The Boy's Name

We've been getting asked more and more frequently about the baby's name.  I've had a name picked out for years and years.  Matt, however, was on the fence.  It appears, however, we have finally agreed on the first name, at least.  His middle name is still up for debate and while I'll post what we think it may be, please bear in mind that you all won't know for sure until we announce his birth (So don't be surprised or upset if it changes-though, I do think it's pretty unlikely or I wouldn't be posting it now).  So here it is:

Colden Jack McQuilton

We've tossed around Colden Patrick (my pick).  Patrick is Matt's middle name.  He does not like his middle name - so that was tossed out the window.  Though, I do think it flows together a bit more nicely than Jack.  

So, where did these names come from?  Matt is an Adirondack 46'er.   In short, he's climbed all 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks in New York.  I don't think I'd be far off in saying that Matt would rather be in the Adirondack Mountains more than any other place on Earth.  

What does that have to do with our son's name?  Well, Mount Colden was the last of the 46 high peaks he climbed.  I've always thought naming his son Colden would be a nice way to commemorate this accomplishment.  Though, I think Matt would say that the 46 peaks haven't really been completed until he's climbed all 46 of them in the winter.  If we were ever stationed in Fort Drum, NY, surely, that would be his mission.  

Jack is a name Matt has always liked.  He really believes a boy should have a one-syllable, grunt-like name.  It's also the name of his favorite uncle who passed away some years ago.  

I've always believed a child should pick his own nickname when he so chooses.  So, while it would be easy for me say that we'll call him Cole or C.J. or Jack, we'll be careful to let him to decide...