Our second grandson was born on this day nine years ago, and what a blessing he is in our lives! Each time he finishes a Harry Potter book, he is allowed to watch the movie. His parents are teaching him the timeless truth that the book is almost always better than the movie! Today, he’ll spend his birthday in Harry Potter World, and he has no idea that this is part of the surprise.
His mother and I were texting last night, and she said he thought he was going to a state park to hike and explore, and was so excited about that, and it seemed almost at first as if he was a little disappointed, since he is an outdoor-loving adventure kind of kid. Then, once they got into the park, he said it was the best birthday ever, despite the throngs of people. She reminded me that they are not used to crowds at all beyond their family and the grocery store, so this is a cultural awakening for them. “We are not in any way, shape, or form ‘crowd people,’ ” she texted.
“Tomorrow is going to be different. He won’t be able to contain himself with all the happiness of Harry Potter World,” she added.
We can’t wait to hear all about his birthday with his family in Harry Potter World.
Happy birthday, dear Sawyer!
Scientist
Adventuring kayaker
Water-loving fisherman
Youthful energy
Every day homeschooling, learning
Rock and mineral enthusiast
World is his family, his priority
Interesting question-asker
Loves Harry Potter and Jurassic Park
Spending today in Harry Potter World!
Our grandson
Never a dull moment
Moment-savorer
Extends his heart, spends time
Yard out back is marsh and river
Extroverted eldest sibling of five
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