... THAT WE WENT TO HARRY POTTER WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the greatest days of my life.

Matt had promised me we could go to Harry Potter World as part of my Mother's Day present this year, and we finally got to go! Mom took care of Jas for the day, and we had the BEST time!!!!!!!!! It was a tiny bit drizzly, but that kept the crowds down to a tolerable stampede and it was mostly perfect! First we went to Olivander's and I picked out a wand

Which I definitely waved at all of the magical spots in the park after waiting in line with lots of small children. And I wasn't even embarrassed. And I didn't even get mad when Matt made fun of me and then asked if he could hold it and made me take his picture too.



Finally it was time to try my first butterbeer

This is the most delicious thing in the world. Oh my gosh, it is like heaven in a cup. I savored that sweet nectar while we waited in line for the Hippogriff ride

Then took a quick break for lunch at the Three Broomsticks. Their fish and chips were surprisingly good! And we had our second butterbeer of the day, this time hot. Just as delicious! Although I've decided frozen is my favorite (Matt disagrees).

After that we jumped in line for the Forbidden Journey ride. It was the longest line of the day, but it was one of my favorite parts cause it takes you all through the whole Hogwarts castle and I was totally geeking out the whole time.

We made quick runs through all the rest of the shops in Hogsmead while sipping butterbeer #3

Then we ventured out of Harry Potter World into the rest of the park for two things and two things only: the Fast and Furious ride on the Studio Tour, and The Mummy ride.

By the end of the day, I was so exhausted and my feet hurt so bad I could barely walk. But I somehow found the strength to walk back to the Hog's Head for butterbeer #4 and a quick pic with Mr. Conductor.

Such a great day. I loved everything in the park and all the attention to detail in all of the rides and shops. Matt kept laughing at me whenever I would point out little things from the books, like Hagrid's bike or the floating candles in the castle. But I seriously loved every minute of it and couldn't stop giggling the entire time!

On our way out, we stopped at Blaze on Universal City Walk and got a delicious pizza to split, and it was the perfect ending to a perfect day. 

We got home not too late, woke Jas up for a quick bottle and a snuggle, then put her back to bed. I was so grateful Mom watched her for us, but I missed her! Totally worth it though, because

I LOVE HARRY POTTER WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!