Favorite shots from Noah's birthday weekend

31 Things We Love About Terah

1. We like Terah because he totally rocks his uncommon first name ("Terah as in tiramisu") and one time told us that he loves his name. It makes him one of a kind! -Dan and Jessie
2. Terah is useful :) -Elaine
3. I like and appreciate that Terah is always there for me no matter what and that now I can come to him about advice on guys :) Haha. He's a good big brother! -Priscilla
4. He’s good at asking tough questions to keep you accountable. -Dave
5. He has a very calming presence.  -Elaine
6. There are many things we love about you - your smile, love for others, persistence, patience, and love of a good joke! We hope this year brings you lots of joy! -Jesse and Kerry
7. I like when we hang out and watch sports even though I appear to be similarly uninformed about sports. -Brice
8. I find Terah to be a pretty funny guy and I like how he dresses. -Priscilla
9. He always encourages me to pursue what I want to do in life, even if that means taking a path that is uncommon. He's been not only a good friend but a great brother over the years, and has given me new outlooks on life, especially in college. -Jon
10. I like that he is part owner and creator of the revolution in snack foods.  That is one of the most impressive things of any of my friends I know. -Brice
11. Terah is a great housemate.  I enjoyed living with him and would totally do it again (except that we now both have families).-Aaron
12. He's a good listener. -Kristen
13. Some of my favorite memories of him and me is cheering for the Red Sox or that Patriots when he comes home, and going to the movies during the weekend. -Jon
14. Something I love about Terah is that he seems to understand and “get” all the latest new stuff (websites, apps, etc.) but he doesn’t make me feel old or stupid when we talk about it!  A lot of people are into the latest technologies, but they either don’t know how to explain it well to people like me or they do it in a way that expresses an air of “are you kidding me that you don’t know about this?”  Terah isn’t like that.  Thanks Terah! -Jason
15. I like his handsome round face. -Brice
16. He’s thoughtful and articulate in a “strong, silent-type” way. -Dave
17. Happy 31st Birthday Terah! To a cool and chill guy who's confident enough to wear pink :) We are glad to be in community with you and look forward to doing life together in Christ! -Jeff and Wendy
18. I appreciate his open and honest conversation. He is peaceful and supportive. -Elaine
19. He is dependable and trustworthy (or as mommy says.. a rock). -Grace
20. We like Terah because he's a REAL sports fan, not a poser. This is according to another true fan, Dan, so we know it's accurate. -Dan and Jessie
21. He remembers what people say long after they've said it. -Kristen
22. Water! Caillou! Up! No! -Noah
23. I admire the passion and intensity with which you care for those you love, particularly Michelle and Noah.  There's a real fierceness about your love -- I find it comforting and encouraging to see in action. -Liz
24. He is dedicated and diligent. -Grace
25. What I admired Terah most is the "You gotta try it once!" attitude. That included Snow Camping. -David
26. I appreciate Terah's multi-facetedness. (is that a real word? ask Terah, he'd know!) He is serious and pursues his passions with great integrity and follow-through (that responsible older brother aspect), but at the same time, knows how to have a good time, being goofy with his guitar, and has great fashion-sense. -Juliet
27. Terah certainly exudes passion in whatever he's set to do. Very grateful to have met and know this fella in our journey with fatherhood as well. -David
28. I can remember leading bible study with you in college -- the way you prayed made a strong impression on me. You always started with thanking God.  And you continued on with humble, heartfelt requests.  I often felt like God must be pleased to hear from Terah because Terah's heart is so genuine. -Liz
29. What I like most about Terah is that, he is always giving me positive comments and always seems to believe in me. -Jon
30. He is patient and understanding.. as evidenced by him willingly
    living with Michelle and Noah and (maybe not so willingly) 15 minutes away from mommy and daddy. -Grace
31. A modern dad, cutting edge professional, old friend ;) May the gospel go forth wherever you do, happy birthday Terah! -Juliet

Happy birthday to a great dad and partner-in-crime! 

Happy birthday Noah

Noah turns two today! What an adventure it has been watching him grow from a wee lad to the stubborn, demanding, energetic little boy he is today.

He is God's gift to us, a sweet and precious presence in our lives. He is often the only thing that makes sense, that we would be his parents and that he would make us a family. 

When he is still for a moment in my lap, I whisper to him that I will love him forever, no matter what he does or does not do. But before I finish, he is already running off to the next great thing. 

He is Noah and he is two today!