Christmas Tree Time!

We were very excited to pick out a Chrsitmas tree this year for a few reasons:

1. We actually have room for it in our new home!

2. Carson might just enjoy it this year!

3. And... Christmas is at our home this year!! Yay!

The weather was pretty yucky! It was really foggy and a little cold... very typical for November in Washington. Carson had sooo much fun! He loved running around in the mud and grabbing all the trees he could reach! By the time we were done and loaded in the car we were all VERY muddy! Carson threw a fit when he had to get back in the car- so he was kicking clumps of mud all over the Blazer! Oh well... everything cleans up- eventually!

Just getting around to posting these...

We have been in our new home for just over a month now, and I am just getting around to posting the pictures of moving day (thanks to Waz for the pics!)

We absolutely love our new home! I really like being in Vancouver- I feel like I never have to be on the freeway anymore- ahhhh!!

Here's some pictures of moving day:

Here's gran and grandpa helping me pack at the old house- love you guys!!!

Our new home!!!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween was a lot fun this year! Although Carson did not dig the whole 'trick or treating' thing. He wanted to run in the street more than anything else and every door we went to (only 3) he would start crying... the final straw was when he saw a guy with a pumpkin on his head (yes... a real pumpkin) he freaked out and we decided enough was enough! When we got home he loved opening and shutting the door for all the trick or treaters- so that was exciting for him!

Later in the evening Steve and I got to go to Sharon's husband's show- her husband is the lead singer for Pristine Blue... they are awesome! Steve and I had a lot of fun! But, we were so busy that we did not dress up :( Next year I am definately dressing up!!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot... in a moment of insanity I got a puppy!!! Her name is Maddy and she is a mixture of a shih tzu and a mini daschaund. She is very sweet, but A LOT of work! Despite how it looks in the pictures Carson loves her!

Carson was a ninja and Maddy was a bumble bee :) Check out Steve's pumpkin- he worked so hard on it! It took him 3 hours to complete :) But, it looked really good (for a first-timer)

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!