Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people

For Noah’s 5th birthday, Brooklyn edition, he wanted to have everything be about sharks. Kate did a great job with it, not only with the decorations, but even carving her own version of the shark shaped watermelon that my cousin Julie made for Noah’s party up in NH.

Savannah came dressed up as a shark attack victim.

Sand art necklaces.

Pizza.

Cupcakes were a hit.

Derby.

Chester.

Zion.

Logan.

Zion fishing for his mom.

Cleo.

Layla and her sweet card.

Mihret’s collection of necklaces.

Handing out goodie bags.

Pretending like it’s not time to go.

Leslie and Uncle Tim’s gift.

An Iron Man glove that shoots foam washers… and shoots them far.

Later we stopped by to see Ms. Amanda and Mae.

A bit too forceful with the goodbye.

Thanks to everyone for coming to Noah’s party, and thanks to Amanda for having us over.

Emotional day. First day of kindergarten at PS133. I didn’t get it, what was the big deal? Kate even had to convince me to go with them… I get/got it now.

Moral of the story, don’t let that business suit keep you off your BMX bike. Ever.

We picked up some more team members.

Waiting in the cafeteria for Noah’s teacher.

Showing Nana T. and Opa the new school supplies.

Ms. Gamory (in the back with the yellow sweater) addressing the class.

We weren’t sure who we would know at the new school, but then we saw Selah and Samantha who were both in Noah’s pre-k class.

Saying goodbye.

The first day was short, and went real smooth. Noah adjusted quicker than we did.

The day after coming back from NH we stopped by to see Nana T and Opa. After dinner Noah kind of knew what we might have for dessert…

Plus gifts, dinner kept getting better!

Animal rubber stamps.

By the time you read this, this book will be memorized.

Thanks for dinner Nana T and Opa, and thanks for the great gifts!

Up bright and early, running out to the motor home to wake up Aunt Mindy so we could help her set up for the party.

Aunt Mindy had put together a great “camp” themed birthday party for Noah. No detail overlooked.

Gift bags.

My cousin Julie made this great edible shark.

Camp fire cupcakes.

Running around with Jaycee.

Thanks Aunt Mindy for putting together such a great party.

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

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.

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

Growing.

3-D theater.

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

Aunt Mindy helped him bounce back.

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

Next two photos by Kate.

We found all of the elves too.

Certified.

Thanks Nana and Grampa, great day.