Doug Kramer celebrates Kendra's 17th birthday with moving tribute

• Doug Kramer celebrated his eldest daughter Kendra's 17th birthday with a touching Instagram tribute
• The proud father admitted he still finds it hard to believe how fast his firstborn is growing up
• Doug shared his immense admiration for the young woman Kendra has become as she faces the future
• The birthday post included a nostalgic video compilation showing Kendra's journey from a baby to a young lady

Doug Kramer is having a hard time wrapping his head around how fast time flies as his eldest daughter, Kendra, officially turns 17.

To mark the special milestone, the former basketball player posted a heartwarming video montage on Instagram under his username @dougkramer. The clip features a sweet collection of throwback videos and photos showing Kendra as a bubbly toddler dancing in a tutu, swimming, riding her bike, and growing into a beautiful young woman winning medals in sports.

In his caption, Doug couldn't hide his disbelief at how close his daughter is getting to adulthood.

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"Happy 17th birthday to my dearest Kendra! 17! Really? It still sounds so crazy to me!" Doug shared.

Watching Kendra grow and achieve so many things over the years has been an incredible journey for the celebrity dad. He expressed how eager he is to see her conquer more of her dreams as she enters this exciting new chapter of her life.

"The world is your playground, and you have so much ahead of you to conquer. Looking at you now, I am already so proud of the young woman you've become," Doug wrote affectionately.

Even though Kendra is rapidly stepping out of her childhood years, Doug reminded her that her place in his heart will never change.

"My baby girl is not so little anymore, but you will always, always be Papa's princess. I love you, Kenny!" he added.

Doug Kramer is a former professional basketball player in the Philippines, he played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles before being drafted into the PBA in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams including Air21 Express and Ginebra. Kramer was admired for his hard work until his retirement from basketball in 2019. Outside the court, Doug is famous as the head of "Team Kramer," a social media-famous family with his wife, Cheska Garcia, and their three children, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. Through their family vlogs, photos, and endorsements, Team Kramer eventually became one of the most followed celebrity families in the Philippines.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Doug Kramer celebrated his daughter Scarlett's recent victory in a grueling two-hour tennis match in Australia. Scarlett recently secured a win after a third-set tiebreak against a higher-ranked and more experienced opponent. He praised his daughter's mental toughness and grit during the high-pressure game. It has been nearly two years since Scarlett made the transition from Taekwondo to pursuing her passion for tennis.

Meanwhile, Doug Kramer revealed that his family has temporarily moved to Melbourne, Australia for three months. The move aims to support their children in their respective athletic pursuits. In his post, Doug praised Melbourne’s world-class facilities and the convenience of having everything within a 10-20 minute drive. Their children are now balancing their intensive training with online classes while bonding in a new environment that is currently in Australia.

Source: KAMI.com.gh