Christmas 2017

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December 30th. Another year is coming to an end. We made it. As always, we’d like to thank all of our family, friends and fans for their help and support this past year. It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a lot more than that to raise a special needs child. So, thank you to all of you who have been there for us this past year.

This is going to be a short post. I just wanted to share some pictures from Christmas before I chill with the family and watch a movie. James got Cars 3 on DVD for Christmas, which we already watched on Tuesday. Stacy’s been itching to watch Wonder Woman which she got for Christmas so maybe we’ll end up watching that tonight.

 

Jeff kneels beside James who is lying down under a colorful character blanket. Jeff holds a green Christmas stocking embroidered with the name “James,” decorated with a penguin. Soft, colorful holiday lights glow in the background, giving the scene a warm, festive feel.
Opening his stocking

 

James lies on his cushioned reclining chair with a bright orange long‑sleeve shirt laying on top of him. The shirt features a bold monster‑truck graphic crushing another vehicle, with the words “MONSTER SMASH 4x4” printed across it. A small green sticker on the shirt says “GLOWS IN DARK.” Behind him is a Christmas‑themed gift bag. The vivid orange shirt stands out against the softer background colors.
Monster Smash shirt

 

James lies on a cushioned surface with a polka‑dot cover. He has an orange long‑sleeve shirt laying on top of him. The shirt has bold black and white text reading “The KING OF CHILL,” with two small white lightning bolts on either side of the word “OF.” A colorful blanket sits nearby, along with some folded clothes or bags. The whole scene feels relaxed and casual, matching the playful slogan on the shirt.
King of Chill shirt

 

James lies on a cushioned surface surrounded by patterned pillows and blankets. He has a dark shirt with a speech‑bubble graphic that says “HELLO LADIES” in red and white lettering laying on top of him. A small green sticker on the shirt reads “GLOWS IN THE DARK.” The setting feels cozy and lived‑in, with mixed colors and textures creating a warm indoor atmosphere.
Hello Ladies shirt

 

James lies on a cushioned surface, looking up toward Jeff holding a yellow Play‑Doh box. The box shows colorful clay characters and has a visible $5.99 price sticker. Behind them, a Christmas tree glows with multicolored lights, giving the scene a warm holiday feel.
Play-Doh

 

James and Stacy are indoors. James lies on his cushioned reclining chair wrapped in a colorful blanket with a superhero design. A small handmade reindeer craft with a photo attached rests on top of the blankets. Stacy leans over James, wearing a purple sweatshirt and plaid pajama pants, holding a white mug with pink text that reads “Sweetest Mom.” Behind them is a red couch with folded blankets and a window with blinds. The whole scene feels warm, cozy, and homey, with a hint of holiday spirit from the craft item.
Christmas gifts for Mommy

 

James and Jeff are indoors. James lies on his cushioned recliner seat with polka‑dot cover, with handmade crafts, including a Santa face and a yellow handprint resting on top of him. Jeff leans over him, holding a “#1 DAD” mug and a snowman ornament with a picture of James wearing a Santa hat. Behind them are a red couch, folded blankets, and a window with blinds. The moment feels warm, personal, and holiday‑themed, like a small family exchange captured in a quiet room.
Christmas gifts for Daddy

 

James sleeps in his cushioned reclining seat on the floor, wearing a dark long‑sleeve shirt with red text that says “THIS DUDE LOVES HOLIDAYS.” Beside him is a small cone‑shaped decoration resembling a Christmas tree, lit with colorful lights in red, green, blue, and yellow. The room has carpeted flooring, a piece of furniture like a desk or cabinet, and a few household items in the background. The scene feels cozy and festive, capturing a quiet holiday moment.
Chilling with his traffic cone Christmas tree

 

We had Christmas dinner with Stacy’s family and our sister-in-law’s dog was intrigued by James. He just wouldn’t leave James alone so when James needed a little bit of belly time before dinner, we had to barricade James in the corner so the dog couldn’t get to him.

 

James lies on a blanket on the floor, facing a small tablet that’s propped up nearby. James is covered with a blanket and appears to be resting or watching something. In the foreground is a cluttered desk with a hinged top, holding a white electronic device with cables, loose cords, papers, and boxes labeled “Barron’s College Entrance Exams.” To the right sits a large striped armchair in red and beige tones. A patterned bag rests on the floor near James. The room has wooden flooring and closed double doors in the background, giving the scene a cozy but cluttered feel.
James barricaded in a corner for belly time

 

A bulldog pokes his heat through the opening between the legs of stored folding tables. The dog’s face is pressed slightly forward, with soft lighting highlighting its light fur against the dark wood.
The dog trying to get to James

 

I am off to watch a movie with the family now. We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday season…and have a Happy New Year!