What do these things have in common?

A 4k memorial walk, a monkey, the park, and a birthday party?  If you said "They are all part of a fun-filled weekend." --- well, I suppose technically you'd be right.  HOWEVER, the correct answer is Zuri.  I mean, come on, this is her blog and all.  ;o)

So yesterday was the annual Matt Breman Memorial Walk on the canal.  Brent and I have done this for the past 4 years (this was Zuri's 2nd time).  Matt is the late husband of my friend Rhonda Breman.  Matt was very active with The Villages so all proceeds from the walk go towards that organization.  To learn more, visit www.villageskids.org.  Anyway, the weather wasn't so great when we woke up but we were determined to go to the canal regardless.  We packed up the rain jackets and headed downtown.  Once the walk officially began, the rain let up and it turned out to be a good morning. 

What a trooper!

This morning, Zuri decided to be a monkey and climb on and over E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.!! 

Isn't this a step stool, mommy?

Yeah, I know I'm a little stinker.  I also know I have you and daddy wrapped around my little finger!

After lunch, we met up with Tony, Anthony, Breeanna, Julie, and Kenny at the park.  Zuri loved going down the slide with Breeanna.  After a few times of carrying Zuri back to the slide, I think Bree was over it.  :o)

Such a diva!



Let's drive to the mall, mommy and Bree.

Zuri loves Bree!!

After the park, we went to a birthday party for Reece and Vance.  Zuri found Blake and Mariella to be quite entertaining at the party.

I do find that quite funny, Mariella.

Hmmm, interesting sound you are making, Blake.

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Easter!

We had a busy and fun filled weekend.  We met Grandma and Grandpa Gill for lunch yesterday. 

Grandma Gill and Zuri.

Ahhhh, she's getting me mommy!!

I love how Zuri is staring at him!  LOL

 After that, we went to the mall.

Zuri wanted a new lawnmower for Easter.

Zuri was thinking, "Ha ha suckas!  I just got you for $2.00 to ride this 3 times!!" [2nd trip was on the other couple whose kids rode.]

The Easter Bunny stopped by our house last night.  He left Zuri lots of goodies.  She loved them!

You mean I actually get to eat candy today?!

Once it warmed up a tad, we let Zuri hunt eggs outside.  She got so excited when she would find them!!


Gimme that candy!!!

It's hard to get a family picture!

After a nap, it was time to go to Ray and Regina's.  Zuri had fun playing with the toys and she also had fun going up the stairs.  We don't have stairs at home so this was the first time she had ever tried going up stairs.  She was a natural.

Zuri likes Ray.

Isn't she the cutest thing ever?!

Zuri and Alana holding hands at lunch.  So cute!!

Here we are after Zuri's first trip up the stairs.  That's Lila with us.

2nd attempt at a family picture.

After Ray and Regina's, we headed to Ralph and Lane's.  Zuri had fun there too and enjoyed the puffs that were waiting for her.  :)

I just love her!

Mariella with the two youngest of the bunch, Vance and Zuri!

Almost the whole gang.
Front: Vance, Reece, Zuri
Back: Lars and Mariella
Absent: Skye and Quentin

Vance, Mariella, Zuri, and Reece.  I love how Zuri is drooling over Reece's sucker.

Oh, and Zuri said a new word today.  We were pretty sure she said "cookie" when we took this video, but throughout the day, we started wondering if she was saying "turkey".  We call her a turkey all the time.  Either way, it's super cute!

We hope everyone had a Happy Easter!

Somebunny isn't a fan of the Easter Bunny...

Wordless Wednesday

New Kicks

Yesterday, Miss Sherri asked us if we had shoes for Zuri to wear while they play outside.  Well, hmmm, we have had about 4 or 5 pairs of shoes and all of them are too small now.  We decided to take Zuri to Stride Rite tonight to find out what size and get her some shoes.  She is a 4 1/2 wide (poor girl has mommy's wide feet).  We bought her a size 5 so she can actually keep them a little longer than a week!

Z's BFF, Alana, is 1!!

Today was Alana's 1st birthday party. Zuri was very excited about it. Not only because her BFF is now 1, but also because she knew that meant some sweets!!  She would not stop going towards the treats table.  Not good!!!  LOL

Here are some pictures from today.

Mmmmmm, yummy.

Mommy, did you really think I wouldn't just walk around here to get the controller?

Such a big girl!

It took Alana a little bit to warm up to us.  I just love the look on her face!

That's better!  Love her pigtails!!

Someone needs a bath!

Zuri loves Ray

We caught daddy napping.

Worn out from the party.

After the birthday party, we went to Eric and Karen's.  I am a bad mommy and didn't get any pictures while we were there.  Once the cupcakes were brought out, Zuri was all about them.  She would go to anyone that would take her near them!!!