Dr.'s Apt, Zoo's and Pigtails, Oh My!

We have had a busy couple of weeks! Last week Addison had what was supposed to be her 18 Month Checkup. Because we were so busy last month, we were a little behind on scheduling her apt. Her last checkup was in October when she was 15 months, she was 21lbs and 29" long. Boy, has our little girl grown! Chad and I always like to bet on her height and weight, we were both way off. She is now 23lbs and 33 1/4" long! Apparently she had a major growth spurt. The Dr. was so suprised at how much taller she had gotten. It explains why all of her pants had become capri's. As of now she is in the 25% for her weight, and the 75% for her height. He said she is alittle on the small side, which makes me laugh because that girl eats like a horse. He was also completely surprised that she was already potty trained. I was a bit surprised myself, with him being a Dr. I figured he would see this often, but apparently not. He was very excited that she has been doing so well. She is definitely ahead for her age.

Last week I was finally able to put Addison in some pigtails without it looking silly. It was exciting for us because Chad and I think she looks so darn cute with them. She secretly likes them too!

Maddie Did It!!

Chad also happened to have Monday off for Presidents Day. We decided to put Addison down for an early nap and head out to the Jacksonville Zoo for the afternoon. It was such a nice day outside and we had SO much fun. Addison loved seeing all the animals. She can make almost any animal sound now, so she was obsessed with showing us what animals make what sounds. She was an angel the whole day and even took 3 potty trips while we were there. The day was going smoothly until Chad dropped our Nikon Camera lens cap off the boardwalk and right next to the leopard cage...(dun, dun, dun, dun...) I made him go and find someone to help us out. Luckily we were right next to the leopards and Monkeys so Addison and I stayed behind and had fun watching the Monkeys while they retrieved our lens cap. Reason #97 why men shouldnt mess with their wives toys. I took control over the camera the rest of the day:) A few pictures...

The Elephants where Addison's absolute favorite. The leopards came in a close 2nd, probably only because we were watching them so long while Chad was off getting help ( I still love you Chad!!) Addison is making her elephant noise with the full arm motion and all (of the elephants trunk).

Here is where Chad dropped the Camera cap. Right next to the vicious African Leopard. The most rare leopard species of them all (well,atleast thats what the zoo keeper told us while we were waiting. Again, I love you chad!).

Fish! (Or in Addison talk "Shish")