Passing Inspection

Alison had her 18-month checkup yesterday-- she weighs 25.75 pounds (75%) and is 34" high (off the chart). After puking on the doctor (she DOES NOT like having people look in her ears), she received two vaccinations, from which she recovered quickly after the application of Band-Aids shaped like crayons and a dog sticker.

As a reward/errand to pick up dog food, we went to the pet store. Alison likes to look at the birds, the fish, the guinea pigs, the alligator (yes, they have one)...and the girls who run it are very nice people who take good care of Sam when he boards there. They invited Alison into the back room, where they foster a really big turtle! He popped out his head to say hello and delighted her by helping himself to his salad lunch while she watched. I think we're SO READY for the zoo in the spring.