This week Madelyn visited Dr. Stone for her 3 year check-up. We can hardly believe that our little girl is almost 3!! She received an excellent report! She's still a petite little girl - 26.5 pounds (12th percentile) and 35" tall (20th percentile). 
She enjoyed looking in the mirror and seeing how big she is! She has always loved this mirror.
We are so sad that our wonderful pediatrician is retiring. We will miss Dr. Stone, who has been Madelyn's doctor since birth.
Madelyn and her two teachers at the end of Splash Day. They were tired, but very happy!
She couldn't wait to get out of the car for this fun day!
This was on her next to last day, which was also a day when they got to play in the sprinklers during "recess" time. As you can tell by her happy face, she loves life and truly enjoys each day!!
On the way to the Friday night party - a good ole' Southern fish fry!
Angie with a dear friend, Rhonda.
Saturday night was spent at the Country Club eating and dancing. A good time was had by all. The party lasted until about 1:00 a.m., which was pretty late for us old folks!
More girlfriends from the Class of '88. 
On the way to the Saturday evening party.
Garrett and Ivy watched the "Parade of Cookers" with Aunt Nori. This is when everyone competing in the steak cook-off parades down Main Street to show off their cookers. There were also motorcycles, fire trucks, and local pageant queens in the parade. Although it lasted almost 2 hours, we didn't stay for the entire show.
Mommy and Madelyn found a shady spot to watch some of the parade.
The best seat in the house: Daddy's shoulders!
The seesaw provided many hours of entertainment as always! Garrett, Ivy, Aunt Amy, and Madelyn were on one end with Uncle Keynon on the other.
Looks like it's balanced well!
The cousins had SO much fun together!
"Whee!!!"
Grammy and Papaw even had a jump house for the kids to enjoy. They were so anxious to get out there each morning that sometimes the came out in their pajamas!
Taking a little rest . . .
Such a sweet kiss for Papaw! Papaw has always been one of Madelyn's favorite people.
Madelyn enjoyed a hug from Nana.
She loves her Mimi!
It was a special treat to see Aunt Sealy, who we hadn't seen in many months. 
"Hooray!! We're finally here!"
Last summer she didn't want her bare feet to touch the sand. This time she wanted to walk in it, but after a few minutes she decided there was just "too much sand" at the beach and wanted to be carried.
It was COLD on the beach on this day! Daddy put his feet in, but Madelyn was a bit too chilly to try it.
The view from our room. Just amazing!
Here she is practicing her floating and kicking. The pool was heated, so it was a better choice than the ocean.
She learned her way around the hotel immediately and loved riding in the elevator. She knew which floor we were on and remembered our room number!
Daddy helps hoist Madelyn high in the air by pulling the rope.
Madelyn stopped at an old typewriter to compose a quick letter.
A little grocery shopping had to be done! She picked out her produce carefully.
The cart got full very quickly!
She took care of this large puppy by putting him back in his cage. (It was a tight fit!)
A masterpiece was created when she put her touch on this car with some orange paint. Both Garrett and Ivy have painted on it in the past, too!
Making her final mark on this beauty.
Since lunchtime was approaching, she made a quick pizza for a tasty treat!
She forgot to wear her oven mitt when getting it out of the oven. Oh no!
