Camden is 4!

Warning:  Picture Overload!

I promise he liked his cake, the doorbell rang right when I was taking the picture and he wanted to answer it.  I told him no, and so I got this face for his picture! Haha!

How can it be?  This kid is already 4!  Here are his stats:

Height:  41 inches  (75%)

Weight:  35.8 lbs  (50%)

BMI:  15 kg         (25%)

Camden has grown leaps and bounds this past year.  He has come so far with talking and communicating with us.  He still says some words wrong or in a way that I don't understand all the time, but he tries and that's all we can ask for.  He was a little stinker at the Dr. though, he didn't want anyone to touch him or to do the hearing or eye tests.  😐  He was crying and complaining the whole time, and I even tried to bribe him with a doughnut.  It didn't work, but we made it through and when he got all of his shots he didn't even cry.  

He had a fun birthday.  He got to open his presents first thing when he woke up.  He got ninjago legos, shark bite game, some nerf ball like guns, chase from rescue bots, goofy and pete little roadster vehicles from us.   He got a remote control Marshall from G&G Clark, a fun I Can Do That game from Rowleys, AZ Clarks, and Hills.  Money from G&G Teachout and UT Clarks.  Pirate sword from Kinnisons, and a fake gun, knife, grenade and little nerf gun from the Teachouts.  He was spoiled!  Thank you so much to everyone!  He loves it all!

After opening his presents we went to the Zoo.  It's always a pretty nice day on his birthday, we had 80's which was perfect for walking around the zoo.  We took G&G Teachout with us and ate lunch at Potbelly's first, then saw all the animals.  He kept saying he wanted to see fish and a snake.  He got to see that and lots more.  The SA Zoo isn't too big, but it was perfect for us, and they got to ride the carousel a couple of times and at the end we took the train ride that goes around a park.  After dinner he got to play both of his new games and loved it!  He has really gotten into games and is always asking to play one.  We did his cake a couple of nights later when everyone could come.  

Camden loves playing outside.  He loves riding his little car around, riding his bike, popping bubbles, playing baseball, jumping on the trampoline, climbing all over, and going to the park.  He loves going to the pool, and we are all sad that swim season is over!  He likes to smash all the bugs outside, even the rolly polly ones that I tell him not to!  He also likes to play basketball and  to throw the football around.  He has a pretty good arm and throws baseballs and footballs really well.  And really, this should be first, but swords!  He loves them, has about a million!  😜  He loves to be rough and wrestle and is always asking dad to tickle him when he gets home.

His favorite shows are Puppy dog pals, paw patrol, ninja turtles, mutt and stuff, Mickey and the Roadsters, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  He complains about the girl shows when they come on, but then will sit and watch the whole thing!  😅  He also loves his iPad time.  

His favorite color is blue.  He loves to color and paint and do puzzles.  His favorite foods are chocolate sandwiches (Nutella), mac and cheese, grilled cheese, pancakes, and spaghetti.  And of course, he loves treats!  He still LOVES his dogs and blanket.  Still loves real dogs as well, sometimes he tells me he wants a real one at our house.  

We are so grateful that Camden is in our family.  He is fun, smart, silly, nice to his sisters (most of the time) and we love him so much!  Happy Birthday, buddy!