Adeline (Mae) Snyder Terry
The name Adeline means "noble" and the name Virginia means "maiden". The first child born in the new world was Virginia Dare. Also, the author Virginia Wolfe's real name is Adeline Virginia.
We chose these names because they represent two very important women in our lives. My grandma, Adeline, is dynamic, generous, and fun-loving. When I was young, my grandparents took my brother Ryan and I on long cross-country motor home trips. My grandma could scramble up sand dunes and mountains with us, and she was always up for an adventure. We used to literally shop til' we dropped. My grandparents helped me pay my way through college and grad school, and I will never be able to thank them enough for providing for me in so many ways. In addition to loving the name "Adeline", we wanted to name our daughter after someone who was such an important influence in my life.
Rob's grammie, Virginia, is sweet, fun, and stylish. She always looks beautiful. She is adventurous as well - spending many years sailing with Rob's grandfather. She is independent and generous and energetic. We are fortunate enough to see them frequently in the summers, when they travel to Smith Mountain Lake for the season. We always have so much fun together - just chatting and telling stories. We also love the name Virginia, but we love our Ginny even more.
Adeline Virginia is sure to be quite a force to be reckoned with. She has proven her tenacity already!
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