Late for His Own Party

Waiting for the Birthday Boy to get awake!

Katherine is still very selective about who actually sees her walk.

Good cupcake!

Luke had a "helper" when it was time to open gifts.

Classic Katherine...

A guitar!

Luke's birthday fell on Monday this year.  Since everyone had the day off for New Year's we decided to have family over for lunch.  Luke was so excited to have a party at his house. He is having a friend party this weekend.  While we were waiting for everyone to get here the Birthday Boy fell asleep in Paul's lap.  Paul laid him in his bed and he slept for almost an hour.  I can't tell you how this NEVER happens.  Normally we have to fight him to take a nap when we are all home together. 

We decided to eat while he was sleeping.  We just had chili and the fixings and some finger foods.  When he finally woke up it took him awhile to come around and warm up to the idea of it.  He reluctantly let us sing Happy Birthday to him.  He did eat some of his cupcake.  Opening presents did not even really get him that excited either.  I say this every year but it is so hard having his birthday fall so soon after Christmas.  He gets everything he could possibly want for Christmas and then there is nothing left for birthday.  He wanted more Thomas stuff but he has so much of it we did not do it.  He got swim lessons and all the goodies that go with it (bag, towel, etc) from Nonna, some gift cards, clothes, play dough and some other things. 

Unfortunately we also learned some unexpected news when his party wrapped up.  Paula went for a follow up scan last week and she received the results this morning.  There is a spot that needs to be removed with surgery.  We were all very shocked since she has been feeling so well and her energy level has been good.  It was a very upsetting time for all of us.  Thankfully the kids did not catch on to what was going on.  It was a blessing that we were all together and she and Bill could tell us all at the same time.  Jon prayed for strength for Paula and all of us.  We know God is in control and he never places in front of us more than we can handle.  So, Luke's birthday was bittersweet -- but God knew that.