Matthew, you are growing and changing every day. Getting SO big. At your 2 month check up you were already 13.2 pounds and 24 3/4 inches long. The top of the growth chart! Not only are you now rolling over from your tummy to your back with little effort you are smiling up a storm. You soak in everything around you. Some of your favorite things to watch are the fish, Jessie the dog and your big sister Kenzie. Since she is usually "in your face" it's easy to see her!
Today is January 28th, your Grandpa (Pakka's) birthday. He was your Daddy's Daddy. Pakka went to heaven before you or Kenzie were born but you need to know him, he's a great man. He would have been so proud of you and loved you and spoiled you some too. He would have thought it was cool that you were such a "big guy".
In High School Pakka was a football star. He played both ways on the line and was known for being strong and tough. His nickname was Moose! (We thought of calling you" Little Moose" but we'll let you have your own nicknames). Pakka worked really hard to take care of us. He worked 43 years for General Motors. When Daddy was little Pakka worked as many as three jobs at the same time but still found time to coach us in baseball and to play with us when he got home. You see Pakka was a tough guy but he had a big soft heart... especially for his children and grandchildren. Your older cousins can tell you some good stories about all the fun they had with him.
Pakka was married to Gaga for over 50 years and they loved each other very much. They still love each other because true love is forever. Gaga can also tell you some wonderful stories about Pakka and so can your Auntie Beth and Uncle Mark. Daddy will make sure to tell you lots of stories too.
Matthew, if I made my Dad half as proud as you make me then I am very happy. I love you son and can't wait to make lots of memories with you just like my Dad did with me. Some of them we'll even tell your Mommy about!
Love, Daddy
