New Years trip

Jack and I went to the Wilderness at the Smokies in door waterpark. We had a lot of fun. We played on the dry stuff the first day. Jack climbed the ropes course and played laser tag.the second day we drove into Gatlinburg and went to the Aquarium then ate at Golden Corral. Then we swam the night away. The 3rd day,we didn't leave the resort. We had a fridge and microwave in the room and brought  plenty to eat. We played and swam all day. It just happened to be New Year's Eve and they had a DJ and a party as well. Jack made a few friends, so I was able to relax,color and read. We left on New Year's Day. The resort was really crowded but we had a fun trip.

Christmas

 We drove around and looked at lights  on the 23rd instead of on Christmas Eve since it was supposed to rain on  Christmas Eve. We had an awesome Christmas. My Mom  took Jack shopping this year and he picked  out the gifts. He got Dad 2 shirts and me a beautiful Opal, mother and child knecklace.  I cried. It was so sweet. We opened  up  our presents,then went to  Elaine and Jim's for Christmas  brunch then drove to my  Mom's for dirty Santa and games. So much fun. I love how Jack still gets so excited. 

Christmas feelings fun

I love hanging out  with Jack. We went to a fun Christmas party. Jack made a gingerbread house,ate pizza and played with friends,and I made crafts.

Then we drove to Opryland  Hotel and watched The  grinch the musical.  Then walked around the hotel and looked at the beautiful lights. We watched the dancing water show and ate dinner too.

One of my sweet patients made me this beautiful embroidered ornament.

Friend party

We had his friend birthday party at the movie theater party room.  We played pokemon bingo, pin the tail on the pikachu,ate pizza,had cake,opened presents, sorted and looked at pokemon cards then watched Moana. Then we went to the library for young inventors club to do what my son loves the most:robots. 

The boy is 10

We had a super busy weekend as usual. We celebrated Jack's 10th birthday with a family dinner first . He played games with his cousins and had a blast. The next night we hung out and celebrated Aaron's birthday.  Aaron and Jack are 3rd cousins. There were building blocks,basketball and inflatables. I helped out at a craft booth at a Christmas party too.  Then we had craft time and made snowmen out of socks. He protests when I tell him it's craft time,but he always ends up having fun.