That's my boy.

Love the hippo comment above, a great perspective, that was nice of Chris to ask about your patronus, what about his ;) We just went to see no 6 at the movies it was great, my little ones are still too small to share HP with, 4 and 2, I read book 6 just after my oldest was born and then the same with book 7 just after the youngest was born. Gorgeous pic of Simon, he always inspires me! We are just moving into the legos phase here. Love reading about Simon's interests, aways gives me good ideas.

PS - love the Hippo comment!!!
They are so funny

I have to agree with what many others have said- Simon definitely has that "Harry Potter look"- it will be a great costume for him! The question is- will he change his mind before the big day comes? I used to change my mind on Halloweeen costumes about every ten minutes when I was his age.

I've had a Harry Potter marathon here for the past 2 weeks and we've been to see half blood prince which we loved. Any twig becomes a wand and my garden brooms keep disappearing but there is nother better than curling up on the lounge with popcorn and a harry movie with my sons.

Thank you so much, Helen. I was not trying to be cruel, because, like you, I follow Ali's blog daily and I really enjoy her personality and photos of her family. It gives me so much inspiration. I prayed that at least one person would stand with me on this. I agree with everything you wrote. There are just so many parents who think this is just playing and imagination. I appreciate your reply.

We too have Harry Potter permeating our household at the moment. It must be the 7 year old boy thing. Jack and Dad snuggle up in our bed after dinner (it's winter here), and read a chapter a night. They are up to book #4; and the rule is, no movie until the book is read. We have bought the books we didn't already have 2nd hand off the internet, and Jack is already talking about saving them and reading them to his children in the future. So cool.

He could SO pull off the Harry Potter look for Halloween!

this made my day.

Makes me smile! It's Harry potter fever around our home too! My boys (8 and 2 1/2 yrs) draw lightning scars on their foreheads with red markers and cut out Nimbus 2000 out of card board boxes... Yes, they play Quidditch and run around the house too. They are so funny.

I love that picture of your son on the broom! What a great photo! I too heart Harry Potter! What a great story!

Isn't it wonderful when you can connect with them in a way that is really meaningful to THEM! I love those moments. It really makes me appreciate what a wonderful, unique, and fascinating person my son is!

it is fiction not satan. i love the harry potter books and movies and watch them all of the time with my children, all of the time. i just started re-reading the book series. i am not a satan worshiper nor do i compare harry potter to satan.
i think it is very bold of you to assume that people are satan worshipers because of a FICTIONAL book series. to assume that Ali is not sincere in dedicating her children to her church? seriously, that is offensive to me and probably many other posters on this blog. you need to butt out of other peoples business. harry potter is not evil, it is entertainment. get a life that does not include fanatacism....
cindy

My 4 kids (now in their 20's) loved the HP books! (3 are girls.) And none of them have practiced witch craft as a result of it. I also love the books and have read them all 3 times over. Rowling is pure imaginative genious! I would love to debate those who think otherwise but don't want to risk another 'Obama incident' where you had to close down the blog. I can only suggest people lighten up and enjoy all life has to offer. I would love to see more photos of Simon playing HP. He is so adorable.

LOVE love love the broomstick. That will make a great page.

That's what makes everyday so wonderful for a child!
I have just started reading the first book to my almost 7 year old son. I love reading to him, its our way of connecting after a long day.

Cindy, I am not fanatic, but Harry Potter is not just entertainment.
Harry Potter is offensive to me. I do have a life, which includes caring for my 4-month old granddaughter, my 11-year old granddaughter, and 12-year old grandson. I am a born-again Christian and I can assure you that any church I attend would not condone Harry Potter. If you want to consider that fanatic, that's OK with me. If children are being encouraged to ride a broom, cast spells by using wands, etc. this is not just imaginary. Witches and warlocks are real in this world. Do some research. Talk with your pastor. Be aware. This is not just a game. Go to a Christian bookstore (not Barnes and Noble) and find some reading material. When a person is concerned about another, it is necessary to "butt in". We all have sharp knives in our kitchen. Do we allow our children to play with something dangerous and get hurt, or do we teach them that it is not appropriate? This is not just fiction; it is real.

Simon rocks! I dressed my son up as Harry for Halloween when he was just 2 and a half so I could make cool scrapbook pages. TRUTH! He just turned 8 and is still really into Harry; we went to Build A Bear last week for a birthday treat, and he got their new snowy owl and a pair of round glasses, and named his owl... Hedwig.

Thanks Pam, Helen, and Cindy for your comments. As usual I am happy to have people post differing opinions and responses but I do not want to have an open discussion on this topic here.
You can tell from my post that I do not believe these books/movies to be evil/satanic/etc - hopefully we can respectfully agree to disagree.

I *heart* Harry Potter, too! Go Simon!

Simon definitely has the Harry Potter look down pat.
I'm surprised that the Harry Potter LEGO hasn't come out in your household yet! My nieces and nephew have a few sets - the Hogwart's Express being a favorite.
http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=4708