Why oh Why Apache?

So, I know the question burning in everyone's mind is: WHY IN THE WORLD DO YOU CALL HER APACHE?! 

First, Let's clear one thing up...Apache is NOT her real name.  Just a nickname that we use for her when she's on camera.

When I was in the early stages of my pregnancy, Matt and I were trying to decide what to call the baby until we knew the gender and decided on a real name.  Most people use things like "peanut" "blueberry" , etc.  But of course - Matt can't just go with the norm.  My due date was Nov. 21 - the Sunday before Thanksgiving.  Our conversation went something like this....

Mere: Well, it will be close to Thanksgiving.  How about pumpkin?
Matt: No, that's lame
Mere:Ok, How about Turkey?
Matt: No, these are stupid names. We might as well call it cornucopia!  We need something awesome
Mere:  I like Turkey, but ok...
Matt: Its gonna be a boy, so we need something manly and cool
Mere:I'm pretty sure its a girl, but whatever.  How about this - Thanksgiving ---> Pilgrims and Indians ---->Indians---->  What do you think about Apache?
Matt: PERFECT...Apache TEXAS RANGER it is..Apache TR for short.

And that is the story of how the name Apache came to be.  Our family and friends also loved it, so the name really stuck.  My poor sweet girl will probably be called Apache for the rest of her life. Sigh...

Anyway, We went to Mark and Jaci's house last night for dinner and Apache got to play with a cat for the first time.  Here is the video for the day (a day late)!
Apache play with Tracks