Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people

One of my favorite photographers, Paul Graham, was signing books a while back. Lil’ dude came with me.

I rewarded Noah for his patience with some new shoes.

(New shoes not pictured).

Amanda Friedman is in town, and the other day Noah showed her around his school.

Then Noah gave her a guided tour of the neighborhood.

And told her some jokes.

Amanda gave us a tour of the apartment where she was staying.

A quick portrait session.

A quick landscape photo.

Then dinner.

A relaxing stroll through the park, on the way to Alex and Logan’s Party. We are so lucky to live close to Prospect Park were we can let Noah scoot away, gliding quickly down the cobblestone paths…

Until he see’s a big dog in the tunnel, loses control of his scooter and lands in the only puddle left in the park.

And it smelled horrible.

Half a pack of wipes and a change of clothes later, this is how we all felt.

Meanwhile, at the party Mia Mae’s brother Sebastian was getting his face painted (and still recovering from a nasty gash on his forehead).

Amelie.

The park “uniform”.

Alex and Logan’s Mom’s hired the best balloon dude ever. Seriously.

Next level (Mia Mae with Hello Kitty).

Nooria and her dual tiara’s.

Balloon dude.

Mia Mae’s Dad Stephane with his mermaid.

Rockets.

…

I wrote about the balloon dude right?

The frenzy.

Logan (left) with a rocket ship and Alex (right) with an octopus.

The crew.

The boys took turns blowing out the candles. Logan wasn’t as bummed as he looks in the picture on the left.

Thanks to Brooke and Peg for inviting us!

Sunday brunch with the Savas clan. A good chance to try and enjoy their hammock.

Maybe coffee (flavored drinks) will help.

The wired one stops off at home with us for a quick second before meeting up with Kat, Moira*, and Liam*. (* in town from Orlando)

Liam had stories.

…and a stylish new hat.

There will be people who like this next photo.

Good times with friends and family.

WE BACK!!! (There was some computer trouble for a minute. I know you missed us)

Here is a story about New Jersey. A couple Saturdays ago Al and Michelle invited us out for a birthday bash. Their two kids, Rocco (whose middle name is “Thunder”!!) was turning 3, and Isabella is turning 7. Traffic kept us from enjoying the clowns, and balloons, and bouncy house… but we go there just in time for cake.

A happy party goers.

Did I mention that this guy was there…?

Rocco is the one eyeing the cake, like it doesn’t know what’s coming.

Julian!

Michelle.

Isabella.

Rocco.

Shy guy.

Mr. Joshula (what Noah calls him) stealing candy from babies.

Leaving.

Thanks for having us out Al and Michelle!