AKA

The Girls!!!

Anya Bybee, Heather McOmber, Kristin Yee, Emily Utt

In our house, we have a fondness for nicknames and acronyms. Usually, it is a compliment to be deemed other than your given name. For whatever the reason, certain names have passed the test of time and stuck.

It all started with fast and testimony meeting... Isn't that how all good stories start? Alex Boye gave one of the most memorable testimonies I have ever heard. Admittedly, it wasn't for the profound spirit of conversion that filled the room. He did speak truth, it just wasn't your typical pulpit topic. It was all about the illusive BBD. Bigger Better Deal. Long story short- don't get caught up with the idea of a BBD and lose sight that you may already have it. (specifically on dating). Anya stands over 6 feet tall and is a natural beautiful blond. I turned to her and whispered "you are the bigger, better, deal". Immediately after that Emily sitting on the other side of Anya leaned over and whispered the same thing. All that can be said about that is... done and done. She has been the BBD or bigger better deal ever since.

The BBD

That started the revolution. My "alternate form of identification" came rather easily. Previous to the beginning of the BBD, there was an apartment joke about me that stemmed from a fortune cookie I opened. And I Quote " You shall soon achieve perfection". It was common for a comment to come out like- well it is Heather and she is nearing perfection... to explain any numerous things. As a result I am NP- or nearing perfection. I admit it is a little awkward to explain when the history behind it isn't known. But I think Mary Poppins is great company. She was practically perfect you know.

NP

The sparkling princess or SP took a little more time to unravel but once found- it was obvious and we were left wondering- what took so long? Kristin is Disney. She also has special powers. She meets people everywhere she goes- as if people are compelled to talk to her. And everyone feels like meeting her is a gift. Like the beloved princess in olden days. What is even more fascinating about this story is her work also deemed her the sparkling princess completely separate from us. Coincidence? Not when you are the sparkling princess.

Front and center- The SP

(also shown is the QB, Jordan, and a sliver of Dawn)

Finally the conundrum of Emily. Emily took time and a few failures along the way till we hit Eureka. Attempted- the JMG but it just didn't do her justice (and Anya could never get it straight. GMJ or MJG, or what was it again?) Criteria for a name included putting us in a more positive light than we otherwise would do for ourselves. At last- QB! She is the queen bee. Partially inspired by her insatiable thirst for books and the amazing speed which she can read. Who can deny that Emily is a queen? Although it must be known, she also enjoys the claiming to be the quarterback as well.

None other than the QB

Finally- there are a couple of names that are in house only... The true identity of Hans, Frans, and Fuego are to remain confidential. (don't worry, they don't know who they are either.)

That about does it... except a fun picture of the BBD and QB that I couldn't really make fit with the story but wanted to post anyway. =)