It's already friday! wow.. today I am heading out the door to take my "baby".. Noah.. out for his birthday!
He turns 6 today and to me that is crazy! The last of 6 kids and not having a baby anymore kinda makes me a little sad! I found a video last week of him, just a few years ago, still a toddler, and trying to climb up onto the couch.I actually got tears in my eyes because I realized I don't have a baby anymore!
Noah is probably our most FUN loving child. He is SUPER funny, always cracking jokes, making us laugh, making others laugh and making himself laugh! (mostly himself!l) He is also sweet and sensitive and always thoughtful. He is so funny because he is shy at first, but the minute you get to know him.. watch out!
His nick name is "nova".. and not for the car.. it's a funny store and a long story, but basically my husband was on a plane with him, when he was only 3 months old.. on their way to come see ME at a CKU convention I was teaching. He was on the plane next to a couple from Asia who spoke very little English (who were on their way to Disney World for their honeymoon!) They ADORED little noah and helped Ben keep him happy the entire time.. and when they asked Ben what his name wasBen told them Noah...
they said " OH Nova.. your so cute Nova.. your so cute!".
When I met up with him at the airport, the couple also came up to me and gave me a hug and told me "Little "nova' Is so cute! He is so cute!" THEY were adorable! And it just stuck! So we would always say to him.. oh nova.. your so cute nova, your so cute!
And then other family members started calling him that and then friends.. and pretty soon his name was Nova.. not noah and people thought we had named him after a car or the space shuttle. It was kinda funny.
I still call him Nova once in while, but since he started school, he prefers to go by "Noah". Cause he's so "mature" now. hum-um...
He is also our snuggle bug. He loves to give people loves. He is shy at first, but once he warms up to you.. watch out! He is hugging on you, sitting on your lap, talking your ear off.. your his! lol
He also is such a simple kid! Last year for his birthday he asked for a bag of tootsie rolls and an ice cream sand-which. NOT a whole box, just one. You should see the birthday video tape.. when he opened up his presents (those were his only two presents) he squealed! TOOTSIE ROLLS! An Ice Cream Sand-which!! We were all laughing so hard because he was just so excited to get those things!
Earlier this week when he was snuggling in bed with me and ben.. we asked him what he wanted THIS year.. he said.. can I have two things? We were like SURE! He said.. I would like a ham and cheese lunchable.. and a box of scribbler popsicles! Ben and I both looked at each other and started laughing! He sees his other brothers and sisters getting toys and money and other fun stuff at their birthdays but yet he only asks for that!
He has been walking around the house all day telling everyone about the $2.00 that his Grandpa and Grandma Hoggan sent him for his birthday! All the way from Germany! (they are there right now on a mission for our church). He is so funny. Just love that he is so easy going.
He is our last child, so this year when he went to kindergarten, I really DID cry.We walked him to school, waited in the school yard until he got into line.. and I SOBBED as he walked into the school My husband was supposed to be video taping HIM and instead I turned around and he was taping me! He was laughing so hard, he said he HAD to get that on tape to make fun of me later. I said to Noah that day.. "noah, aren't you going to miss me? And he said.. oh mom.. it's only for a half of day.. you will be okay. I will be home by 11:00! " I had to laugh. . Next year when he goes full time, and ben is NOT allowed to bring the camcorder this time.
Another awesome quality Noah has, is he is JUST like my own dad....In more than one way.. he has his laugh, his smile, his mannerisms. WHen my dad died last August, we found this picture of him.. and actually at first everyone thought it was a picture of Noah..
Noah is on the right, my dad is on the left. Noah's hair is a bit lighter, but dang they are just so much alike! It's like having a little piece of my dad her with me even though he is gone. Make me teary-eyed just writing this..
I am so grateful for this little guy in our lives. He doesn't like to be called that. He is a big kid now.. but he will always be my baby, even when he is 26!
Love you "little" Nova! you are so cute! Happy Birthday!
wow...he really does look like your Dad....amazing....
Posted by: Terry | March 26, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Happy birthday to your sweet boy! He reminds me a lot of the baby of our family (who's 4 now). :) The pictures of him and your dad are amazing. I couldn't even tell the difference!
Posted by: julie | March 23, 2011 at 02:23 PM
What a sweet post about your adorable Noah! I still cry on the 1st day of school for Jake! Something about the new year, another year older... them leaving me... makes me a wreck!
I love the photo of the two of you... mama loving her baby... life doesn't get better than that!
Posted by: Mikal | March 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
He sounds like a great kid! And you are a very lucky mom! Happy birthday Noah!
Posted by: Toni K | March 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
What a special boy Noah sounds like! And oh my goodness, he sure is the spittin image of your dad.
Lee Ann
Posted by: Lee Ann | March 20, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Oyeah, cute boy! All the best Noah!
Just wanted to let you know that I posted a piece inspired by your behind the scenes video http://www.missmarple70.blogspot.com/2011/03/blue-bird.html
Have a wonderfull sunday - Irma
Posted by: Irma | March 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM
he is soooo cute. happy birthday Noah. hope your day was great.
Posted by: laura huffman | March 19, 2011 at 10:28 PM
happy Birthday Little "Nova" Noah. I love that story Christy it was so sweet!!! I especially love the part when he told you to get over crying for him because he would be back @ 11. So adorable.
Posted by: Nique G | March 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM
He's a cutie - Happy Birthday Noah!
Posted by: Joanne | March 18, 2011 at 09:43 PM
That pic of you and Noah is beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn | March 18, 2011 at 07:28 PM
gosh he's cute! Amazingly close to your dad too...great pics!
Posted by: Laura-Lee | March 18, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Oh, sweetie! You have me crying like a baby!! My little Jake is our last too, and he will be 2 next month and is growing up so fast. That first day of school will have me weeping, I know it!! Your little Noah is so cute!! What a doll! And so sweet! Those Scribblers are pretty good!! I hope he is having a FANTASTIC birthday, and that you are doing okay too!! ((hugs))
Posted by: Rebecca | March 18, 2011 at 04:13 PM
What a precious little guy!
I looooove how much he looks like your dad...God certainly wanted you to have your daddy with you forever and so he gave you this amazing little boy who looks like your daddy and can remind you daily of the blessings that are yours!
God is SO good!!!
I have enjoyed the SheArt class Christy!! You are an amazing teacher, so fun and inspirational!!
XO
Posted by: Sherry Coggins | March 18, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Happy Birthday to Noah..and blessings to you, dear Christie. I have a friend that always gives his mom a rose on his birthday because he says its her day too...
Thank you for sharing something so important to you with us...
Posted by: Sher Mattison | March 18, 2011 at 03:20 PM
What a cutie he is!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | March 18, 2011 at 03:10 PM
So funny reading your description of Noah. I, too, have a Noah (who is now 12) but you could be describing my son! He has exactly the same traits! So funny, so sweet, so thoughtful, so full of love. Their name means comfort and my Noah told me once that all these qualities are what he uses to comfort people! So sweet and I assure you it only gets sweeter!! Happy Birthday to your precious Noah!! =] Hugs, Toni
Posted by: Toni Maddox | March 18, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Beautiful post. Happy Birthday Noah, you shine like a Supernova!!!
Posted by: Melissa | March 18, 2011 at 02:35 PM
WOW Noah looks a lot like your dad...amazing....Well Happy Birthday to little Noah....
Posted by: Annette A. | March 18, 2011 at 02:02 PM