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Well, after what felt like an extended play date, Whit has gone back home.  There was a lot of playing and laughing and running around while he was here and the kids had a blast together.  I was a little surprised, but so thankful, that we didn't have any major meltdowns from any of the kids during Whit's stay.  It really was about as smooth as possible.  

We turned our Harry Potter closet into a room for Whit.
He had the idea of putting his bed in the Thomas tent
and he really wanted the play kitchen in there too.

Whit got out the art supplies every chance he got.
This is a little note he made for his mom and dad.
I'll give it to them as soon as I find it.

Day One:

 Day Ten:

Fun surprises from Ben and Suz's trip!  Real flower leis, a palm frond crown and fish for
Jack and Luke, pineapple lollipops, lava rocks, and a small turtle and Hula dancer pin for Eliza
and Cat.  Oh, and Whit's favorite: Petey the Happy Pineapple, who is wearing an octopus.
(Not pictured: cacao beans, Hawaiian honey, delicious cookies, and a cool necklace for me.)

Thanks for sharing Whit with us during your trip, Ben and Suz!

And thank you for the gifts!