Oconaluftee Indian Village

After Newfound Gap, we headed to Oconaluftee Indian Village. We ate a picnic lunch before heading into the village. Once inside, we watched several Indian dances and then toured the village. We watched several different kinds of weaving, making a canoe, a hunting demonstration, and saw various types of houses the Cherokee Indians have lived in through the years. Our last stop was the gift shop. The owner gave Emmaline and Kayla matching necklaces. I don't know if she has a family member with Down syndrome or what, but it was nice that she appreciated the uniqueness of both girls.

The Gang eating lunch

Emmy and Mommy

Katie, Ellie, and Jacob by a hut
(Jacob is trying to show the bug crawling on his arm.)

Mommy and the kiddos outside a log cabin

The Harvesting Dance

Emmaline and Daddy
She loved the dancing and would clap after each one.

Jacob next to some beadwork

Christmas with Dee's Family

Our last Christmas celebration was this evening with my sister, Dee, and her family. We enjoyed Joe's pizza and then opened presents.

Cuddling Cousins
Ellie, Jacob, and Colton

Katie and Ellie try out her new plastic containers

Colton liked his new soccer player fleece blanket

Emmaline can't wait to try out her new art supplies

Ellie and her new "Vet Barbie"

My nephew, Andy, and his skull fleece blanket

Jacob got a Crayola Glow Station