um, no fank you.

That's what Joe said after he blew out the candles and was offered one of his birthday cupcakes. Yup. He turned down a birthday cupcake. That's the kind of day it was.

Which is to say... it was a bad tummy day. Both boys have been fighting something and what better day for it to be at its worst than on Joe's big day. The curious thing about this bug is that it only curbs their appetites, not their energy levels so Joe was fine to continue with all the activities of the day but, when it came time for meals - even the restaurant food he was so longing for on his birthday - it all got a big "no fank you."

So... maybe when he's feeling better, we'll have a birthday do-over.

Still... he was a trooper and offered me these "cheese" smiles throughout the day...

And... I add this photo... check out the coach in the background... sports are going to be awesome.