Jungle Island

 

Today we went to Jungle Island (formerly Parrot Island) for the first time and got an annual pass! Addison and I both really enjoyed it. The weather was cool and overcast and there are plenty of trees for shade which was nice. Addison got to feed the fish, maybe next time we'll be brave enough to feed the parrots! On our way out of the park, we stopped to say "bye bye" to the parrots and they said "bye bye" back. Then I laughed so hard because Addison LOVED that, then the parrot laughed back.  It made me so happy. There are several shows and a petting zoo that we didn't get to today, but now we have all year!

 

it wasn't sunny, but she wanted to wear some sunglasses

 

we also saw several unique wild cats and monkeys

Addison enjoyed watching this huge tortoise eat

 

my sweet, fun little girl

Miami Seaquarium

Today we went to the Miami Seaquarium with a friend and her baby. The Seaquarium is about 4 miles from our apartment and we got an annual pass! We got there pretty much when they opened and stayed for about 2.5 hours.  There is too much to see and do in one day for her, so I'm glad we can go back! Addison really enjoyed it all. There was a stingray touch tank and I wanted to be brave and show Addison how cool it was, but I'm not that brave!

Today we saw ...

dolphins

 

 manatees

 

sea lions

 

alligators

 

an iguana that she wanted to run straight to (Tommy would be proud!)

 

 sea turtles

 

she loved how bumpy this alligator was

 

we snacked during the shows

 

 the Flipper show

Augoo

Last weekend Nana got Addison to very clearly say "Audrey" a few times.  Since then she says "Augoo".  Either way, I think it is the sweetest thing to hear! She also gives "Augoo" kisses! However, sometimes she gets frustrated with the baby in my growing belly. Like when we read in the glider before nap and bedtime. She just can't get comfortable sharing that chair with me anymore. We've tried sitting side by side and in my lap. I've spent so many wonderful hours with her in that glider, but I think Addison and I have officially outgrown it. Sometime next month we are going to set up her toddler bed (thank you Grandpa and Grandma!). I think I will just have to read books with her in bed now!

15 weeks to go!

I am 25 weeks now...about 15 weeks to go! Last week I had my glucose test and I passed! With Addison I failed the hour glucose test and had to do a three hour test, so I'm pretty excited that I passed. Addison is starting to cut both of her bottom two-year molars. Her second birthday is in two weeks!

 

 

This weekend we went to the west coast for Amanda's baby shower and to visit.

 

Excited to be an aunt and to meet little Madilynn.

Papa made us a yummy dinner on the grill. He also saved the day when Addison's favorite teddy ripped open right before her nap. Dr. Papa stitched Teddy up and Addison was very relieved.

reading with Nana

 

We also got to see her beloved Grammy and PoppyT, Great Grammy, Uncle Benjamin, Uncle Michael, and her cousin Colin! It was a nice weekend. Andrew had to work most of the day on Saturday, but had Sunday and Monday off. Until he was called in at 7 tonight to go work! I'm really glad he likes his job and coworkers!

Marathon Key

Friday night Scotty and Amanda spent the night and the next morning we headed down to Marathon Key where Tommy and Heidi were participating in an art show. It was a very hot day, but so good to see family and support Tommy and Heidi!

 

Addi and Uncle Scotty

 

Andrew picking out a piece of art for his work office

 

exploring the other artists with Aunt Amanda and Uncle Scotty

 

 Heidi, the saleswoman : )

 

getting spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa

 

dinner with the family

 

We love weekends!

Fairchild Gardens

Today I went with some new friends to Fairchild Gardens. The butterfly garden was so beautiful and FULL of butterflies! Addison enjoyed walking.  I don't even know why I bother to bring a stroller places anymore!

 

 

 

 

 

We are very excited to see some family this weekend for Tommy's art show in Marathon Key! Hoping to bring home a piece of his art!  Check out his web site: http://driftwoodartcreations.com/

 

Audrey's echo test

Today I went to my fetal echo test to take a closer look at Audrey's heart.  I'll go ahead and say...her heart is perfect!

The exam was scheduled for 2:30pm today down in Kendall, which is about 45 minutes away. Andrew decided to work from home this afternoon so Addison could nap. So that was a relief not to have to take her to the doctor during her normal nap time! Well, the doctor's office called to postpone my appointment to 3:15 because they were running behind. Once I got there I waited until 5:30 to get called back! There was a 2 year old girl in the waiting room who already had 2 open heart surgeries in her little life span. So when they told me Audrey's heart looked healthy I cried tears of joy! The ultrasound technician and doctor were both very good. They took their time to explain everything and were well worth the wait! The doctor wants to see Audrey at 3 months old to check on a few things, but she isn't worried at all about her heart.