Last week, our awesome lad Cameron turned 8 ! We celebrated his birthday on the day (Valentine’s Day !) – and then he had a Mario Disco party (Friday night) with ~14 of his buddies from school. This was then followed with a family party (Saturday arvo) – so it’s been a busy week !
Every birthday, I like to write up a blog post to celebrate the birthday of our lads – you can see Cameron’s previous blog posts : 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, and 3rd birthdays (none for 1st or 2nd – doh !).
Cameron is now in Grade 2 at Knox Gardens – and has a great bunch of friends. He’s doing amazing with his Maths & Reading – and loves doing “LOTE” – and often sings Happy Birthday in Chinese.
He’s an action packed kid, and loves the trampoline, biking, running, dancing and climbing trees – a typical young boy then !
AusKick
Last year, he was loving to play AFL, with his AusKick class on Saturday mornings – even during winter. He’s re-considering playing this year – I hope he does, as he was getting right into it.
Ready to play – always good fun playing kick-to-kick
With his good friend Emma, when she won the Golden Boot
Ready for the team meeting – great bunch of people
Grandparents Day – with GrandDad, Nanna & Grandpa
Bike Riding
Cameron graduated to a full size BMX, and we’ve been going for longer bike rides – over to Knox & back was the most recent outing.
Afterwards, Cameron said that “my legs are a bit sore, but it feels good at the same time”. (NICE !)
He loves to zoom around the driveway too – on his scooter – or his big BMX.
Cameron’s old bike – has been passed on to Liam
New BMX – thanks KMart ! *some assembly required
First outing on the new BMX – slightly too big, but he’s growing quickly
Out for a ride with his brothers – great to see them biking !
Cameron was zooming down a hill, and his leg slipped off the pedal, and he bashed the rear axle with his ankle – screamed out in pain ! (ouch !)
He made me an awesome card when I finished the “Around The Bay” – thanks Cam !
Karate
Cameron has also joined up the local Karate school – initially to do the same class as a buddy of his – but he’s now doing it, and his buddy quit – LOL !
I’m amazed at the discipline & concentration he has – and he had a recent grading, and scored a new belt. He was ecstatic with his effort – very proud moment.
After the grading, now a purple belt
Tennis
Cameron’s Grandpa is a tennis coach, so he’s started teaching the GrandKids to play tennis – Sunday morning lessons. Cameron is taking to it well – it will be great to see how he progresses.
Videogames
Cameron’s favourite thing is to play games on the Wii / XBox – he’d play all day on the weekend if let him…!
He’s amazing at NEW SUPER MARIO BROS – it was great to see him beat the final boss level – after a lot of failures – and some tantrums and “aaarrrggghhh – I hate this game !!”
After completing the game, he/they now re-play levels over again – and they’re soooo good ! Cameron even had a Mario Brothers themed birthday + cake.
He’s just been getting into Skylanders – and has a bunch of the figurines – and has been playing the new game – it’s the new fave.
First game he ever completed – very VERY proud of him for that !
Playing MARIO KART with his brothers & Dad
Hooked up the ye olde PlayStation – great fun with old OLD games
Completed another game – SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2
Concentrating on playing Wii – love the facial expressions
Hardcore gaming dudes !
Family
Being the eldest boy in the family – he’s a great source of entertainment to his brothers – and the ‘lynchpin’ in our family.
He also loves to spend time with his cousins – especially Millie – we’ve had her over for a sleep-over – they’re like brother & sister.
In the pool – Millie, Dad, Cameron & Charlie
First day back at school – Cameron in Grade 2, Liam in Prep
Goofy fun with the brothers
Mothers Day run – great photo of Donna & her lads
Mothers Day with Nanna
Out for Yum Cha – a family favourite !
Fun Activities with Cameron
We’ve had some great fun over the last 12 months – we went away camping – and Cameron had a try at fishing. Didn’t catch anything – but fun to try.
Fishing for the first time
Some great Lego creations – Cameron will disappear & fiddle for hours
Snow day at Lake Mountain
Climbing a tree in the back yard
Watching Star Wars – 2nd time for Cameron – he’s seen IV, V, VI – and I.
Mobile zoo at a friend’s party – very cool !
Day out at the Werribee Open Range Zoo
Chalk drawing at Grandma’s
Goofy Faces
I really love Cameron’s sense of humour – and the stuff that he finds funny. With modern phones, we can take a quick snap, and have a look – and he usually laughs his head off.
Here’s a few classic shots – destined to make it to the 21st wall too !
Bottom tooth loose – looking like a country yokel – LOL !
Doing the rock hands – heavy metal !
Hair spiked up for the school disco
Crazy wig + classes from Auntie Kath – love it !
Face painted as Harry Potter…
Crazy morning hair
Rocking out with a metal spoon (?)
Just after his tooth dropped out
Growing up
Cameron is growing so fast – he grew 6.5 cm in the last year – that’s 1/2cm a month !
He’s got a great attitude & understanding about people and their feelings – compassion & empathy – and an amazing laugh.
And – some very fantastic blue eyes – and freckles !
Happy Birthday !
Dear Cameron – hope you had a great 8th birthday, it’s amazing to see the way you approach life – with great energy & enthusiasm – and a barrel of laughs. But – also, always a nice thought about other people’s feelings – especially your brothers.
We love you so very much – thanks for being such an awesome little guy !
Love from Mum & Dad.
Grumpy Wookie 
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