Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people

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.

Grrrrrr… a couple weekends ago we went to a party for Savannah’s 5th birthday.

Improvised tail.

Princess Sophie, Princess Savannah, and Princess Derby.

Aransas shaming you all, as always. Below are hot dog muffins!

Princesses being announced.

…and Oliver the wizard (in green).

Royal dance.

Noah and Chester psyched on the inflatable swords.

Video montage of Savannah’s life as a 4 year old.

Noah’s card for Savannah.

Saying goodbye.

Sappy. Still.

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.

Big sister Mae.

This guy.

Photo by Jerry.

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

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

Throwing things.

Swimmers.

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

Showing Savannah a bug on the way to school.

Everyone in their caps and gowns.

Shy guy.

“Hoah”.

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

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

Laila.

Leo and Zion.

Savannah reading to us.

Noah, Matilda, Nooria, and Zion.

Sienna, Joshua, and Mia-Mae.

Noah C., Savannah, Logan, and Amelie.

Some dancing.

Autumn, Leo, and Selah.

Mia-Mae.

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

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

I can never get these straws in right.

Focus.

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

Joshua’s last day.

The walk home.

The after-party at the Savas’.

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

This one convinced us to got eat dinner and watch the sunset after a long day in the sun.

For everyone who wanted to see some muscles.

Channel markers for Rock Beach Harbor.

Fallen soldier.

In cycling this is called a “natural break”.

Thug life.