Monday, April 28, 2014

Preschool Art Show

Noah had a section in school where they learned about famous artists and did a lot of painting.  After it was complete they had an art show at school.  Noah was so excited for us to see what he had painted.   Here is some of his work.

I believe this one was about God's creations.  I loved his quote at the bottom that he came up with all on his own, "  God created the ocean.  God is heavenly father."  It literally was one of my proudest moments as a mother.




Other paintings, and Noah's funny face....







Unfortunately, It has to be this way...

You know when you are playing catch-up from months past, there is bound to be posts that really don't have any theme at all.  They contain a wide arrange of pictures and events that would otherwise take too long to blog about individually.  This is one of those posts, you have been warned.

1. We attended a little Crimson Parents Valentines day party.  Music, candy and even a fun photo booth.  I love this picture of the kids.  The way Clare's bangs are laying make her look so grown up!


2.  Noah, Clare and myself will occasionally all go grocery shopping together.  You better believe that when we do, we always stop for lunch! 


3.  A little shopping with the kids.  If I ever take my kids shopping Noah ALWAYS, without fail, wants to get something just for him.  Usually its a toy, but if that isn't an option he will take anything. This is a battle we constantly have, and he usually loses I might add. 

Clare kept going up to the man equine and holding its hand.  She would say, "dis is my frien"  haha.  She was serious, and it definitely gave me a good laugh! 



4.  Noah got more birthday money in the mail!  He's never been so happy to receive a late birthday gift! 


5.  Many winter days were spent playing in the hallway with our friends Andrew and his twin sister Elizabeth.  Noah loves to push them around and entertain them. 


6.  We also spent many days inside due to the fact that spring is so late this year (I am wondering if it will ever really come).  So painting is always an option.  The kids enjoyed this equally, although Noah really enjoyed painting all over himself more.  



7.  Then there was that one day where it was so beautiful, in-between snow storms.  I will miss this view!


8.  When Clare takes a late nap she almost gets rewarded (which shouldn't happen, I know) by staying up with mommy and daddy and playing a game on the iPad.  She is just too sweet to resist. 


9.  A little tip to the Cambridge fire station.  Noah was so enchanted by all the trucks and sitting in the drivers seats.  Clare kept her ears plugged the ENTIRE time, but I still managed to get this picture.  You can definitely see the nervousness on her face.  haha




10. For my birthday back in January, Andy bought tickets for us to go see Greg Laswell in concert.  It was a small venue and super intimate and was a fantastic show!  We had a great time. 


11.  Andy took Noah to see the Lego Movie with some friends, so I decided that clare and I would go on our own little date.  A lunch date!  It was a blast.  She loved to just wander around and take a seat here and there.  I love spending time with this little lady.  



12.  Attempting to take a picture of the baby bump, 21 weeks I believe.  Noah obviously had other ideas :) 


13.  I'm not usually a burger kind of gal, but I can't resist Shake Shack's burgers.  Can't. Resist. 



14.  Went on a little weekend girls trip with some friends up to Lake Winnipesaukee.  It was cold and snowy, but gorgeous.  We had such a fun time lounging and talking and going out to eat.  I especially loved not having to make my bed in the morning.


15.  While I was away, Andy took care of things at home.  I love this picture he took of the kids doing a craft at home depot.  Clare's hair is simply out of control.  It's just too funny.  


16.  Clare and her cousin Brooklyn Skyping.  They were listening to frozen music and wearing matching princess dresses that their Nana made for them.  


17.  If I ever have a reason to walk over to the Spangler here on campus, this girl always insists on coming and also insists on getting a chocolate chip muffin.  Every single time.  


18.  A class field trip to the Boston Museum of Art.  The kids took a little tour and then were able to make something of their own out of clay!  Noah made a hammerhead shark, of course.  It was a fun place to go, but if I went back I'd definitely plan to go without my kids.  




19.  We had a sunny day in Boston and decided to walk to Harvard square to get some froyo for a treat.  The kids enjoyed it, as you can see, and so did I! 


20.  This rarely happens, but you know they're tired when.....


21.  I love this picture of Noah and Clare perched on the couch like this. Watching a show of some sort and just getting along.  I love that.  


22.  I bought the kids a couple of games for them to play at home.  They especially loved this Fish game, but you can imagine how much cheating was taking place.  


23.  Wearing Nana's bracelets as earrings.  She is such a character!  




Noah Turns 5!

It's amazing how quickly time is going.  This week is Andy's last week of class at HBS.  I can hardly believe it!  Just yesterday I felt like we got here, and now we are getting ready to leave.  So bitter sweet for our family.

Since I am obviously playing catch-up (once again) I guess I should start where I last left off!  Which would be right around Noah's 5th birthday.  Speaking of time flying!  Having a 5 year old is so odd to me, I can hardly believe my little boy is almost in kindergarten.  I once told Noah that I was sad he was growing up.  From time to time he will ask me, "Mommy, why are you sad for me to grow up?"  I have to explain to him that I'm sad because he won't be my little boy anymore, but that I am also happy to see him grow.  I really love him.

We started out the day early (as usual), he opened presents and Andy took him to get some donuts for breakfast before class.  Noah LOVES donuts, so this was a special treat for him.

My number one goal on birthdays is to make my child feel special.  That doesn't necessarily mean getting a ton of gifts (although I know that Noah would love that).  I think he really enjoyed his special day though.  We even took cupcakes to his preschool class and he loved that.  He has been waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for it to be his birthday.  So this was extra special for him.




He was so excited about all the cars he got in the mail.  He also got about $55 dollars and used that to buy more cars for himself...he has the best imagination!  

Growing up I always had family birthday parties.  All of my family lived close by, and it was very special for me to have my cousins and grandparents and aunts and uncles come over to celebrate with me.  Since we don't have family here in Boston, we had a 'family friend' birthday party where the whole family was invited.  This is technically Noah's first birthday party and he loved it!!  We had a little dinner (Pizza and sides), played some simple games and opened presents.  He was honestly on cloud 9! 

I don't think I have pictures of the party, but I did do our tradition of 20 questions with Noah.  For your reading pleasure : 

20 Questions with Noah: Age 5

1. What is your favorite color?  Red and Green
2. What is your favorite toy?  Eye Cars
3. What is your favorite fruit? Raspberries
4. What is your favorite TV show? Pingu
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Cheesy Pasta

6. What is your favorite outfit?  Star Wars shirt
7. What is your favorite game?  Slap Jack
8. What is your favorite snack?  Raspberry yogurt
9. What is your favorite animal? Bald Eagle
10. What is your favorite song?  Let it Go (from Frozen)

11. What is your favorite book?   Shark Book
12. Who is your best friend?  Jackson and Abby
13. What is your favorite cereal?  Fruity Cheerios and Honey Bunches of Oats
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?  Build a Snowman
15. What is your favorite drink?  Soda

16. What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?  (Stuffed) Doggie and Blanket (and sometimes toys too!)
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?  Cereal
 19. Where’s your favorite place to visit?  Toy Store
 20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A student, like daddy

Noah Adds his own questions…

21. What is my favorite Dinosaur?  T-Rex (they are really scary)
22.  What is my favorite Cars one race car?  Apple car and Tank Coat

23. What is my favorite shark?  Hammerhead
24.  What’s my favorite money?  $35
25. What’s my favorite state?  Idaho
26.  What’s my favorite truck?  The blue one grandpa is sending me.


There you have it, my friends.  I know I speak for Andy and I when I say how lucky we are to be this kids parents. He is one of a kind, and I am SO grateful that the Lord sent him to us.