Friday night was birthday eve for Max, and Trivia Night for the adults. We got a little worried because Max was running a fever when we picked him up that night, and we were worried that the poor boy would never have an illness-free birthday. He woke up Saturday running a fever of about 103, but some medicine brought it right down and he seemed like his normal happy self, so all systems were go for the party.
The day was cold but clear, and we had plenty of guests to help us celebrate. For Max, that meant one great-gram, two grandmothers, two great-aunts, one aunt, one uncle, eleven cousins (most technically my cousins, but still), and three friends (Mark, Katie, and Linus). Just the right amount of people to fill the house without it being too crowded. We had brunch, which included some things I'd never tried to make before, notably scones. I think they turned out well, and everyone seemed to get their fill of brunchy goodness.
At the moment of truth, clutching his beloved flashlight, Max seemed to really enjoy everyone singing to him, and with Liam's help he had no trouble blowing out his candles. Afterward, he had plenty of help opening his gifts as well.
It was a fun day, and wonderful to see everyone. Even better, it was worth all the cleaning, cooking, and preparing to be able to watch Max actually enjoy his birthday for the first time. We were all pretty tired by evening, but the boys perked up enough to watch an episode of Dora while sitting in Max's birthday wagon.
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