Virginia and I decided on a middle name for the new baby when it comes. We were thinking about it for quite a while, and in the end it just seemed right.

Her name will be Joy Alison.

Alison Davis Wood was a co-worker/friend with both of us at WILL. She was always great to work with and taught me a lot along the way. She is also one of the nicest people that I have ever known. It was such a pleasure to work in the cubical across from her. She brought a good energy to the work place. It is one of the things that I miss the most about working at WILL.

Virginia and I met at WILL, and we really got to know each other working on Prairie Fire, which was the show Alison produced. I still think that we should name her Joy Prairie Fire, but Virginia doesn’t like that one as well. 🙂 It was on that show that both Virginia and I got experience in producing stories for television. The short (3-7 minute) stories were a great training ground for video production, and Alison’s teaching, advice, and example made both Virginia and I into better shooters, lighters, editors, and producers.

Alison is also raising three amazing children. It was watching her with her children that made me think that I wanted to have a kid some day. (That day is coming pretty soon.)

If Joy Alison grows up to be anything like Alison or her children I will be very happy.