The kiddo had a fun time on Memorial Day weekend. The family took a long drive to War Eagle Cavern, Arkansas for some horse riding and gem panning.
Just buy a bag of dirt and start sifting through it at the water sluice. Lots of semi precious stones clogged in dirt. The kiddo was especially excited over the number of emeralds he managed to find. Best of all, he could take all his 'precious' stones home.
Maybe he could put them in a nice glass container as a birthday present for his mama.