Happy Birthday, Jonathan!

Happy 8th Birthday Jonathan Samuel!Jonathan enjoyed his birthday breakfast in bed. . . as he said "I've waited all year for this!" Unfortunately this year did not meet his (or anyone's) heightened birthday expectations as he struggled with stomach issues all day. Poor little guy. We celebrated his Birthday Breakfast in Bed on Monday morning, because Dad is gone by 5am on Sunday mornings. (And his tummy seemed a bit better.)
Enjoying his maple bar and opening gifts are a highlight for the birthday boy. This one is from Gray-Gray and Papa - anything with dogs is always a hit. All the kids enjoyed watching "Snow Buddies."
After church, his two best friends came over to play and swim (Parker and Seth). Unfortunately, Jonathan was hurting and spent much of the time resting on the couch. Big sister Sarah came to the rescue and kept the boys entertained on the trampoline and in the pool. (Josh and Bekah had gone to the Carters for the afternoon.) Jonathan is prone to stomach issues, but now we're wondering if he caught a bit of the flu bug going around . . . because big sister Sarah has been vomiting all afternoon! She reports "I'm up to 10." The may just be the beginning. . .
Ok, a new addition! When I finished posting, I went to check on the kids and found Sarah asleep with her bowl tucked in under her chin! I had to take a picture and add it to the post. Poor sweet Sarah. . . keep us in your prayers. If the blog is empty for a while you'll know the flu is making it's rounds.

Last week Dave and Sandy enjoyed this flu. We just returned from Staff Retreat, wherein which Linda, Karen, and Mike all came down with it the last day. All the secretaries were out with it on Monday and Tuesday (Paul didn't vomit, but he also didn't eat for two days - so I'd say he had it!!). Paul said George and Tom went down today. . . . I feel doomed. . .