Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people » Partying http://www.noahholt.com/blog The days of Noah Cardiel Holt Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Shopping with dad, dinner with friends http://www.noahholt.com/blog/2012/01/31/shopping-with-dad-dinner-with-friends/ http://www.noahholt.com/blog/2012/01/31/shopping-with-dad-dinner-with-friends/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:55 +0000 Kreg http://www.noahholt.com/blog/?p=12595 Noah wanted to see if he would be tall enough to go into the play area at Ikea.

In his boots he was tall enough, but then he decided that chilling with me would be more fun.

Until I left him alone in the cart to go ask a question.

Later we walked over to see Benoit, Julia, and Louis.

The boys had an intimate dinner.

Then some play time.

Noah’s working on his graffiti tag.

We had a great time, but it got late quick.

Thanks for having us Benoit and Julia!

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Sunday Darpan and Erica invited a bunch of us over for brunch. Maya and Layla entertained Noah.

Layla.

Yankee Fans… (Lou and Avi)

The dancers take over.

Veronica was still warming up to the party as we were getting ready to leave.

Thanks for having us!

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On New Year’s Day we got together with Kate’s side of the family. This year Kate’s cousin Ed and his family joined us. Ed’s daughter Vienna dressed Declan as Santa.

Nana T. and her fancy, flashing, flamingo necklace.

Lisa and Santa.

Ed’s youngest daughter Raisse with Noah.

Noah’s new tent!


Superwoman®

Cousin Michelle helping Noah get ready for the ride home.

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It’s always a party in NH.

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Especially on Christmas Day!

Noah opening everything in his path.

Including a stuffed falcon…

…and his first snowboard!!

…and a horse cake that he asked Aunt Mindy for over Thanksgiving.

Friendly dogs.

Gear testing.

Later, at Uncle Wayne and Aunt Patty’s.

Back at Nana and Grampa’s house, two little monkeys jumping on the bed.

Jaycee!

Celebrating Nana Holts birthday.

Winding down.

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Veronica was slow to warm up to the party.

The boys dug into Ryan’s Lego collection.

Cookies got Veronica into it.

Right before we left, Noah smacked his forehead and cheek into a nightstand…

He recovered well. Thanks for having us Ryan and Ellen!

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Andy, playing with dolls.


“Don’t chew it Savannah..”

Noah giving Derbs a hug.

Sappy times.

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(note – Not my best photos, I took the seat of a proud parent for this)

First up, the lil’, lil’ ones.

Proud parents everywhere.

The second group (the 2 year olds) kind of fell apart.

Intermission. Twin violinist, the daughter’s of Ms. Shameka who works in the office.

Next up, Noah’s class.

Group song.

The girls were snowflakes.

The boys were elves.

Noah cheesing at us.

His well practiced bow.

A quick vid of the elves performance.

They closed it out with the big kids (4 year olds).

Noah was proud of himself, or maybe he was proud of the red turtleneck he had to wear. Either way, he was happy to see us.

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Eric and Laura came over to help too (i.e. show us what to do).

Decorate one, eat three… surprised?

Derbs after a fight with some pasta.

Drunk snowmen.

Tis’ the season.

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Tseday and Sienna started things off.

Alex and Logan.

“Big Old Tree”

Making a leaf mess.

Making a game of picking up the leaf mess.

Kate and Ms. Aransas wanted in on the action.

Audience Participation.

Interpretive dancing.

Logan went for it and almost did a flip but ended up landing on his noggin. Excitement is dangerous.

Hard to really appreciate without a video though right? Well, thank Kate.

]]> http://www.noahholt.com/blog/2011/11/14/a-song-and-dance-man-boy/feed/ 3 Some bring a zoo theme to the party, others bring the party to the zoo! http://www.noahholt.com/blog/2011/11/09/some-bring-a-zoo-theme-to-the-party-others-bring-the-party-to-the-zoo/ http://www.noahholt.com/blog/2011/11/09/some-bring-a-zoo-theme-to-the-party-others-bring-the-party-to-the-zoo/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:59 +0000 Kreg http://www.noahholt.com/blog/?p=11866 Prospect Park is great.

Leo got to the party late too, so he helped us figure out where everyone was.

Heavy petting.

Making hats.

Working with Zion’s mom.

Brodie and Zion.

Mia Mae.

Amelie.

Leo.

Birthday girl!

Clio and Amelie.

Laila with her dad.

Questions.

A quick run around the zoo with Zion after the party.

Prospect Park Carousel.

Park looking good.

Thanks to Audrey for inviting us to her party!

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Off to Derby’s horse themed first birthday party.

Maxine congratulating Derby.

Competitor.

Sophie

A little more play time until we head off to our second birthday party of the day.

Happy Birthday Derbs, thanks for inviting us to party with you.

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Savannah was so excited to see us that she ran around the corner and fell.

In Savannah’s building people just left buckets of candy outside their door. Some people poke their heads out when they hear us outside, but mostly it was a free for all.

Of course, some people smartly left instructions.

Derbs when as Gwyneth Paltrow’s kid… Apple (I got bad jokes for days).

Maxine went as Supergirl.

Amelia

Tragedy struck when Noah’s bag busted.

Then Savannah wrecked again.

Seamus kept it together, even if he took off his costume.

Them girls…

The last raid before we went back to our building.

As we walked up to our apartment, Alexa on the first floor came out eager to give Noah a treat, and as we thanked her Honey came out of her apartment asking us to knock on her door.

Honey had an entire basket just for Noah.

Filled with amazing things like whoopee cushions.

And 3-d Glasses.

Honey even had tricks for Kate and I.

So sweet. Thanks Honey! And thanks to Andy and Aransas for inviting us to trick or treat with them.

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Noah’s costume of choice for this “occupation”: a parrot to represent the colorful lies of the 1%.

Send in the dragons first, to intimidate.

Then show ‘em our strength in numbers!

See how nervous the “suits” are?

The “fall” of big business (I’m guessing).

Logan

Laila and her mom

Dr. Noah C.

Can’t let the man keep us down with crowded elevators.

Admit it, you don’t read my captions.

Back to the class to celebrate our success.

Nooria

Back in our apartment, taking stock of our loot.

…until… (to be continued)

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