart got wrong in setting up a false dichotomy between the two, and it’s also what we hope for Paxton. The peaceful and the wild. It’s bringing peace yet being adventurous. It’s calm that belies a deep strength. It’s quiet strength or focused power. It’s the love of all things wild, yet with nothing to prove. It’s active, strong, powerful peacemaking. It’s being a perfect gentleman, yet under that suit is one who is daring and a little dangerous. It’s Raw, Untamable, and yet directed towards Good. It’s living in Shalom; in right relationship with all around him, yet through active effort not weakness. It’s a pioneer carving out a home for his family in the midst of the wilderness—making a quiet spot to live within the four walls of the log cabin he’s constructed himself. It’s being a man, yet sacrificially spending that manliness in the service of others.  It’s Powerful yet Good. It’s a peacemaker bringing peace to an entire village through his manly efforts.




"Baby Tita!"

6 comments:

akamilby said...

Soooo Sweet! Thanks so much for posting. I knew that Maia would love baby Paxton. She's a big sister now, the best job in the world (just ask me:)). Congratulations!

becky said...

Welcome to the world, little Paxton Everett! That was the greatest video ever! I had to watch it twice, there were so many cute phrases to catch. I love how chatty Maia is and the way she continuously interacts with everyone around her. I particularly liked her meow, and the new baby's nickname :)You are one lucky boy, Paxton, and your sister is too.

Tiffany said...

So sweet! It was great to see some of the first moments with the newest member to the Miller family! Such cute kiddos! :)

katie said...

Yay! Welcome to this wonderful, wild and crazy world, Paxton! I love you already. You're pretty darn cute, too, Maia, and I love hearing all you had to say. Siblings are the best.

Unknown said...

This is wonderful!!! Thank you for posting so soon. I know you're probably a bit busy right now. :) We are praying for you and are excited for your growing family!

Anonymous said...

Michael,
I love your description of the name and how you nme what you desire for your son. Super cool!
daphne