For as long as Caden can remember, he has been the one who has been left out of everything. He can't go to scout camp. He can't go on temple trips. He can't go on any campouts. No Young Mens. No Stake Skate parties. He is "stuck" down in primary while his brothers get to do all the fun stuff.
Well not anymore. As of Saturday he is officially a "big kid". I cannot even begin to describe the level of excitement this kid has for his birthday to arrive. He was "inducted" into boy scouts last night by all the big boys. He was on cloud 59 all night. All I heard after scouts last night was, "I CANNOT WAIT for scout camp! Only 140 days till scout camp! Can I make a paper chain for scout camp?"
I am so excited for him. It would be the neatest thing to have 2 big brothers there, looking out for you, showing you what to do, and most importantly torturing you. This boy puts up with a LOT from his brothers, but I know that they love him and he loves them. That is something that I never had and always wanted. An older brother. I had several younger ones, but I always envied my friends who had older brothers, because it seemed that they just looked after them.
He is also so very excited to receive the Aaronic priesthood on Sunday. He has looked forward to that day for so long also. I cannot believe that I will have 4 priesthood holders in my home. How lucky am I?!
Caden, I am so very proud of you. You are an EXCELLENT example of Jesus Christ. You share the gospel daily with the people you interact with, by just being who you are. You are a great missionary. You talk about the gospel with your friends at school and teams.
You are the biggest help to me at home. You always help out with your younger brothers and sister. You always do your chores. You don't eat your vegetables, but that is ok. Most importantly, you aren't embarressed to tell me that you love me and give me a kiss and hug in front of others. : )
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADEN.
We love you!
9 comments:
Caden Pennington was the best Cub Scout I ever got the chance to work with (except for James Bohling ;-) ... I got a bit verklempt last night, knowing that it was the last Wednesday I would get to work with young Brother Pennington ... Caden, you ROCK! Have all the glorious, young man fun you absolutely deserve.
Happy Birthday Caden! My boys still talk about Joseph and Parker and Caden...thank you for raising your boys to be a great example for all around them. I look forward to the day when I too have four Priesthood holders in my home!
Happy Birthday Caden!!! I loved, loved, loved being his teacher last year!!! He is such a sweet boy.
Hooray for Caden! I can't believe he is 12!!! All of your children are such great kids and are growing so quickly. Looking at Matthew makes me think he and Ethan were switched. :) He looks just like one of my chubby babies. I love it! I got your message and miss you, too Lisa! We DO need to get together. Trip was so proud of Joseph! :)
Man, I can't believe he is already 12- I remember when he was barely 8...time flies! Happy Birthday, Caden!!!
Lucky you! half the time I have to bribe Ethan for a kiss! At least Elena is a cuddler
That's so cute that he's been dying to turn 12! I was the same way. I had a sister who was 4 years older than me and I just remember the 4 years I had to wait to be in Young Women's with her was excruciating! I'm sad I'm not there anymore to teach him in Sunday school! He would be in my class next year! Hope he had a happy Birthday : )
That makes me want to cry! When we first met you guys Caden was 7! It seems like yesterday we went to his baptism along with the 50 other Penningtons! I am SO happy he gets to be with his older brothers. I love that they are counting down the days until scout camp even though it is several months away!
happy birthday sweet boy. Your mom is right you are such a good boy and good example always willing to help in any way! I have watched you help with your younger brothers and sisters so many times in primary. And although they will miss you in primary I know it will be so fun to be in young mens. I know bro. solomon is so excited! We love you!
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