A few years back, hubby and I decided that we really wanted to celebrate big for each of our kiddos’ 13th birthdays.  It’s not typical of our birthday festivities, but we knew that we wanted to take each child on a special surprise birthday trip.  So as Angel’s 13th approached, we anticipated the date with great excitement.

Early on the morning of her 13th birthday, we woke up our beloved firstborn, and told her to pack her bags.  We then whisked her away for a surprise trip to Universal, in Orlando!  She had been talking about wanting to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for years, so it was the perfect way to celebrate her entrance into her teen years.  We. had. so. much. fun.  If you followed along on Instagram, you know that she, hubby, and I were all smiling ear-to-ear the entire time.  I didn’t even like Harry Potter before the trip, but I loved the adventure.  In fact, I came home a Hufflepuff convert!

Those four days were incredibly magical.  Spending time with just our girl was simply priceless.  We’re still talking about our time together, and I know we created such treasured memories that we’ll remember for years to come.  Happy 13th birthday, my girl!  We love you so very much!