Going Back

I don't know why I never posted this picture.  Probably because there really isn't a story behind it, just J and Zuri playing in the yard together about a month ago.  I came across it the other day and I really like it.  So, I am posting it for you all to see.  Enjoy!

Assembly Required

While we were at my mom's house yesterday, she offered to give us McKenzie's toddler bed.  We weren't really in the need of a toddler bed because Zuri's crib converted over, and we have been using that, but when my mom told us it is a Disney Princess bed, I took her up on it.  The bed was already completely disassembled, and I had never seen it together.  There were no instructions on how to put it together, so I went online to see if I could find some, but all I found was a picture of the bed itself.

So, taking that picture, I assembled the bed all by myself! We were missing three screws, one that I was able to find a replacement for, and the other two I will have to go pick up at the store on Monday, but luckily the screws are for the guardrail, so not all that vital.

Here is Zuri's new bed!

Party Time

We went over to my mom's for a birthday celebration.  Since my birthday, Dallas, my mom, and McKenzie all fall within a three month span, we just did a combined celebration.  Aunt April was there with Courtney and Sammie, and we all ate pizza and had fun.

Zuri had a blast with the balloons and McKenzie.  I didn't take many pictures, but here are a few I did capture!

 McKenzie showing Zuri her fairy pop-up book.  Zuri was fascinated.

McKenzie had a pillow pet set that Zuri absolutely loved.  She was so tired by the end of the night that she may have fallen asleep like that if things had settled down a bit!

Sickies

We have all been recovering from a bought of sickness.  Zuri got it first, and had it the worst.  She was throwing up for a week and had some diarrhea along with it.  We were really worried because she didn't have an appetite and barely ate anything for a week.  Luckily, her appetite is returning and she is holding everything down.  

J got it next, a few days after Zuri started, but his only lasted a couple days.  I got the mildest form, with just a little diarrhea and no throwing up.  We are all pretty much feeling better, just taking it easy!

I thought this picture was so cute.  She used to sleep with her arms up like that when she was first born.  Every once in a while I will see her sleeping like that and it brings back memories.  She is growing up so fast!

Spa

 Amanda and Tyler gave us a little massage spa thing.  It is really nifty and although our bathtub is too small for J and I to really enjoy it, Zuri absolutely loves it.  She had a blast with the bubbles it created.  It gives bath time an added bonus! 

Thanks Amanda and Tyler!

Happy Halloween

For Halloween this year, Zuri was a little lamb.  She loved the costume, and kept saying "sheep, sheep."  She didn't leave the face paint alone and had it smudged before we were even out the door.  Since it was raining, we just went to the mall.  This year she was a lot more into trick-or-treating, and when she finally decided to look into the bucket to see what she was getting, she found a sucker and that was just about the end of it.  All in all, she lasted about half an hour, but she was able to get a decent haul in that time!

Enjoying the spoils!

THE BIG HUNT

Cory, Dad and I went hunting way down south this year. Cory and Dad hunted this area with muzzle loaders a few weeks ago. They saw some big buck and a lot of track but were unable to get close enough for a shot. We all came back for the rifle hunt. We stayed with my Uncle Steven who helped us with a drive early in the morning. They saw a lot of track but were not able to push anything towards Cory and me. On our way back to the truck, we cut some track near the road. Cory and I followed the track everywhere. The buck changed directions constantly and even made a huge loop to come back to a creek bed it already crossed. We were diligent and stayed on its trail. It rained on us a few times, we even came up to a tree where the buck bedded down during the rain storm. Cory found some other track which also looked pretty fresh and the print was much bigger than the one we were following. At the same time, we met with my dad. We decided that I would follow the track and my dad and brother would try to cut off the buck as it headed north towards the draw we originally did a drive through earlier in the day. I followed the track for a long time. I eventually lost it in an open meadow. Discouraged, I started heading towards my brother and father. I picked up on the track again, as I radioed the good news to my father, I spotted the buck at the edge of the meadow, a good 250 yards away. By time I lifted my gun up, it disappeared into the trees. I radioed the direction it was heading and followed the track. The buck was heading in the draw where my brother and father were set up at points. I met up with my father. We switched roles, my father continued on the trail as I watched on point in case the buck cut back (which they seemed to do a lot). Not 20 minutes later did we hear a gun shot. The mighty hunter that is my brother took one shot to bring down this buck. My dad and I were able to go right to the buck by following the trail. It was awesome. It's a 4x4 with a one inch cheater on one side. The eye guards are split and have great mass. It measured to be roughly 29 inches wide and we estimate about 23 inches tall. Overall, its a dang good buck for our first year in that area. Way to go Cory, you Mighty White Hunter!!!!

Here is a picture of the track

One of the many beautiful vistas I saw while tracking the buck


A Happy Hunting Party