Lots to blog about...

I will start with the wonderful news that one of my best friends- Gena had a beautiful baby girl on Monday. Her name is Lexington and she is just adorable!!

Next, Carson got to go to a second pumpkin patch! One of my other best friends- Sharon and her sweet family were heading to the pumpkin patch last weekend and we got to share in the fun! Carson LOVED the real horsies and the little horsie ride- he would not get off that thing the whole time!

Finally, today we got to see family that we haven't seen in YEARS! We got to spend the day with Erin and her sweet boys, Cheryl, Eric and Stewart and Heather!! We met at the Portland Zoo and had such a great day! Thanks Erin for letting us come along- can't wait to go shopping next week :)

Pumpkin Patch

Today we took Carson to the pumpkin patch with Steve's younger brother, sister and her family. Steve's sister, Keela babysits Carson a lot- so her baby, Caleb and Carson are good friends!! Here's some pictures of our day... enjoy!

Home from Mexico... and in the new house :)

This month has definately been a whirlwind!! We got home from a wonderful trip to Playa del Carmen and moved the following day! Thankfully, my dad, grandma and grandpa, Waz and Eric were all eager to jump in and help- we are so thankful for them!!!

Mexico was so nice! The weather the first couple days was not great... it rained- but was HOT! Both Steve and I got burned really bad the first day because it was so cloudy we just ignored the fact the UV rays were still in full force! We also had a hard time relaxing being away from Carson and knowing we had to come back to the move. Fortunately, the jacuzzi tub, the beautiful beach and the massages helped us to relax and enjoy each other for a week. It was a much needed rest and now we can enjoy our family in our new home in Vancouver :)

The entrance to the hotel, it was really beautiful! We visited the Mayan ruins and the "homes" were amazing, it is so crazy that humans once lived here! The views were breathtaking from the top of the caves!

Carson in his new backyard :) He absolutely loves the new house!! He explores the new areas everyday!! His favorite is the new bonus room/ Carson's play room- he is so spoiled :)

House update

So, I guess all my whining payed off :) We got an offer on the house right after I posted about showing it all the time- and finally found a house in Vancouver! We have a very busy and hectic couple weeks ahead! We leave for Playa del Carmen Mexico next Thursday and we have to be out of our house 3 days after we get back! Steve and I are excited for vacation... hopefully we can relax. We are going to miss Carson like crazy- he will be staying with Grandma Caudle. Here's some new pics of Carson... no, he's not potty trained yet- but he likes to practice!

Carson LOVES to put my headbands on!! Steve doesn't love it so much- but Carson thinks it's hillarious!

Showing the house... ugh!

Our house is STILL on the market... going on 13 months now- yuck!! Anyways, lately there has been a surge of showings, I don't know why- but it is a pain!

On Monday I was sleeping because I worked Sunday night (11pm to 8am) and at noon I had a call from the Realtor that a client was coming to look @ the house in 1/2 hour. Which means I have to get out of bed and run around cleaning all to be out in 1/2 hour-- UGH! Then, today the realtor called to see if we could show the house at 2pm, I asked if they could bump it to 3pm so I have time to clean and get Carson some lunch before we are rushed out of the house... the realtor tells me they have an appt @ 3, so I agree to 2. I run around like a chicken with my head cut off, get Carson fed quickly and rush out the door... I drive back into the driveway @ 3pm and take Carson up to bed for a nap... guess who comes to the door-- the realtor!! He says "oh sorry we are running a little late!" I asked him if he could just bring his clients thru with Carson and I still in the house and he replies that his clients don't feel comfortable with us in the house- WHAT!!? You are shooing me out of my own home?? So, I get Carson out of bed and leave AGAIN all to hear that they aren't interested- UGH!!!!!
If we don't sell this house soon I am going to go crazy!

Urology update

Well, Carson had an appt today and not so good news... his testicle is "trapped" and has to be surgically fixed. The dr wanted to go ahead and schedule the surgery for the end of the month because it increases Carson's chances for normal sperm production and testosterone production... but the anesthesia risks decrease after the age of 2, so we decided to wait until then. Who needs testosterone anyways?? :)
On a serious level, I am already having butterflies in my stomach about the surgery. I have seen one too many "medical mistake" videos in my line of work!!
I am definately counting my blessings though because we have two sets of friends who's children are battling leukemia and bonemarrow transplants :( This is small potatos compared to that!

Fair pictures

I know I haven't updated in a while, but nothing really exciting has happend around the Zimmerman house lately. We spent the day at the fair yesterday and here are a few pictures to share. Carson had a blast!! He absolutely loves outdoors and animals!

Carson waiting for his pony ride... they teddy bear in the picture is Carson's very favorite thing in the whole world- his name is brrr and he goes everywhere we go- even on the yucky ground @ the fair!!Excuse the cow's behind in this picture :)

We take Carson to the urologist today and hopefully we will get a plan for his continued problem... we will keep you all updated.