We currently have Hazel Elizabeth (short, two syllable name ending with an ‘oh’ sound).
I absolutely adore the name Ivy and think it pairs beautifully with Hazel, but husband has vetoed it as sees it as a ‘nothing’ name!
Can anyone think of any alternatives for this sib set? I’d like to keep the theming as close as possible (thinking nature names or classic, more vintage names). We both love Willow but it’s too on the nose in rhyming with our last name, and Wren but that’s too similar in sounding to it too!)
Name ideas that we do like but not love:
June, Ruby, Amber.
Also after a middle name combo too!
Just an PSA to anyone who has tickets to the show: Get there on time at whatever time is listed on your tickets. Don’t show up late thinking there’s going to be an opener, or that it’s fine to miss Sister Hazel’s set because you’re only there to see Vassar. We went to the show in Cincinnati last night and with an 8pm ticket time, the show was done by 9:40pm, encore included.
By looking at the bill, we figured that Sister Hazel would open and play a full set (8-10 songs), followed by a 10-15 minute break to change the stage out, followed by 60-90 minutes of Phil Vassar killing it on the piano. That logic works for every tour of every musician with a notable feature act I’ve ever seen. Not the case with this tour.
My only guess is that it was one long set where Phil Vassar jumped on stage after a few songs with Sister Hazel and just took over without any set break. It’s a great show, and Phil is an absolute killer. There were mostly non-Christmas songs but for 2 at the end where they all played together, which was great. But, we timed it wrong thinking it would be a traditional opener/break/headliner format. We were totally wrong on that front. Don’t make this mistake. For whatever reason, on this tour, just make sure you’re in your seats by the time listed on your ticket.
Laura has always been a great girl. Although I’m not a lot older than her, I am extremely protective of her.
I supported her every time she needed, even if it meant standing up against our parents. They could be really scary and imposing, but my stubbornness knows no bounds when it comes to defending my sister.
Laura is particular about pretty much everything. Her eating habits are very different from ours (for instance, she’ll only feed when extremely necessary, even if it makes her body suffer). While the rest of us read big, old books, she’s a fan of teen fantasy novels (of course our parents say it’s disgraceful).
And she’s the first member of our clan in decades to move out of our family’s estate. She did so to live with her boyfriend Bill.
“You mean William. You know stupid nicknames are reprehensible”, I corrected her, almost automatically. “Sorry, I don’t want to sound like mom. Good for you that you are… you know… doing things most of us wouldn’t. If that’s what you want to”, I hugged her.
“Thanks, Julie!” she smiled. My sister has a beautiful smile, with two perfect rows of teeth. “But Bill is actually his real name.”
I laughed it off. I always laughed it off.
Laura wasn’t explicitly forbidden to leave – we never were. Mother just said “you know you won’t make it without us for too long”. These words made me shiver.
Compared to Laura, I was spineless. She always made a point to live a normal life, regardless of who our parents were. I tried my best too, but I’ve had enough boyfriends to know that ugly incidents can – and will – happen.
“You can call me anytime if you have an emergency and need me to be there for you”, I told her as we said our goodbyes.
“Thanks for worrying about me, sis. But I trust Bill. I trust him with everything I have”, she responded, hugging me.
I can’t deny I felt lonely without her around, especially lately, with everyone feeling unsafe about leaving their homes. I couldn’t even visit because she was afraid of getting her boyfriend sick – or worse.
At least we talked daily.
“How is life treating you? Are you eating properly?”, I asked her every day.
“Life is great. Bill loves board games, he taught me so many cool stuff. He ordered me so many young adult novels, and doesn’t think I’m stupid for liking them. He asks me about the stories and actually hears me”, Laura replied, overjoyed.
“I asked if you’re eating properly too.”
“You know I’m not. But I’m not starving either. P
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She’s such a cool girl, but I have to make room for one of my favorites. She’s only been gifted iron wall lamps and one shirt, but otherwise she’s original. Please give her a good home!
