Aaron's cousin Sarah had this really great idea so I decided to borrow it (Thanks, Sarah!!) I thought this would be a great way for Noah to look back on his first year of life. Its kind of long, but fun to see how people remember Noah.
If you are interested in filling out the questionnaire, copy the blank questions from the comments section of this and add it back into your own comment.
From Daddy:
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Bubba, Little man, Junior,
NoahJames
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday, December 4th, 2006 @ 2:52. You
weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and you were 21 inches.
3. What is your favorite memory of me? When he was sitting at the kitchen table in Mommy’s arms. I came through the door after work and it was the first time you really recognized me a gave me a great big smile.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: Danger Zone
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? I see you being a courteous and respectful young man growing in your walk with God and pursuing your dreams while working hard to achieve them.
6. The silliest thing I do is: I have a couple…when you talk back to me in the car when I make noises at you, the ohohoh sound you make when you see something you really like, and clenching your whole body when you get really excited.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? I have a couple…when I first held you and showed you to your mother, the one where you are wearing my glasses, and helping me install the childproof latches.
8. What one word best describes me? Curious
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? A cross between Daredevil and Wolverine because you have no fear and you need the gift of healing because you bonk your head all the time
10. What do you love best about me? That God gave you to your Mommy and I. I also love that you try to figure things out and concentrate very hard while doing it just like me.
From Mommy:
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Lovebug, Baby boy, Sweetheart, Babe, NoahJames,
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday. I remember vividly the night before was Sunday and Daddy said that it would be great if you came on Monday so he could have the week off. And then you cameJ
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Coming in and snuggling/falling asleep with me in bed after Daddy went to work. You were and still are such a sleeper.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: The Lord told Noah to build him an arky, arky....(I don't know the name of the song, but you love it!)
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? I hope and pray that you will be a man after God’s heart. That you will be an example to those around you of what a believer is with a servants heart. I would love for you to appreciate women and still open doors for them. I would love you for you to go to college and seek after God’s will for where he wants you to best serve Him.
6. The silliest thing I do is: There are so many! The wide open mouth kisses you give me. The happy, chatty way you greet me at the edge of your crib after a nap. The noise you make when something gets you really excited.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? From when you were a little baby: The closeup one of you with that blue beanie hat with the red stripe. From lately, the closeup with the lobster hat. It shows just enough personality to show that you’ve got something up your sleeve and you’re not always Mr. Innocent.
8. What one word best describes me? Inquisitive
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Dash from the incredibles because it seems that I turn around and you are already somewhere else getting into trouble.
10. What do you love best about me? You make me see everything through fresh eyes. I love that everything is amazing, no matter how big or small. And I love that you love me unconditionally. I love when you excitedly crawl towards me.
From Lolli (Aaron’s mom):
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: sweetpea, NoahJames
2. What day of the week was I born? I remember it was a work day. And only because of your baby album, I now know it was Monday.
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Holding you and you sleeping on me in the chair. I would look down on you while I rocked you and watch you sleep.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: Dukes of Hazzard theme song
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? Dating. I think you will be a senior in college and I believe you will major in something kind of hands-on and mechanical related.
6. The silliest thing I do is: When you wrinkle your nose…scrunch it up and blow in and out through your nose.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? In mommy and daddy’s bed and he has his many toys around him. He has his blanket over part his head while he is peeking out from under it. The reason its my favorite is because it is really and truly the first picture that made me think he looked like his daddy.
8. What one word best describes me? Energy
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Daredevil because he is always on the move and fearless.
10. What do you love best about me? Big round brown eyes.
From Poppi(Aaron’s dad):
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Mister Noah, buddy
2. What day of the week was I born? I think its Wednesday, no wait…let me change it to Monday.
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Sleeping in his crib because he sleeps in so many positions.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: “I wish they’d all been ready” (this isn’t what he is now, but what his heart could be)
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? He will be going to college at an institution of higher learning. He will be working summers in the business that Poppi started.
6. The silliest thing I do is: He grins and shows his pair of teeth.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? The picture of when he was 3 weeks old and Lolli was holding him while she rocked him in the rocker.
8. What one word best describes me? Childish-he’s a child, he can do that.
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? He is a Hebrews 11 superhero. Those guys were able to face lions, be sawed in 2, looked for a city that wasn’t made by man.
10. What do you love best about me? I have to say his likeness in the image of God.
Phil (Aaron’s brother):
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Ziggy(but Mom won't let me)
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday12-4-06
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Right nowwet kisses!!
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme songfor my first year would be: I get around!!!Traveling fool!!
5.In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do youthink I will be doing? Playing Collegiate Sports andan Academic All-American!!
6. The silliest thing I do is: Pose whenevera camera is present
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? Too many to have just one. Love them all.
8. What one word best describes me? Blessing
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? The stretch guy in Fantastic Four!
10.What do you love best about me? Complete Package
Uncle Mike & Auntie Marlene (Aaron’s uncle and aunt)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Noah :)
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday :)
3. What is your favorite memory of me? My visiting you for the first time :)
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: "I did it my way" :)
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? Graduating from college with your engineering degree to work in your dad's steel business :)
6. The silliest thing I do is: putting on your favorite hats and glasses :)
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? My favorite pic is your Uncle Micah kissing you on your nose :)
8. What one word best describes me? accommodating :)
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Baby Smallville :)
10. What do you love best about me? I love your engaging personality :)
Calie, Dahmane & Lilly (neighbors)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Baby Noah or Noey
2. What day of the week was I born? HHHmmm I don't remember - but we were there
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Really I like to see you in your cute lobster hat and your cute little chubby feet hiked up above the tray in your stroller
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: Mission impossible or Hawaii Five 0
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? I think you will be finishing up your junior year and playing hockey. You will probably have a nice girlfriend and get married shortly after you both graduate.
6. The silliest thing I do is: You make the cutest sound when you are interested in something. You sound kind of like a monkey or an owl. Both are adorable.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? Right now my favorite picture is the one where Lilly is holding Noah and he has his hand under her chin holding her steady. There are sooo many that are cute though......its hard to pick.
8. What one word best describes me? Happy
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? You are a superhero....with one genuine smile you can light up a room and with one tear bring people to question and with one scream you definitely get a reaction :)
10. What do you love best about me? Hhhmmm....I like that your an easy going baby and your so inquisitive about things around you. Your fun to cuddle and enjoyable to watch in your amazement of your new and ever changing surroundings.
Pat & Lori (neighbors)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: noah
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Going to the Buckeye Blueberry Farm and watching you grab the leaves and berries.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: Just a swinging
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? playing hockey
6. The silliest thing I do is: make raspberries
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? they are all so cute
8. What one word best describes me? cutie
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? batman
10. What do you love best about me? your smile
Lai (IN friend)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Mister Noah (not very original, I know)
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday (I cheated, Aaron let it slip)
3. What is your favorite memory of me? I think it would have to be your owl noise that you make when you get excited.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: I'm not a music person, I've got nothing here.
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? Going to college in Colorado, playing hockey if Daddy has anything to say about it!
6. The silliest thing I do is: Blowing zerberts (sp?) at church when it gets quiet and everyone turns around to look at you and mom.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? I love the picture of you getting ready to go into the bathtub with your shirt still stuck on your head, mom calls you Chief No Clothes and I get a kick out of that.
8. What one word best describes me? Sweet natured, playful.
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Flash, now that you can crawl you can really move.
10. What do you love best about me? I always get a smile from Noah and big slobbery kisses.
Erin (IN friend)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Noah
2. What day of the week was I born? Tuesday
3. What is your favorite memory of me? When you make Locke cry by trying to tackle him from the back.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: Keep On by the Brady Bunch
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? Studying your college texts
6. The silliest thing I do is: when you blow bubbles/raspberries
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? The one where your Mommy and Daddy are holding you and staring at you, I think it's a great picture of how your life is going to be.
8. What one word best describes me? Pleasant
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? The Baby Intimidator
10. What do you love best about me? your laugh; especially when it's the good belly laugh you give when Josiah shakes his head in your face
Eve & Bill (IN friend):
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me:Noah
3. What is your favorite memory of me? You seriously are the cutest baby ever! You arealways happy.
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? In college (Bill says "professional skateboarder")
8. What one word best describes me?Adorable
10. What do you love best about me? Your laid back, sweet personality. You are the firstbaby that Bill enjoys holding.
Olive (CO friend)
2. What day of the week was I born?... Someday in the middle?
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Carrying you down the trail when your mommy and I went hiking:-)
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? Be an engineer like your daddy.
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? Noah's six month picture where he is sucking on the duck's bill.
8. What one word best describes me? Amazing:-)
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Superman--you will always be a champion for what is right--saving the world.
10. What do you love best about me? How happy you have made your mommy and daddy.
Gladys Langness (Aaron’s cousin-don’t worry, Gladys! You’re my cousin too:))
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: CUTE AND ADORABLE
2. What day of the week was I born? HMM OK DOES IT COUNT I KNOW IT'S DEC 4TH... ...OK WAIT, THOUGHT OF A WAY TO "CHEAT" .... TUESDAY!!
3. What is your favorite memory of me? WELL SWEET NOAH AS YOU ARE SO FAR AWAY WE HAVEN'T HAD MANY YET SO I'VE STAYED UP TO DATE WITH YOU VIA YOUR MOMMY'S BLOG BUT I HAVE TO SAY YOUR VERY ANIMATED FACE IS WHAT ALWAYS GETS A CHUCKLE OUT OF ME.
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? WOW- LET'S NOT THINK THAT FAR AHEAD YET, AS I'M MISSING SO MUCH ALREADY!!! BUT WHATEVER IT WILL BE I KNOW YOU'LL BE GREAT AT IT.
6. The silliest thing I do is: YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. THOSE ARE THE BEST!
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? ANY WITH YOUR AWARD WINNING SMILE.
8. What one word best describes me? AMAZING
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? SUPERMAN!! MOSTLY BECAUSE THAT'S YOUR COUSIN JEROD'S FAVORITE AND YOU ARE JUST SUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPERRRRRRRR!
10. What do you love best about me? JUST ONE?? THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT YOU. YOU HAVE WONDERFUL PARENTS AND THERE ISN'T JUST ONE THING TO LOVE ABOUT ALL OF YOU.
Steph B. (CO friend)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Noah (I think I accidentally have called you Norah a couple of times because some of our friends have a little girl named Norah. I have called her Noah too!)
2. What day of the week was I born? Monday
3. What is your favorite memory of me? That's a tough one... I really enjoyed the first time I met you at Olive's wedding and you slept for a long time in my arms at Uncle J and Phil's house. My other favorite memory is when we visited Notre Dame this past Labor Day and you were SO good the entire day. You even fell asleep in your stroller with all the loud noises.
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: "On the Road Again," you were quite the traveler in your first year!
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? First, that is too scary to think about! I think that you will be in college (maybe to be an engineer). I am guessing you won't go too far from home (which will really be Colorado).
6. The silliest thing I do is: When you wave like you are milking a cow!
7. What is your favorite picture of Noah? The one of Noah asleep on Dustin's shoulders
8. What one word best describes me? Blessing
9. If I were a superhero, who would I be? Batman
10. What do you love best about me? Your curiosity. It reminds me how wonderful the simple things can be and how important it is to not always be in a rush.
Maranda Jones (CO friend)
1. My name is Noah, but you like to call me: Little Langness
2. What day of the week was I born? I'm sure it ends with a y...
3. What is your favorite memory of me? Either when you jumped off the boat in Cozumel with your mama or when you helped your parents pop balloons before you were even born
4. If my life had a soundtrack, the theme song for my first year would be: What a Wonderful World
5. In 20 years, I will turn 21. What do you think I will be doing? You will own the Colorado Avalanche and be sitting with your dad and uncles at all the games
Look how big my hands got. But don't worry...they aren't really this big.
I love being tall! I'm almost to the top of this door.
Welcome to Indiana, Lolli & Poppi!
I really love this picture.
Noah's showing off more of his new tricks:)
Its all in the family...the three distinct Hawaiians of our family.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
The three WISE men...haha (note the actual wisemen Noah is holding. He loves playing with them and refused to put them down for the picture.)
Family...this picture is a far cry from our family picture last Christmas. Its amazing how much can change.
One evening, my 2 boys hung out in just their t-shirts and jeans....what a cute picture!
So often these days, as Noah and I are out and about, I am told that I must have a little boy who enjoys his squash and carrots. I suppose he has a unique coloring, but he definitely is avoiding all fruits and veggies at this point, so his color can't be attibuted to vegetables. Atleast ones he has to eat himself and since he has a very well rounded diet, no one veggie is eaten more than the next. He is just very, very tan:) Lucky boy!!! This picture above really highlights his tan...it almost looks like a black and white picture except for Noah's face:)
