Zimmerman update

Hello everybody!!! We have been really busy the last few weeks!! I will start from the top... Steve and I were lucky enough to spend the weekend at Mt. Hood snowboarding and getting massages, it was wonderful! It was definately much needed relaxation for the both of us!

Steve and Carson have been fighting some icky cold and congestion. Both of them have been coughing like crazy and Carson has been having bouts of crankyness :)

Finally, Grandma Gail decided to take a full time job out of the house, so we went on the search for someone to watch Carson over the last couple weeks. Grandma Caudle came up to help us with the search and watch Carson in the mean time. After going from daycare center to daycare center we were frustrated and exhausted, but we were blessed to find a wonderful lady to watch Carson. We found a stay at home mom who has worked with children in the school system and as a foster parent for many years, she is LDS and has a 6 month old girl (who Carson loves). She is really sweet and seems like she will really care for our baby! We feel relieved!!!

Thanks Kristy for the good advice- can't wait to chat with you again :)

Tag from cousin Meichelle...

Where were you born? Bend Oregon

Middle name? Marie (same as Kristy)

How old will you be this year? 28

Nicknames? Ninny (from my dad), Tiff, mamma

Are you taller than your mother or father? Unfortunately, no

Do you cry often during movies? Yes, I even cried during Juno :)

What is your biggest pet peeve? people asking me a question as their nurse, then I send the doctor in to answer and they act like they didn't ask the question in the first place, ugghh!!

Favorite color? Purple

Favorite foods? Chicken Casteleto (sp.) from cheesecake factory

Favorite beverage? Crystal light

Favorite cold cereal? Captain crunch berries

Favorite smells? Freshly cleaned laundry, rain and Prineville (it has a distinct smell that tells me I am home)

Favorite time of day? Bedtime- I can finally relax

What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Bumble and Bumble

Make-up products? Clinique

How many pillows do you sleep with? 2

Do you play an instrument? No, unfortunately

Did you play sports in high school? I ran track for one year and softball for one year

What was the last movie you saw in the theatre? Juno

What's your facorite article of clothing? Either my Danskos I wear to work or my seven jeans

What is your dream vacation? Figi

What was your first impression of your spouse? He was walking into the girl's bathroom, I thought "what a dork"

If you were an animal what would you be? Probably a dolphin because I love the ocean

What is your favorite "me" time activity? To take a bath!

What is your dream car? I don't really know, someday I would like an Acura MDX

What is one of your weaknesses? Spending $$... I like to shop!

What do you fix for dinner when there is nothing to fix? I call in a Pizza :)

If you could live in a different decade, when would it be? I would love to have lived in an era that women were expected to stay at home and take care of the family, where it was taboo for a woman to work. I feel that women were put on earth to care for their children.

What is the emotion you feel the most? Lately, it has been stress... but mixed with love for sure!

Do you consider yourself outgoing? Yes, I think so

What is something you are constantly working on? being a loving wife and a good mother

Any hidden talents? I don't think so.

What is a word/phrase you overuse? "totally" ( i grew up in the 80's)

What was the hardest thing that happened to you in the past year? I would have to say all the house drama mixed in with starting a new job at the same time.

What is the best thing that happend to you this past year? See my blog below "top ten for 2007"

What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Find another house that both Steve and I want to call home.

Who are the six people you are going to tag to do this survey? I enjoyed reading Kristy and Meichelle's, so whoever else wants to participate.

Now, the most recent pic you have taken of yourself:

Snow Day!!!

We had a very random and unexpected day of snow today. And since we hadn't taken any good pictures of Carson in snow, we decided to take advantage of the opportunity while we had the chance. Carson is all over the place now. He loves his walk-a-long toy. He pushes it across the entire house like a shopping cart. Its amazing to think that he just began crawling 1 month ago and now he's already taking steps. He's only a little more balance away from walking on his own without holding on to something.

Aren't I just a little ham? I have a smile and I know how to use it. And boy does he. He's almost 10 months old and he already has us wrapped around his little finger.

In case you were wondering how I was doing, my first day in the ER was one I will never forget and I dont mean that in a good way. Unfortunately, I cant go into details, but lets just say it brought tears to my eyes.
Yeah, I know this is an old pic, but its the most recent I have of my boys. Steve has just been working a lot and trying to get back in shape. Getting in shape this year is one of our main objectives, along with moving back to vancouver. Finding the perfect house has proven to be quite a challenge. There are so many more variables now that Carson is in the picture; nice/clean/friendly neighborhood, good schools, big yard, enough square footage for possible family expansion, granite, hardwoods, etc etc etc.

We'll keep everyone up to date on our progress. We'd love to hear from you.