Noah Turns 5

One of the benefits from our trip to the States was that we were able to Celebrate Noah's birthday with friends and family. He made out pretty well with a friends birthday party at the St. Louis Zoo, as well as a family birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. It was great for our families to see him open his presents, rather than mailing them and not being able to see his excitement. Legos are the thing now and he is building up quite the collection. Thomas the Tank Engine has been officially replaced! The weather for our Zoo party was perfect and a nice break from all the snow we have had this year in Innsbruck. Of course, turning 5 has changed Noah's life dramatically, or at least he thinks it should. Everything that he was too young to do when he was 4, he thinks he should be able to do now that he is 5. He would probably try to drive the car if we let him! When we moved, he was old enough to remember his friends from St. Louis, so it was especially exciting for him to be able to spend his birthday with them. Time sure is flying fast, which is why we try to capture every moment on film (or memory card). Enjoy the pictures.


In awe of the Madagascar cake

Now for the good stuff

Give him something to climb and he will conquer it


Mommy and Ella on the train