I just wanted to give a "shout out" to my lil' sis. She has recently started a blog and it has quickly become my favorite blog. I think everyone should check it out!!
http://jennycantcook.blogspot.com/
2 days ago
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Three Year's Old Already?
Even though it has been a week since my "baby" turned 3, I am still in disbelief! I know, everyone with children tells you that it goes by fast, but I didn't think it would go by this fast!! I have spent the last week looking over pictures and watching videos with Josiah of him as a baby. He knows the baby in the video is "Baby Josiah" but I am not certain that he really gets that "Baby Josiah" is really him...he's too much into being a "Big Boy" these days that it is inconceivable to him that he could have actually been a "baby".
I wanted to have photos done for his birthday. My sister so graciously followed Josiah around the pumpkin patch (and even outfitted him for a few pics) and did an amazing job! (Thanks, sis!) Here are a few of my favorites...
When trying to come up with an idea for Josiah's birthday party (I come from a family where parties are a BIG deal!) I was tossing around a few ideas and I came across an idea online, a fireman party that includes a trip to the fire station. Josiah is into firemen as he points out every fire engine or ambulance he sees when we're out (he's even visited our friend Kris at the station where he's a firefighter) so I thought, "Bingo, this is it!". After doing a little research I discovered that it is quite common for fire stations to do tours for such an occasion, in fact my sister had just taken my nephew to a party that consisted of a trip to the fire station. So, this should be easy, right? Wrong! I first called the fire department in the city in which I live and was immediately denied, "We don't do tours for preschool aged children". Really? Isn't it preschool aged children that idolize firemen? Uh, okay. I was further unimpressed with the fire department of my city when they proceeded to tell me that they hope to have a day sometime during the year just for preschool aged children. Hmmm, didn't I mention a birthday party, not some random field trip? Whatever, time to brainstorm. After realizing that "Plan B" of having it at a Portland station was not a possiblity I had an epiphany. I called the station of the town I grew up in (Canby, Oregon) . Sure it is 40 minutes away, but they are all about community so surely they would be all over it. I called and guess what? Not only were they willing to have 12 three year olds to their station, they welcomed it! So, the plan was on.
My expectations were beyond exceeded. I want to thank the Canby Fire Department for the amazing job they did with the kids. You guys are absolutely amazing! I left that day realizing that there really is something about a smaller community that I miss.
I wanted to have photos done for his birthday. My sister so graciously followed Josiah around the pumpkin patch (and even outfitted him for a few pics) and did an amazing job! (Thanks, sis!) Here are a few of my favorites...
When trying to come up with an idea for Josiah's birthday party (I come from a family where parties are a BIG deal!) I was tossing around a few ideas and I came across an idea online, a fireman party that includes a trip to the fire station. Josiah is into firemen as he points out every fire engine or ambulance he sees when we're out (he's even visited our friend Kris at the station where he's a firefighter) so I thought, "Bingo, this is it!". After doing a little research I discovered that it is quite common for fire stations to do tours for such an occasion, in fact my sister had just taken my nephew to a party that consisted of a trip to the fire station. So, this should be easy, right? Wrong! I first called the fire department in the city in which I live and was immediately denied, "We don't do tours for preschool aged children". Really? Isn't it preschool aged children that idolize firemen? Uh, okay. I was further unimpressed with the fire department of my city when they proceeded to tell me that they hope to have a day sometime during the year just for preschool aged children. Hmmm, didn't I mention a birthday party, not some random field trip? Whatever, time to brainstorm. After realizing that "Plan B" of having it at a Portland station was not a possiblity I had an epiphany. I called the station of the town I grew up in (Canby, Oregon) . Sure it is 40 minutes away, but they are all about community so surely they would be all over it. I called and guess what? Not only were they willing to have 12 three year olds to their station, they welcomed it! So, the plan was on.
My expectations were beyond exceeded. I want to thank the Canby Fire Department for the amazing job they did with the kids. You guys are absolutely amazing! I left that day realizing that there really is something about a smaller community that I miss.
Happy 3rd Birthday, Josiah!!!
Wearing a "real" helmet!
Driving the truck!
Enamored by the "real" firemen!
Group shot...almost everyone!
Checking out the ambulance.
A fireman birthday is not complete without a fireman cake!
Happy Birthday my lil' fireman!
(How do you like the fingers in the cake?)
"We Are Family!"
Yes, another song reference. I think in song lyrics and nice little song licks. Those that know me well know how much I love to sing, although I rarely get a chance to do it anymore outside of an audience of a 3 year old who often wants me to stop so he can sing all by himself. Doesn't he know he's stealing the only limelight I get these days? Oh well, it's really about singing for the audience of One and that is all that matters, right?
You're going to have to excuse me for posting things out of sequence. This is what happens when you've not blogged in two months and you are trying to catch up. After we returned from Colorado we were instantly in a Zimmer Family Reunion! Nate's sister Jessica and her three kids had flown in from Texas before we got back. Jess was leaving two days after we arrived back (the kids were staying for a month) so we immediately immersed ourselves into family time! Jessica and the kids had not been back for four years (Josiah had never met his Aunt or cousins before this) and Nate's other sister Beth and her family were weeks away from moving to China!! It was a bittersweet time but it was special being able to spend time with everyone (well almost everyone, Jessica's husband Anthony had to stay in Texas to work) since they will be the last time we'll be able to do this in a very long time!
You're going to have to excuse me for posting things out of sequence. This is what happens when you've not blogged in two months and you are trying to catch up. After we returned from Colorado we were instantly in a Zimmer Family Reunion! Nate's sister Jessica and her three kids had flown in from Texas before we got back. Jess was leaving two days after we arrived back (the kids were staying for a month) so we immediately immersed ourselves into family time! Jessica and the kids had not been back for four years (Josiah had never met his Aunt or cousins before this) and Nate's other sister Beth and her family were weeks away from moving to China!! It was a bittersweet time but it was special being able to spend time with everyone (well almost everyone, Jessica's husband Anthony had to stay in Texas to work) since they will be the last time we'll be able to do this in a very long time!
All 12 Cousins!
(By height not by age)
Hanging out on Papa's fence!
Pic with Papa & Mima
and both Great Grandmas!
All The Zimmer siblings, their spouses and kids!
The original Zimmer clan!
"Say That You Remember...Dancing in September"
Okay, so it's a really cheesy song by Earth Wind & Fire but not much happened in September so I had to find something to spice the month up a little bit. I know you're all going to be singing this song in your sleep tonight and to that I say, "On and on - say that you remember...".
As much as I love the summer, okay it's the sunshine I love and we didn't really see much of it this summer, September always brings a welcome change. I like getting back onto a schedule and know what my days are going to look like. I love routine and the stability that it provides. It's a time to get reacquainted with friends since they too are settling into their routines after a busy summer and I like that!
We were able to start the month off with spending Labor day weekend with a few of our close friends camping at the base of Mt. Hood. We had a fantastic time and are looking forward to doing it again some more next summer!
As much as I love the summer, okay it's the sunshine I love and we didn't really see much of it this summer, September always brings a welcome change. I like getting back onto a schedule and know what my days are going to look like. I love routine and the stability that it provides. It's a time to get reacquainted with friends since they too are settling into their routines after a busy summer and I like that!
We were able to start the month off with spending Labor day weekend with a few of our close friends camping at the base of Mt. Hood. We had a fantastic time and are looking forward to doing it again some more next summer!
Our home for three nights
fully equipped with a potty chair at the door!
There were 4 boys all within 10 months of one another!!
(Oh, and they all got along GREAT!)
We went on bike rides...
ate s'mores...
threw rocks in the river...
and went on walks!
Josiah played in the dirt with Nehemiah...
and rode bikes too!
He also climbed on logs with Nehemiah and Isaiah...
took a bath in the dirt...
found a playground with some swings...
and learned how to water trees with Kyle!
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