Birthday Bust

We had Noah's birthday party here at the house Sunday afternoon after church.  We decided to do just a small family gathering since Noah's big birthday present is that he and I will be going on a trip to DC in the spring.

We invited seven of his friends to come over along with the family for lunch.  We had all of Noah's favorites: spaghetti, cheese biscuits, seven layer salad, and green beans.  Linda made a Lego chocolate cake for dessert.

The food and fellowship was all good but none of Noah's friends were able to come.  There is a really nasty stomach bug going around and since we have already had it (more than once) we were very appreciative that they did not come and bring their germs but it was still sad for Noah not to have any of his friends here.  Good thing that he got a new set of Lego's because it conveniently took his mind off of the fact that the average age of his birthday guests was well above thirty.

Poor Jonah had a rough day as well.  Just before everyone got there he decided to show Granny Faye how fast he could run and ran straight into my step stool bursting his lip wide open.

I really thought we were going to have to go to the ER and have them put a stitch in it but it looked much better as the day went on and today he is not even complaining about it.  I have never been squeamish at the sight of blood but even I could not look at it right after it happened without feeling really sick to my stomach.  I think it makes a difference when your child is the one doing the bleeding.

Micah as usual was not shy about cheesing for the camera.  I have never seen a child that loves having pictures taken like this one does. It was a good day in the end but a birthday party it was not so I guess we will be having a rather large play date in the near future...after this nasty tummy bug has passed.