Sweet 16

Not sure if it's still sweet 16 when it comes to boys, but we are there, or tomorrow we will be. This is our big birthday month. Brad turned 40 this year. For a guy who doesn't like parties, he married the right person. He knew I wouldn't want to throw a party either. We had a very low key day. Him and I both took Friday off work to just hang out. We had dinner on the 5th for his birthday and had cake. Brad doesn't like a ton of attention, so it was perfect. Friday night we had cousins over to celebrate the boys birthday. They went and saw the new Dr Strange movie. Before they had pizza, ate desserts and opened gifts. 

Beckham got dehydrated water. He did add water to make it hydrated and said it was delish. 

We heard rock band most of the night. Not  sure anyone will make it to American Idol, but it's still a fun game. 

This was my 16th. It was a surprise breakfast party. I remember almost everything about this party and day. While I'm excited the kids are growing up, it does not seem possible that this was 'yesterday' and tomorrow the boys will be this age. This party was almost 20 years ago!

Sixteen years ago today I was not loving life. I was so ready to be done being pregnant. 

From tiny little babies to taller than me young men, I am so proud of the boys every day. I love the adventure that having twins can be, especially ones who are so different but also so alike. We have been blessed that they get along so well and even have the same tastes in most things. Would be nice if they could share a few more things, like clothes was a big one, but that's okay. 

Camden has changed again so much this year. He is finding his style in clothes an music and activities. He likes to dress a little nicer and pulls it off well. Camden loves AJR and is excited to see them soon here. He likes a lot of the same music Beck does as well, which will be nice when they are in the car alone now. Camden really likes RPG type games and painting the characters for them. Brad, Cam and Beck are making up a game, which he will do the guys for. He also is trying to make a cousin D&D game and has painted a lot of those. AND we got a few Hero's Quest, so he has started to paint those as well. He does a great job and each one is better than the last. Camden is working to be a surgeon. He has had that goal for a while. When he leave high school, he will leave with EMT certification and high level course, ones that give you above a 4.0 GPA. He is in a health professions class right now and loves talking things medical. He watched as he got his COVID vaccine and was in awe of Beckham's toe procedure. Camden is still one to try and bug you. He knows how to push buttons and does quite often. Then he will turn around and give you all he can. He loved getting gifts for everyone this year, since he has a job and can. Cam wasn't ever a negative person but more middle ground, mood wise in Twin. Not saying its Boise, but since moving and since this year has started he is always positive. I ask about his day was and it's always 'amazing' or 'the best'. He rarely says anything bad, and if he does, he will say something good after. He really likes his job and likes working there. He's glad that he can get more hours when he is 16. He is ready now to take drivers ed. I am glad and I think he is glad too he waited. He is the only one of the kids who kind of keeps his room clean like I would. It gets messy from time to time but most days his bed is made and everything clean. Now if he could remember to do things, we'd be golden. Cam thinks of too many things at once and forgets most of what he has been asked to do He is getting better at making reminders for himself, but it is still a joke that Cam never remembers. I'm typing this looking at a card I handed to him to put away and he set it on the floor and forgot about it. He and Emery play Rock Band a lot. Cam is into the guitar and drums and does very good at both of them. He has taken a little break from piano, which I did the same. He played a song for mutual the other day and plays every morning for Seminary, so he is still getting it a little. Camden's favorite toy or game is Rock Band. His favorite food is Fried Rice and his favorite subject is Health Professions.

Beckham looks like he is turning 18 and not 16. This school year has been a really good one for him. I think he had a hard time when we moved. He held onto his friends in Twin, even though they didn't respond much, and he kept to himself. Both boys moving to the school they are in has helped them so much, but Beck even more. He has friends that he goes and hangs out with and makes plans with and ones he talks about from class. I asked the other day if this year was better and he said much. If you want a serious answer don't ask Beck. If you expect more than a head nod from him as an answer, you'll be disappointed. He likes to know he is sarcastic, although we may have to have talks to not go so far. While he is sarcastic, he does care about his family. Beckham is always helpful when I need him. He is able to reach a lot more than I can. He is really into building muscle right now. He has a class with one of his friends and they have plan this summer to do more.  Beckham loves music and almost all types. He has a playlist on our Amazon that has 25 hours of music on it, so far. He is open to hearing new things and he shows me songs he things I'll like. I love that he comes to me with that. He is still learning the guitar and it's fun to hear him play in his room. Since Christmas and getting the new one, he plays on his amp more, so we can actually hear him. Beckham also has a good imagination. He has a book where he writes movie, game, character ideas. After watching the new The Batman, he came up with ideas about other Batman universe. A book of food super hero's, Chimichanga Chad being one of my favorites. Beck also likes to watch new shows, or shows Brad and I liked. For the most part he likes them as well. One he didn't fully get was Seinfeld. I think Beckham really likes the freedom that his license has. It's only been a few days but he likes just getting out. Sometimes just getting out for a short drive is the best. It's one of the few ways that I get to be fully alone. When Beck graduates he will an an Associates of Art, 2 years done. He still says now he plans to go to directing, which is great, but I've tried to talk to him also about something like graphic design. He likes to write stories he also likes to create characters and in the game they are making, he wants to help design parts of that. I'm most interested to see where life takes him. They are both so smart and creative, life is going to take them far for sure. Beckham's favorite game or toy is the dumbbells. His favorite food is Double Bacon Deluxe from Culver's and his favorite subject is anything but US Government.

Day 1

Day 5839. Day before their birthday. I asked them to put on an outfit that was them. Camden has a paintbrush by his ear, Wendy's because he loves his job and the rest is his style. Beckham like comfy clothes, got a free hoodie so why not wear it. He likes Zox and hats a lot and the shoes were his birthday gift. Some handsome looking boys. Not as much height difference any more.