Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people

The bikes were downstairs and Noah’s had his magnifying glass ready. Now to decide where to go.

Not sure why we try to decide, we always end up in Prospect Park. This time, we went looking for bugs on the south side.

Impressive tree repairs.

Found scene.

Searching for more things to look at with the magnifying glass.

Deciding this trail was getting sketchy.

Seeing what he can from here.

Ridiculous algae in the water near the Audubon Center.

Lunch for Noah.

(photo by Kate) (face by Kreg)

In the Audubon Center.

Hissing cockroaches.

Giddy up.

Friday night, our first night in Charlotte, was a little rough. Noah had pressure in his ear from the airplane and it took a while to make him feel better. Needless to say, we were pretty slow to get started Saturday morning.

Blowing bubbles is way more fun 21 floors up.

After breakfast and bubbles, we went Discovery Place Kids. We learned about things like farm work..

..and banking,

…and boating,

..and what it feels like to sit in the seat of an annoying Nascar drivers (just Google, Kyle Busch is annoying and you’ll see what I mean).

Reckless.

Sappy people waiting to pick up lunch.

Back to the balcony.

Kate has to have all 10 fingers on a sandwich when she eats. True story.

Monday morning, our last day in Providence with The Deaner’s, and we spent the morning at a great farm/playground.

Lunch.

Well fed, car loaded, lil’ dude ready for a nap, perfect time to head back to NYC.

Thanks again to The Deaner’s for inviting us up for the holiday weekend!!

Lunch.. yum.

Saturday afternoon The Deaner’s invited some friends over for a BBQ, and they let us Holt’s stick around.

The Charest’s came over. Lil’ Tyler’s cheeks got some attention.

I brought some new beer from Brooklyn for everyone to try (*this blog does not advocate, or facilitate, under age drink. Online or in person).

Noah getting batting lessons.

Tyler getting driving lessons.

They boys yelling (roaring) at me.

After dinner, things got romantic on the couch while watching Handy Manny.

Thanks to The Deaner’s for hosting a BBQ, and letting us stay for it. Also big up The Charest’s for making the drive over to chill.

Saturday we made sure the stroller was well loaded up as we went to a going-away party in Prospect Park for Isaac, his parents Mike and Debbie, and Isaac’s little sister August. They are deserting us and moving back to England.

Party season.

Party site.

Charlotte!

Savannah!

Lil’ August (Augie)!

Isaac and Augie’s dad dressed perfectly for a theme I wasn’t aware of.

This really does sum up Brooklyn style at the moment though. Dudes in short-shorts cooking lamb chops in the park.

Rita, Caique’s mom, got into the party theme.

Corn balls.

Caique joined in.

Sack race!

Mr. Andy and Derby, line judges.

Savannah swiped her dads sunglasses.

Then Noah wanted his sunglasses.

We’ll miss them Westlake’s.