Noah’s NH Birthday Party at Camp Five

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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.

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

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Gift bags.

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My cousin Julie made this great edible shark.

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Camp fire cupcakes.

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Running around with Jaycee.

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Thanks Aunt Mindy for putting together such a great party.

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.

Caitlin’s First Birthday

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Out in Wantagh the other weekend for Caitlin’s first birthday.

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It was hot, I almost had to drag Noah out of the AC.

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Her royal highness.

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Court jester.

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Lil’ dude perked up when the rabbit came out.

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Best dressed.

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Good times.

Meeting Leni

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Over the 4th of July weekend, with the city still smoldering in the summer heat, we stopped by Jerry and Amanda’s to meet Leni.

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Big sister Mae.

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This guy.

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Photo by Jerry.

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After brunch we rode our bikes (did I tell you about the unbearable heat?) to Prospect Park.

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Prospect Park Lake by the Audubon Center with a thick layer of algae (I blame the heat).

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Throwing things.

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Swimmers.

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Pre-K Graduation

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Big day, the day Noah graduated from Pre-K.

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Showing Savannah a bug on the way to school.

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Everyone in their caps and gowns.

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Shy guy.

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“Hoah”.

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Noah’s teacher Ms. Yelena and the schools director, Ms. Carol, share a few words.

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Samantha, Mihret, Clio, and Alex with the first performance.

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Laila.

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Leo and Zion.

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Savannah reading to us.

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Noah, Matilda, Nooria, and Zion.

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Sienna, Joshua, and Mia-Mae.

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Noah C., Savannah, Logan, and Amelie.

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Some dancing.

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Autumn, Leo, and Selah.

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Mia-Mae.

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My view as the teachers gave me and a few other parents certificates for going on field trips.

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Nooria’s dad Sam with a custom jam for the kids to sing.

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I can never get these straws in right.

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Focus.

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Jim, Clio’s dad, presenting cards to the teachers from the parents.

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Joshua’s last day.

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The walk home.

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The after-party at the Savas’.

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Below is a video that Andy, Savannah’s dad put together of the graduation ceremony.