I'm such a ham! (or maybe I'm a hot dog bun!)

Merry Christmas!!!

Here are some pictures from the Cronon's 2006 Christmas bonanza! Enjoy!
(and yes, that does say "Nuttier than a Fruitcake" on Mommy's shirt. Daddy thought it was quite fitting!)

I was so exhausted after opening gifts on Christmas Day at Grandma Joyce's house, I just had to put my new Backyardigans sleeping bag to use! It's really comfortable--I slept over an hour and a half!

Mommy caught me going up and down Grandma Joyce's hallway in my good shoes, making "CLONKING" sounds. I don't see anything wrong with it, and fortunately for me, Mommy didn't either!

My own four-wheeler!!!

Santa got me what I've wanted for so long (about 3 months!)! A Barbie four-wheeler! I was still kinda groggy from sleeping, but I was so happy to see this in front of the tree! And it had a big Uniqua pillow sitting on it, keeping the seat warm for me!

Anyone else see the resemblance between me and Mommy again? I am completely enthralled with this See'n'Say because it has farm animals, and I love farm animals!!!

I took a time-out from opening gifts to read a new book. A girl's got to have some down time!

Do ya think I'm excited?! It's Pablo and Uniqua for the bathtub; of course I'm excited!!!!

Christmas Eve, Part 1

Early on Christmas Eve, we ate lunch and opened presents with Nana, Papaw, and Aunt 'Chelle and Uncle Eric and my four cousins, Michael, Stephen, Christopher, and Kaitlyn. We were so busy opening gifts that this is the only good picture Mommy got. Good thing Stephen and I are so cute together!

Christmas Eve, Part 2

Nanny, Papaw, and Aunt Beth came down from Charlotte to spend Christmas Eve with me, Mommy, and Daddy. Here I am in front of our tree before opening gifts with them that night. Wow! I must've been a good girl!

Here are just two of the cute pictures that were taken. One is of me in a box, and the other one is of me with my elephant bookbag I saw in Gatlinburg. That Santa sure is an amazing guy, huh?!

By the end of the night, I was more than happy to let Daddy and Mommy help me open my gifts. Nobody ever told me it would be such hard work!

Playtime

While Mommy and Daddy were wrapping gifts, cleaning, and trying to get ready for Christmas, I sat down with my neat writing tablet that Emma gave me for Christmas. It sure was a lifesaver while Mommy and Daddy were so busy! Thanks, Emma!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Nanny Janet and Aunt Beth took me to see Santa only a couple of days before Christmas. I hope he can come up with my gifts in time! One thing I asked for was to feel better. I'm not quite back up to 100% yet.

The flu strikes Mackenzie...

As you can see in this picture, I didn't feel well at all. Mommy, Daddy, and I spent most of Thursday night in the emergency room. I was so sick, I threw up while we were at dinner. After Mommy and Daddy realized that I hadn't been drinking or going potty like usual, off we went to the hospital. They fixed me up, and made me feel a little better. I sure hope that I'm back to my old self before Christmas!

Hmm...

People have always told me, ever since I was a baby, that I look just like my mommy. What do you think? Here we are relaxing, watching some Christmas cartoons after a hard day of playing (for me) and working (for Mommy).

Winter Wonderland!

Mommy, Daddy, Papaw Bill, Nanny Janet, Aunt Beth, Great-Grandma Joyce and I all went to Gatlinburg to see the lights. We went to lots of fun places, and had a great time walking around and sight-seeing. Hope you have as much fun looking at these memories as we did making them!

Cheese!

Some people say Gatlinburg has the best fudge around. I disagree, I think it's cheese! I learned that if I say "cheese!" when Mommy or Daddy take a picture, it makes them laugh, and then I laugh at them! Parents sure are weird!

Yikes!

The three of us rode up to the top of the Space Needle (there were only a few other crazy people up there) and boy, was it cold! We stayed warm by cuddling until Mommy took the next picture and lost her nerve to stay up there any longer! Jeez Mommy- Daddy and I were having fun!

Shh..

On our way from our hotel to Gatlinburg, we passed the end of a parade in Pigeon Forge, and guess who slept right through it? Yep, me! Will I never see a Christmas parade?! (We missed the one in Gatlinburg the night before because of traffic!)

At the pool...

We went swimming in the indoor pool at the hotel one afternoon. First I showed off my swimsuit for Papaw Bill, then Mommy, Daddy, and I got busy swimming. Nanny Janet came to help me get all dried off, and I thought it was hilarious when she tied this towel around my waist. Silly Nanny!

Yep...

Yep, Nanny and Papaw finally got me in a Dolly dress. I walked around the store, saying "Ta-Da" and making everyone there laugh. Now all I need is some clogging shoes!

My little elephant...

While at the Lid'l Dolly Store, I found an elephant backpack/roller bag that was calling my name. I just had to roll it around and try it on. I sure hope I see this under my Christmas tree! (These are 2 of Mommy's favorite pictures of me!)

Fun at the Jamboree!

Everyone went to the Black Bear Jamboree to see the Christmas Jamboree. We loved it! The food was great and the show was awesome! I really enjoyed all the music and dancing.

Well, that's all of our trip to Gatlinburg. See ya next time!