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Camden James,

I feel like I was just writing you a letter on your second birthday and here we are, six months later. You were officially 2.5 on April 3rd and, once again, I cannot believe it! You have changed so much in half a year. You have become a big brother and you are the best! You love reading books to Parker while he's in the bath tub and getting his diaper changed. You have adjusted so well and I'm very proud of you! You continue to amaze me daily and I love every minute (even the challenging ones) of being your Mommy. You still love guitars--musical instruments in general, being outside, loving on your little brother, going to My Gym, singing songs at "Bible" (Community Bible Study with Mommy and Parker), books, sports, dancing, Play-Doh, feeding the ducks, riding your scooter, helping with anything and everything, hide & seek, Legos, drawing, Word World, and more! When you're at home, you run everywhere and like to jump over toys and books that are on the floor. You like to drink out of normal cups and don't want to sit in a booster seat. You love playing ball with Daddy and whichever shirt you have on goes with the ball you're playing with..."This is my football shirt" as you point to your Quiksilver T-shirt! You have the biggest heart. You do not like it when Parker cries and you give hugs and kisses just because. You even rub my back when you give hugs before bed...love it! When Daddy pretends to fall down while playing you say, "Okay Daddy?" You know all of your colors and most of your shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, circle, oval, heart, star). You can count to eleven and sing your ABC's while washing your hands. You are even learning some color combos (blue + yellow = green, etc.) thanks to your fizzy bath colors. You are my rigid boy. You know exactly how you want things and get upset when they don't go as planned (I read this is common for kids your age). You are extremely strong-willed. When people come over you act silly, saying and doing things you don't normally do. When other kids take your toy, you let them. When they push you aside at the park, you let them. I'm very glad you don't throw a fit or push back, but we're working on standing up for yourself. You have a new obsession with puppets as a result of a song at My Gym. You now like to put granola in your yogurt like Mommy and Daddy. Your vocabulary is growing daily and you say words I didn't think you knew. You are using complete sentences more and more and repeat phrases you hear Mommy and Daddy using, "No thanks, I'm fine" and "That works." You still like to snuggle and want to be held every once in a while. After your bath you say, "Snuggle a little bit." You take a while to warm up in new places. You get really excited when boxes come in the mail saying, "Something's in there!" You often talk about what you're going to do when you get bigger...play soccer, drive a tractor, ride a skateboard, play basketball, drive a truck, carry Parker, etc. You love touching Parker, but don't want him to touch you. I'm so thankful you are gentle with him. You are eager to learn and say, "name" when you don't know what something is called. You talk about Jesus and know the song Jesus Loves Me. He does love you, sweet boy! I hope and pray you have a personal relationship with Him. You are such an amazing little boy! God gave us the perfect gift when he chose us to be your parents. I love you more than you will ever know! You are so special, buddy!

xoxo,

Mommy

When you choose the hat, this is the one you pick

Feeding the ducks

Big boy going down the big slide

Playing the guitar for Parker

Lego time!

My cute boy!

"We're on our way, we're on our way, on our way to Grandpa's farm..."

Getting ready to play the drum in your favorite PJ's

Loving on your brother

Looking at Daddy

Bath time

One of three of my blue-eyed boys!

Here's your smile these days!

Roar!