Thursday, March 12, 2009
Beautiful Baby Contest
Sadly, Tayce was not picked for the Beautiful Baby Contest on Regis and Kelly. Apparently, your baby had to have hair, or at least visible hair. (All of the winners had hair. Tayce had no chance.) Maybe next year. We still think he is pretty darn cute though!
You Think I Would Have Learned the First Time!
To those of you who know me well, this story will just remind you of another Nicole airhead moment. This story actually happened a month or more ago, but I find it to be worth writing about.
Shortly after we had moved into the house, on a nice afternoon, I decided that Tayce and I would go out in the backyard for some afternoon sun and play a little with the dogs. We basked in the sun for about ten minutes then went to head back into the house. Unfortunately, when I went to turn the doorknob, it wouldn't turn. Caleb had locked the doorknob the night before, which was something that I wasn't expecting. When you lock the doorknob, it still turns on the inside, so you never really know it is locked unless you check the outside. Luckily, I had brought my cell phone out with me, so a distressed call went to Caleb at work. The only thing that he could do was leave work early, which I don't think that he was too upset about. So for the next 45 minutes, Tayce and I sat out on a lawn chair chatting with my mom on the phone.
After having experienced being locked out from the kitchen door, I have been more careful to check the doorknob before I close the door. Unfortunately, I hadn't applied that concept to the front door, but I learned that lesson quickly.
It all happened the week we lost Kaya. I was being very protective of Kaboo and not letting him stay in the backyard until we got our fence fixed and a lock on the door. (One of the boards was missing on the top part.) We called the police department to see if there was anything that they could do about the whole situation. Well, I got a phone call from dispatch saying that the officer was at my front door and that I needed to open the door for him. I hurried to the door, with Tayce in my arms, opened the door, no officer. I walked outside to see if he was next door, and then I heard the pitter-patter and snorting of Kaboo. I didn't want him to get out and take off down the street, so I ran to the door and closed it. As soon as it was latched, I discovered my mistake. Not again! Embarrassed, I called Caleb at work and we decided together that we should wait and see if the police officer had any ideas, that is if he ever showed up.
Dispatch called me again a few minutes later, and it was discovered that the officer was down the street. They had given him the wrong address. I waved the officer down. I showed him our fence and explained our situation. He told me that there wasn't anything he could do and that he suspected that it was kids just trying to look at the dogs. I then told him of my predicament and he tried getting into the garage for me. The officer told me that the only way he could get me into the house was by breaking down the door. I informed him that I didn't need to get into the house that badly and that my husband could come home early from work, but that he just might not be too happy about it. After assuring the officer that he would not be called back to settle a domestic dispute, I settled down on the front porch lawn chairs, broke the news to Caleb, and chatted with my mom on the phone while we waited. Tayce enjoyed watching the cars go by and eventually fell asleep. Kaboo, on the other hand, was at the front window trying desperately to get outside. Forty-five minutes later, my knight in shining armour returned home from a little over half a day of hard work and let me in.
All I can say is thank goodness for lawn chairs, cell phones, and a mother is willing to chat!I have now gone a month without being locked outside. We have hidden a key just in case though! Knowing myself, it is likely to happen again.
Shortly after we had moved into the house, on a nice afternoon, I decided that Tayce and I would go out in the backyard for some afternoon sun and play a little with the dogs. We basked in the sun for about ten minutes then went to head back into the house. Unfortunately, when I went to turn the doorknob, it wouldn't turn. Caleb had locked the doorknob the night before, which was something that I wasn't expecting. When you lock the doorknob, it still turns on the inside, so you never really know it is locked unless you check the outside. Luckily, I had brought my cell phone out with me, so a distressed call went to Caleb at work. The only thing that he could do was leave work early, which I don't think that he was too upset about. So for the next 45 minutes, Tayce and I sat out on a lawn chair chatting with my mom on the phone.
After having experienced being locked out from the kitchen door, I have been more careful to check the doorknob before I close the door. Unfortunately, I hadn't applied that concept to the front door, but I learned that lesson quickly.
It all happened the week we lost Kaya. I was being very protective of Kaboo and not letting him stay in the backyard until we got our fence fixed and a lock on the door. (One of the boards was missing on the top part.) We called the police department to see if there was anything that they could do about the whole situation. Well, I got a phone call from dispatch saying that the officer was at my front door and that I needed to open the door for him. I hurried to the door, with Tayce in my arms, opened the door, no officer. I walked outside to see if he was next door, and then I heard the pitter-patter and snorting of Kaboo. I didn't want him to get out and take off down the street, so I ran to the door and closed it. As soon as it was latched, I discovered my mistake. Not again! Embarrassed, I called Caleb at work and we decided together that we should wait and see if the police officer had any ideas, that is if he ever showed up.
Dispatch called me again a few minutes later, and it was discovered that the officer was down the street. They had given him the wrong address. I waved the officer down. I showed him our fence and explained our situation. He told me that there wasn't anything he could do and that he suspected that it was kids just trying to look at the dogs. I then told him of my predicament and he tried getting into the garage for me. The officer told me that the only way he could get me into the house was by breaking down the door. I informed him that I didn't need to get into the house that badly and that my husband could come home early from work, but that he just might not be too happy about it. After assuring the officer that he would not be called back to settle a domestic dispute, I settled down on the front porch lawn chairs, broke the news to Caleb, and chatted with my mom on the phone while we waited. Tayce enjoyed watching the cars go by and eventually fell asleep. Kaboo, on the other hand, was at the front window trying desperately to get outside. Forty-five minutes later, my knight in shining armour returned home from a little over half a day of hard work and let me in.
All I can say is thank goodness for lawn chairs, cell phones, and a mother is willing to chat!I have now gone a month without being locked outside. We have hidden a key just in case though! Knowing myself, it is likely to happen again.
Friday, February 27, 2009
In Loving Memory of Lady Kayalicious
As Caleb as already told you, we lost Kaya to a car when someone let her out of the backyard. It was a very sad day. Here are a bunch of my favorite pictures of her. She was such a sweet dog and will be sorely missed. We love you Kaya!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Here is the newest member of our family. With the loss of Kaya, we decided it best to get Kaboo a friend to hang out with. He was really driving us nuts!
Just in case you were all wondering, that is me behind Lucy above!
This is a great picture of Kaboo helping Nicole do the laundry!
Tayce has decided that he loves to watch TV! He just can't get enough of those "Family Feud" reruns, or can he!
We entered Tayce into a beautiful baby contest on the Regis and Kelly show! When he wins, he'll get a $125,000 4-year college scholarship! We'll also get to go on the show and spend time in New York, for free! Nicole is excited for that. But, you'll have to vote, and we'll let you know when the polls are open online!
Friday, February 13, 2009
I was bored!
I've never done one of these, but I was really, really bored!
( x) Gone on a blind date.
(X) Skipped school
(x ) Watched someone die
() Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(x ) Been to Florida
( ) Been to Europe
( ) Been to South America
( x) Been to Central America
( ) Been to Asia
(X) Been on a plane.
( ) Been on a Cruise.
( ) Visited All 50 States.
(Maybe someday)
(X) Been lost (many times)
(x ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep.
( X) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons. How recently?
( x ) Sang Karaoke
(x) Paid for a meal with coins only
x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(x ) Made prank phone calls..."Is your refrigerator running, then go catch it?"
( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
( X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue.
( X ) Danced in the rain…
( X) Written a letter to Santa Claus.
( X ) been kissed under the mistletoe-
(X ) Watched the sunrise with someone.
(X) Blown bubbles.
(X) Gone ice-skating.
(x ) been skinny dipping outdoors-fun times!!!
(X) Gone to the movies.
1. Any nickname? Caleeb
2. Mother's name? Emma
3. Favorite drink? Mountain Dew
4. Body Piercing ('S)? not on purpose
5. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love your job? 8
6. Birthplace.Salt Lake City
7. Favorite vacation spot? Roller Coaster park
8. ???
9. Favorite movie? yes, many of them!
10. Favorite holiday? All-Star weekend! J/K! Probably Thanksgiving.
11. Favorite dessert? Peanut Butter Crunch Blue Bell Ice Cream
12. Favorite food? Pizza
13. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
14. Favorite brand of body soap? I like the ones that get me clean!
15. Favorite toothpaste? The ones with the oxygen bubbles
16. Favorite smell? Bread Baking!
17. How do you relax? Taking a drive in the woods!
18. How do you see yourself in 10 years? I look through my mini time-scope!
19. Furthest place you will send this message to?
20. Who will respond to this the fastest?
( x) Gone on a blind date.
(X) Skipped school
(x ) Watched someone die
() Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(x ) Been to Florida
( ) Been to Europe
( ) Been to South America
( x) Been to Central America
( ) Been to Asia
(X) Been on a plane.
( ) Been on a Cruise.
( ) Visited All 50 States.
(Maybe someday)
(X) Been lost (many times)
(x ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep.
( X) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons. How recently?
( x ) Sang Karaoke
(x) Paid for a meal with coins only
x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(x ) Made prank phone calls..."Is your refrigerator running, then go catch it?"
( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
( X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue.
( X ) Danced in the rain…
( X) Written a letter to Santa Claus.
( X ) been kissed under the mistletoe-
(X ) Watched the sunrise with someone.
(X) Blown bubbles.
(X) Gone ice-skating.
(x ) been skinny dipping outdoors-fun times!!!
(X) Gone to the movies.
1. Any nickname? Caleeb
2. Mother's name? Emma
3. Favorite drink? Mountain Dew
4. Body Piercing ('S)? not on purpose
5. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love your job? 8
6. Birthplace.Salt Lake City
7. Favorite vacation spot? Roller Coaster park
8. ???
9. Favorite movie? yes, many of them!
10. Favorite holiday? All-Star weekend! J/K! Probably Thanksgiving.
11. Favorite dessert? Peanut Butter Crunch Blue Bell Ice Cream
12. Favorite food? Pizza
13. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
14. Favorite brand of body soap? I like the ones that get me clean!
15. Favorite toothpaste? The ones with the oxygen bubbles
16. Favorite smell? Bread Baking!
17. How do you relax? Taking a drive in the woods!
18. How do you see yourself in 10 years? I look through my mini time-scope!
19. Furthest place you will send this message to?
20. Who will respond to this the fastest?
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