Noah Cardiel Holt | My life according to other people

Last Saturday we celebrated Declan’s first birthday and his final days as an only child (Lisa is weeks away from giving him a brother).

Jessica and Vicky let their older sister Nicole do their make up for the party. They asked me how it looked, they didn’t have a mirror.

Michelle taking my picture.

Limbo.

Noah giving Declan a ride around the back yard.

Another generation of hard working Holts carrying it all for an Urban… I kid.

A relaxing stroll through the park, on the way to Alex and Logan’s Party. We are so lucky to live close to Prospect Park were we can let Noah scoot away, gliding quickly down the cobblestone paths…

Until he see’s a big dog in the tunnel, loses control of his scooter and lands in the only puddle left in the park.

And it smelled horrible.

Half a pack of wipes and a change of clothes later, this is how we all felt.

Meanwhile, at the party Mia Mae’s brother Sebastian was getting his face painted (and still recovering from a nasty gash on his forehead).

Amelie.

The park “uniform”.

Alex and Logan’s Mom’s hired the best balloon dude ever. Seriously.

Next level (Mia Mae with Hello Kitty).

Nooria and her dual tiara’s.

Balloon dude.

Mia Mae’s Dad Stephane with his mermaid.

Rockets.

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I wrote about the balloon dude right?

The frenzy.

Logan (left) with a rocket ship and Alex (right) with an octopus.

The crew.

The boys took turns blowing out the candles. Logan wasn’t as bummed as he looks in the picture on the left.

Thanks to Brooke and Peg for inviting us!

Sunday brunch with the Savas clan. A good chance to try and enjoy their hammock.

Maybe coffee (flavored drinks) will help.

The wired one stops off at home with us for a quick second before meeting up with Kat, Moira*, and Liam*. (* in town from Orlando)

Liam had stories.

…and a stylish new hat.

There will be people who like this next photo.

Good times with friends and family.

WE BACK!!! (There was some computer trouble for a minute. I know you missed us)

Here is a story about New Jersey. A couple Saturdays ago Al and Michelle invited us out for a birthday bash. Their two kids, Rocco (whose middle name is “Thunder”!!) was turning 3, and Isabella is turning 7. Traffic kept us from enjoying the clowns, and balloons, and bouncy house… but we go there just in time for cake.

A happy party goers.

Did I mention that this guy was there…?

Rocco is the one eyeing the cake, like it doesn’t know what’s coming.

Julian!

Michelle.

Isabella.

Rocco.

Shy guy.

Mr. Joshula (what Noah calls him) stealing candy from babies.

Leaving.

Thanks for having us out Al and Michelle!

We started Mother’s Day with a Dad dominated soccer practice. Noah was slow to get into it.

Savannah.

Enzo on sticker duty.

Surprising mom with flowers after her yoga class.

Cleaned up and then on the bus to meet The Urban fam.

We ordered rainbows for Kate and Nana T.

…and lots of sun.

…and a couple of photographers to document the occasion.

Gifts.

Dessert.

Then down to Red Hook for the BWAC show that Nana T. helps to put together.

Noah was psyched because a lot of the good work was on the floor.

It was really hard to keep Noah away from these crayons.

This is a face, drooling or throwing up, not sure.

Some of the prints Nana T. was showing.

Filthy boy.

So Kate has a new phone… I think you’ll be seeing a lot of it…

This woman rescues birds, she showed Noah her newest patient.

Happy Mother’s Day to Kate and Nana T.! Thanks for all they do!