{"id":1074,"date":"2018-09-28T18:13:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T18:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/camden.papabeaupreblog.com\/?p=1074"},"modified":"2018-10-28T17:59:37","modified_gmt":"2018-10-28T17:59:37","slug":"happy-13th-camden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/camden.papabeaupreblog.com\/?p=1074","title":{"rendered":"Happy 13th Camden!"},"content":{"rendered":"

happy birthday Camden, you’re a teenager!\u00a0 Here are 10 things that jump to mind as you reach this special milestone:<\/p>\n

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  1. being with you<\/strong> – is always an absolute highlight. We’ve had awesome adventures over the years, whether 3M, family or one-on-one.\u00a0 This past summer we did some (very) cool things, including kayaking, boogie-boarding, paddle-boarding, Dave & Bustering and even climbing up giant boulders and jumping (over and over) into Mendum’s Pond.\u00a0 I love creating “adventures” where we’re doing something fun, cool, challenging, different.\u00a0 I’m blessed I’m still able to physically do these things, even though I can’t keep up with you!<\/li>\n
  2. conversations<\/strong>– we have such interesting conversations. It’s no longer kid stuff.\u00a0 We discuss politics (how we’re so dismayed and disappointed with Trump); sports; things you’re learning in school.\u00a0 I feel like I’m having a conversation with an adult – but better!<\/li>\n
  3. laughing<\/strong> – Seeing your eyes light up and your smile fill a room warms my soul.<\/li>\n
  4. learning from you<\/strong> – one of the superawesome benefits of being a grandfather is what you can learn from your grandkids – if you keep your eyes and ears open. You’ve help me with many things, jumping right in there, taking things over.\u00a0 This includes helping me figure out my iPhone (I am a sadly pathetic).<\/li>\n
  5. receiving<\/strong> –\u00a0 I love the presents you give me on special occasions and proudly display them in my office.\u00a0 Recent gifts include your “bird’s eye view” drawing of a city from the rooftops.\u00a0 The green 3-D Eiffel Tower you created.\u00a0 The hand-made wooden bowl.\u00a0 Your Camden silhouette.\u00a0 I dig your creativity and am always warmed by your thoughtfulness.<\/li>\n
  6. your many talents and attributes<\/strong> –\u00a0 I always notice – and appreciate – what makes you tick and makes you special.\u00a0 What jumps to mind? Your energy, curiosity, smarts, fearlessness, creativity, competitiveness, motivation, personality and sense of humor.<\/li>\n
  7. watching you grow<\/strong> – it’s cool watching you grow up.\u00a0 No longer a kid, now an emerging young adult.\u00a0 In less than two years you’ll be in high school.\u00a0 How can time fly by so fast?\u00a0 I treasure every single moment.<\/em><\/li>\n
  8. getting a hug from you<\/strong> –\u00a0 there’s nothing better<\/li>\n
  9. your friend-making nature<\/strong> –\u00a0 I’ve had many occasions where I’m in the same room as you and a friend, or I’m watching you playing a sport with friends, or I’m actually doing something with you and your friends.\u00a0 This Spring, I walked with you and Eli to the special bike trick path you created.\u00a0 You wanted me to see it, and I’m glad I did.\u00a0 You’re a kind, good friend to many, and this will serve you well all the days of your life.<\/li>\n
  10. being your Papa<\/strong> –\u00a0 I’m so incredibly lucky having you in my life. You make me a better person and make life interesting and fun.\u00a0 Can’t wait to see how you transform in the years ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Love you lots, happy birthday!<\/p>\n

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