Matthew Evan Olsen was born at 8:05pm 6 years ago today! Evan was Spencer's grandfather's name. He has very fond memories of him and we knew we wanted to honor him by carrying on his name. His first name was really hard for us. I really liked Noah and Jacob, but nothing seemed right. Honestly, I was driving by a Catholic church one day when I was about 8 months pregnant, St Matthews. It clicked Matthew Evan! It is so amazing that we named him after Spencer's side of the family and he is so much like his dad! Same mannerisms, same sense of humor, same facial expressions, even the same build. I am sure he was up in heaven hamming it up with his namesake. He did take my coloring, poor kid sunburns like his mama!
Dear Matt,
I want you to know how much you are loved. I wanted to have another baby very badly. I needed to heal my heart after I lost your brother. What an enormous job for such a little baby to accomplish. You did a great job. I remember how happy everyone was for us, and for you. It was a huge celebration! I am so glad you came to our family. You have kept me hopping from the day I brought you home. I had to figure out how to juggle 2 little boys. I wondered how women were ever able to have more that one child! I think we caught on eventually! You are my snuggler, I loved that you always wanted me to lay down with you for nap. You would bring me your blanket and binkie and say "pat back, pat back" as you tried to pat your own back, I was worried people would think I spanked you because it looked like you were spanking your butt. I have Monsters Inc memorized because you always wanted to watch it until you fell asleep. You are my runner. Always running away no matter where we were. I knew I was in for it when you would look at me and giggle and then take off as fast as you could. I love your laugh, some children lose that really deep down belly laugh, I still hear yours every once in a while. It is a contagious laugh, I can't help smiling when I hear it. You are so kind, everyone is your friend. I don't think I have ever met a kid as liked as you are. Thanks for coming here to be with me and your dad. We love you! Happy Birthday!
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