On Saturday we met up with Scott, Jane, and Katie at Cracker Barrel for more Christmas fun.
On Sunday was Mama Joyce's 100th birthday party. It was such a blast and everyone had a great time. She was beautiful, as always, and even enjoyed a slice of cake to celebrate the day.
By Monday we made it to Knoxville. It was 12 degrees when we woke up on Monday morning in Memphis, but by the end of the week it was around 60. So much for a "White Christmas." Again, Maddy raked in on more clothes and more toys. We decided we won't need to bring a single toy with us next time we make the trip since she will more than likely come home with another loot similar to this year.
The drive to Knoxville was very cold! We saw ice-cycles along the highway throughout Tennessee.
Tuesday through Sunday were full of eating, visiting Mommie and Poppie (Logan's grandparents) in the at the nursing home, opening more presents, playing Wii, and did I mention eating. Vicki made her delicious homemade cheesecake among many other yummy dishes.
Uncle Adam had a good time with Maddy.
My parents gave Maddy this Santa suit. I wasn't too sure about it at first, but once I saw it on her I had to take a bazillion pictures of her in it on Christmas Eve. By this point she still needed to be propped up with the presents to sit up, but not for long...
The day after Christmas Jason, Trish, Abby, and Morgan came over and she was sitting pretty all by herself! Morgan and Abby loved getting to help take care of her and play with all of her new toys. Vicki even found some old toys of the boys for Maddy to play with.
All of the babies in the Baker family are given their inaugural dunk in the sink at the cabin. Since we couldn't make it to the cabin, Nana gave Maddy a bath in her kitchen sink.
Sunday we made it to Slidell, LA to see my co-worker, Jessie, and her family. Logan and I ate seafood gumbo for the first time and loved it. We drove to Houston the next day and got to see Josh, Amy, Garrison, and McKenna. McKenna was very helpful in changing diapers and feeeding "Maddy Lou," as she calls her. There is a "Maddy Beth" the same age as our Bug at their church so they have to distinguish the two with the middle name. G, Logan, and Josh played lots of basketball and McKenna showed off all of her new Christmas and birthday toys.
We made it home on Tuesday after a long time on the road and away from home. I was so blessed to make it to both of our homes and especially glad to be back in our own bed when it was all over.
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