Christmas in August for your birthday? No problem.

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Almost a month ago now.. in NH, on Noah’s birthday.

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Noah watches “My Pretty Pony” and talks about it so Kate got him a few of the ponies, when he opened it he said “but Mom.. these are for girls” as he played with them.

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For his birthday, Nana and Grampa Holt wanted to take Noah to Santa’s Village.

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Growing.

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3-D theater.

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This was a fast ride that Noah wanted to go on, and then reconsidered.

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Aunt Mindy helped him bounce back.

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The view of Mt. Washington from the top of the ferris wheel.

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Next two photos by Kate.

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We found all of the elves too.

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Certified.

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Thanks Nana and Grampa, great day.

Yurt flavored ice cream

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Tagging Nana and Grampa Holt’s garage up in NH.

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Stalking Noah like the paparazzi at the playground.

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Caterpillars rescue.

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Shopping for dinner.

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Rock in the shoe.

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Nature boy eating freshly picked blackberries.

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My ideal kitchen.

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Signing the guest book in the yurt.

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Aunt Mindy!

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Checking out Aunt Mindy’s pedicure.

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Noah heading back to Nana and Grampa’s house for night.

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Santa’s Village in the morning.

Up to NH

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As we drove north for some time in NH, Noah’s shorts faced south.

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Out the car, straight to work on a bon fire.

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It was good to be up there.

Kicking around

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A few weeks ago, kicking the soccer ball around a little which turned into “kicking the camera” a little.

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Then there was “pretend to have a baby in your tummy”.

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Sporty.

Hanson Place BBQ at Aransas’ Place

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The other week, Aransas offered to host a BBQ for the kids before they left Hanson Place and Ms. Yelena took her up on it. The kids set up their cots before we left.

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Instructions.

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Noah C. and Logan.

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Aransas even had a bouncy house.

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Finding bugs.

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Leo.

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Nooria.

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Stories.

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Ready for lunch.

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The crew.

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