Zuri Turns 4!

Our "baby" turned 4 today.  How in the world did that happen?  It seems like yesterday that I looked down and saw the word "Pregnant" on the test.  Everyone told me time flies but until you have been there, you don't fully comprehend.

Zuri celebrated with her classmates yesterday and she enjoyed it!  We met Aunt Julie for dinner at Scotty's Brewhouse (Zuri meant BJ's Brewhouse, we found out once we pulled into Scotty's -- that was awful fun).  After dinner, we took her to Toys R Us to pick out a toy with her Geoffrey's Birthday Club coupon.  She received a birthday crown and balloon.  Halfway through the store, an announcement was made that there was a special guest celebrating her birthday.  Another little girl saw the balloon and told Zuri happy birthday.  It was cute!  In case you're wondering, Zuri picked out a Paw Patrol toy.

 

So this morning at 6am, Zuri comes into our room.  That's early for her.  I tried getting her to sleep more but every 5 minutes, she was asking to open her gifts.  About 6:30, I finally gave in.  I told Zuri I needed to get my coffee first.  She was a trooper and waited another 5 minutes.  After opening gifts, we ate breakfast and then played for a bit before heading out for her first swim lesson.  Swim lessons are at the IUPUI Natatorium.  She got into the pool all by herself and did fabulous!

 

After swim lesson, we went home to get ready for her birthday party.  Aunt Brandii and Justice came by to bring a gift and say happy birthday.  Zuri gave Justice a "hug" before they left.  By hug, I mean head butt! 

Zuri's party was at her dance studio, Stage 1 Dance Academy.  Ms. Katie, Ms. Paige, and Ms. Hailee did a phenomenal job.  They are so patient with the kids; I don't know how they do it.  The kids played a few games before having cake and ice cream.  Zuri opened gift after cake and then they went back for makeovers.  My favorite part was when they kids were introducing themselves.  They had to say their name, how they know Zuri, and who is their favorite princess or prince (or king as one kid pointed out).  Zuri's friend from class said Zuri was her favorite princess.  Our friends' daughter said Zuri was her best friend (they've seen each other only a handful of times).  Claire said she was Zuri's cousin but she didn't know where Lili and Sunny were (she kept asking where they were --- they are two of the older cousins and the party was for the younger kids).  It was all super cute to listen to!

After her party, Daddy went out with his brother and some friends.  Zuri and I had a girls only dinner at BJ's Brewhouse.  We lucked into a spot right in front and into a 10 minute wait versus the 40 minute wait we were quoted.  Score!!

I went out with my family and had Trevor come watch Zuri.  He's such a sweet kid.  Okay, not a kid anymore, he is 18.  How many 18 year old men do you know would babysit a 4 year old on a Saturday night?

Check out my next post for my letter to Zuri.  :o)