N is for Noah

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there were two Jedi.  Of course these Jedi had a friend - Han Solo and Princess Leia's daughter - Lillian.  Luke Skywalker gets chased by some enemy fighters so Han Solo and Princess Leia deploy some troops.  Princess Leia then finds out that her daughter gets captured.  Darth Veers (the late Darth Vader's secret apprentice) hires a bounty hunter to get Luke Skywalker.  Spaceman Spiff, another of the good guys, has computer problems and is shot down.  Luke then finds out that the bounty hunter that Darth Veers hired is really on Luke's side and Lillian with her droid, R15 Z12, has escaped...," and so it goes.

Our oldest, Noah, is planning Episode 7 of the Star Wars series.  It's just the latest creation from his active imagination.  That imagination has made movies, written books, cured diseases, revolutionized transportation, eliminated all manner of work, streamlined school, made millions of dollars, composed masterpieces, and at times has driven his parents crazy.  But no matter what, as our eldest child, he's been at the center of just about everything in our family - and he's done a great job at being a great kid.

Noah and Chris taking in a Rangers game from the cheap seats.

Noah is a voracious reader and is a very creative guy that doesn't give up easily.  He often comes up with innovative ways to use everyday items, which alternately amazes us or makes us shake our heads in disbelief.  Noah is also bright enough to do just about anything that he decides to put his mind to.  His people skills are atypical for an eleven year old and have led to him having great friendships with some folks that are many times his age.

Playing some djembe at an arts party.

Ben, Kristin, and Noah enjoying the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

As we make our transition into new cultural situations, we are curious to see how Noah's God-given creativity and skills will be used.  It is our prayer for Noah that he will draw closer to the Lord and that his personality will reflect the love of Christ to many others.

Noah and Ben in front of Big Tex at the State Fair.

Comforting Ben atop the ferris wheel at the State Fair.

Noah enjoying a root beer at the dining hall with Ben and Kristin.