Middle Names

Connor has two middle names. When he's a little older, he may wonder why, this is what I'd explain.

"Connor, you have two middle names: Pascal and Chen.

Pascal is your great grandfather, your grandfather, and your daddy's middle name. Mommy and Daddy didn't get a chance to meet your great grandfather HP but we have heard so much from your grandparents what a even tempered, gentle, and good man he was and we hope that you will be like him, kind, gentle, and with a good heart.

Chen is your mommy's family name. China is a vast country with one of the world's oldest culture and longest history. Mommy will tell you all about it when you grow up. Mommy is proud to be Chinese and wants you to learn and carry with you this part of your heritage. Chen is also for you to know and remember Grandpa and Grandma Chen are so very proud of you.

Middle name is not usually a name people use to call you with. These names are not for others. They are for you. Mommy and Daddy came from two different worlds. Both very proud of where we come from. Mommy hopes you will grow up to embrace and enjoy the best of both worlds. These two middle names carries Mommy's hope of who you can grow up to be."
- Ann