Day 2 - Still coughing and feverish, so it was movie night. Silas reserved Beethoven's Big Break (they've watched the first two movies recently) from the library and we all hunkered down to watch it. The boys cracked up through the whole thing.
Day 3 - Still coughing, but wanting to take advantage of some dry weather and trying to deal with some cabin fever. So we went for a hike at Magness Memorial Tree Park. Our time was limited, but we hiked for about 1 1/2 hours. Pretty place and we'll definitely go back when we have more time!
The whole fam strikes a pose on our way up the mountain.
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Day 4 - We took advantage of a BOGO sale on shakes at Sonic after dinner, though we ate them at home because Silas wasn't feeling great. It was our first time there and the shakes were a hit.
Tired of coughing, but not too tired to suck a caramel shake through his straw.
Day 5 - Silas' fever, which was never scary high, is still hanging on and he's keeping us up much of the night while he hacks up a lung ... or two. Three days is the standard wait time for a fever and he's on day 4/5, so we take him to the doctor. He's diagnosed with pneumonia and starts some antibiotics. We planned on having this day be an activity day, but he's supposed to lay low and we don't want to be around other people. So, we pick up lunch at Arby's and have a picnic at Memorial Park.
The birthday boy and I do a little bonding over lunch.
Day 6 - It's "Appreciation Night" and we all take turns presenting Silas with a paper that tells him, through words or pictures, what we like about him.
Silas is impressed with the paper that Tim did for him.
Day 7 - Silas' day starts with the long-time tradition of "Doughnut Date With Daddy". We lay low most of the morning, then my dad arrives in the afternoon. Granny comes over a little later and we all eat the dinner of Silas' choice (raviolis, Ritz, and yellow, orange, and red bell pepper slices). After dinner Silas opens gifts from his family and spends much of the evening playing with them. We sneak in the annual "birthday outfit" pictures at the end of the night and his birthday week comes to an end.
Eating the doughnut he's envied since Devon's birthday week.
Ready to dig into his birthday dinner, but forcing a smile because he's having a major allergy attack.
Eight dollars on his eighth birthday.
Happy with the gifts his family gave him.
The annual "birthday outfit" picture.
Thinking it's funny to make a "tough guy" face while standing in a shirt that's way too big.
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He is so cute! Happy Birthday S-man.
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