Happy Birthday, Mommy!

December 28th was Mommy's birthday! No pictures for this post, but we had a great time. Since Mommy had to work on her birthday, we went to see the Lights of Life. We also stopped by Nana and Papaw's house to celebrate. On the 29th, Mommy took the day off and slept in. She got to putter around the house by herself for a while (a very rare occasion) while Daddy and Mackenzie went out for a while. We all went to a Japanese steakhouse for dinner, then to see Alvin and the Chipmunks at the theater. Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Cronon's. Hope yours was as fun and enjoyable as ours.

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Mackenzie is loving all the time Mommy and Daddy have off work due to the holidays. She has enjoyed playing non-stop with her new nursery furniture.

Nanny and Papaw (Daddy's parents) gave Mommy and Mackenzie matching aprons. Mackenzie loves wearing hers, and helping Mommy cook dinner. She also wears it to cook in her own kitchen, and cook for her baby.

Santa arrives!!!

After such a busy weekend (game night on Saturday, Christmas Eve Eve with Mommy's family, church and Christmas Eve with Daddy's family, and upcoming Christmas Day Lunch with Daddy's extended family), Santa decided it would be best to have a low-key Christmas morning. He saved a few of Mackenzie's biggest surprises for this morning, and she was able to open her gifts and play until lunchtime (which, if you know our family, wasn't too long after we got up!).

Our little ham got a little stage-fight coming down the stairs. We had to wake her up, and she was surprised to see Aunt Beth and Uncle AJ already filming with the cameras.
Checking out the art easel!
"Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!"

Enjoying monkey ears!

What a face!
Mommy~n~Kenzie bonding time
That's all folks!
Time to play!!!

Christmas Eve

"More presents for me?!"

Mackenzie was in awe that the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse she watches on TV actually fits in her living room!

Off to church we go...

Daddy, Mommy, Mackenzie, Aunt Beth, and Uncle AJ all dolled up on our way to church to celebrate Baby Jesus' birthday. Mackenzie enjoyed the service, and did her best to alternately blow out our candles, or grab an unlit candle and light it from ours. Never a dull moment!

Christmas Eve Eve

Mackenzie knew we were going to see Papaw Steve, Nana Phyllis, Uncle Eric, Aunt 'Chelle, and her cousins, so she decided to get a little more nap in than usual.

Opening gifts is so much fun!!!!!
Nana and Papaw (Mommy's parents) gave Mackenzie this adorable 3 piece doll furniture set. There is a highchair, changing table, and crib. Of course, a new baby doll is a given. Mackenzie loved receiving this gift, and now has a great place to become a mommy to her babies.
Mackenzie, Stephen, Chris, and Katie sharing peacefully (for the moment!)

Cheese!

We decided to take home portraits in front of the tree this year. It went wonderfully.

This was the winner. Mackenzie looks beautiful!

Here are some more of the cute pictures from our fun photo op!

Getting ready for Christmas!

We have spent the last few weeks getting ready for Christmas. We are all so excited to spend this special time in our new house! Mackenzie loves everything about Christmas, and can't wait to see all of our family.

Here is our little helper, helping Daddy with the outdoor Christmas lights.

The finished product!

Our beautiful Christmas tree! Mackenzie enjoys playing with our train, and the silly singing reindeer. She also spends a lot of her time playing with her nativity set. Anytime you ask her whose birthday we're celebrating for Christmas, she answers "Baby Jesus' birthday!". Mackenzie also has a very giving heart. Most of the time, she would rather give someone else a present than receive one herself. We're very blessed to have such a sweet hearted daughter.

Office Manager in the Making...

Mackenzie came to visit me at my office on Friday. This is where she spent most of her time. She looks like I do after a long day, with her hair coming down :)

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Jon turned 26 last week! Mackenzie helped him open his gifts at home, then we took him out for a nice dinner. Happy Birthday!

Having fun...

Here a just a few things Mackenzie has been up to lately...

Playing video games with Daddy and AJ...

Trying on hats at Target...

Getting together with old friends...

Stylin' with Ms. Terri at the JCP...