It was a surprise several years in the making. It began about two years ago when Caleb started to take an interest in reading tougher, longer chapter books. His book-loving TiTi challenged him to read the entire Harry Potter series. If he did, she said that she'd take him to Universal Studios in Florida to see the Harry Potter world in person. Well, Caleb doesn't take challenges lightly and is one that holds people to their promises. After almost two years (a few times he fell off the track and didn't think he'd care to finish) he finally read the last book!
The big reveal came at the end of Tracy's family birthday celebration. After she finished opening her presents, there was one gift left. She told Caleb it was a present for him. Inside, there were all sorts of Harry Potter things...one of which was a luggage tag. She also had the plane tickets and trip itinerary printed off. It took him a bit to put all of the pieces together, but when he finally realized what was happening, he was so excited...almost to the point of crying!
The trip was awesome and full of great memories. Caleb (and Leah and Joel) are SO lucky to have an aunt that cares for them like they're her own children. I know he will cherish this experience for the rest of his life!
