We were driving yesterday and we passed one of the trailers used to haul horses and other farm animals. As we passed it
Matt Goes: Is there a pony?
I saw the hay moving around and I said: There's Something.
He LOL'd and said: It's probably a grizzly bear
And Promptly breaks out into song:
Neigh goes the pony as it's eaten by the bear
Neigh goes the pony as it's eaten by the bear
Neigh goes the pony as it's eaten by the bear
Neigh goes the pony as it's eaten by the bear
True Story
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Our New Day Job
The Barrick Household has been very ambitious as of late.
First we changed the oil in both of our cars, And we thought we were hot stuff after that.
The second thing we did needs a little set up:
We are moving, and I was trying to vacuum our old place, but all of a sudden the vacuum started making a loud rattling noise, well we had places to go, so I took note of what kind of screws the vacuum had, and made a mental reminder to bring a screwdriver over the next time we came.
We were finishing up some things, and I told Matt: I am going to fix the vacuum.
He LOLd and sat down to help me.
12 screws later, he said: You can tinker with that for another 20 minutes, then I'll buy you a new vacuum. I'm going to load the car.
Well I finally got all 24 screws out and man handled it apart.
And then...
I found out why it was making a funny noise...
There was a clog of about 5 inches of carpet powder, animal hair, and my hair (gag)...and a piece of cardboard (wtf?).
Once I get it all cleaned off, I start to put it back together...or rather I turn into the hulk and manhandle it back together.
Then the moment of truth....IT WORKS!!!!! And it's actually sucking up stuff, instead of spitting it back out.
Because of all of this new found ambition, Matt and I decided that we would open our own business:
Matt & Kate Fix Most Things Pretty Well.
So as not to set expectations too high
First we changed the oil in both of our cars, And we thought we were hot stuff after that.
The second thing we did needs a little set up:
We are moving, and I was trying to vacuum our old place, but all of a sudden the vacuum started making a loud rattling noise, well we had places to go, so I took note of what kind of screws the vacuum had, and made a mental reminder to bring a screwdriver over the next time we came.
We were finishing up some things, and I told Matt: I am going to fix the vacuum.
He LOLd and sat down to help me.
12 screws later, he said: You can tinker with that for another 20 minutes, then I'll buy you a new vacuum. I'm going to load the car.
Well I finally got all 24 screws out and man handled it apart.
And then...
I found out why it was making a funny noise...
There was a clog of about 5 inches of carpet powder, animal hair, and my hair (gag)...and a piece of cardboard (wtf?).
Once I get it all cleaned off, I start to put it back together...or rather I turn into the hulk and manhandle it back together.
Then the moment of truth....IT WORKS!!!!! And it's actually sucking up stuff, instead of spitting it back out.
Because of all of this new found ambition, Matt and I decided that we would open our own business:
Matt & Kate Fix Most Things Pretty Well.
So as not to set expectations too high
Monday, October 17, 2011
Grease Monkey
Is what we are.
Matt and I changed the oil in our cars today....all by our selves. Well with the help of our friend and the user manual.
It's was super exciting.
Our garage is now: Matt & Kate's Pretty Good Service Station.
Matt and I changed the oil in our cars today....all by our selves. Well with the help of our friend and the user manual.
It's was super exciting.
Our garage is now: Matt & Kate's Pretty Good Service Station.
Friday, October 14, 2011
And I May Hate Myself In The Morning
Which is how I feel everytime I get enthralled with the Twilight Saga.
The new movie is coming out Nov. 18, and I just watched the trailer
...and I immediately hated myself.
I love those books, but I hate that I love them, because the writing is so bad.
That said, I will be there in movie theaters within the first week. (Perhaps, with my hubby....ehhh?!)
The new movie is coming out Nov. 18, and I just watched the trailer
I love those books, but I hate that I love them, because the writing is so bad.
That said, I will be there in movie theaters within the first week. (Perhaps, with my hubby....ehhh?!)
I'm Kate, and I'm a Pintrest Addict
There. I said it. Admitting that you have a problem is the first step, right? At least that's what I've heard.
But what if I don't think it's technically a problem? Is that a new problem? Is it related? Or is it based on my stubborness? which is genetic.
My darling friend Katie saw that I was bored one day at work (I have an orientee who is doing great), so she showed me Pintrest. And it went on from there.Luckily for me, we just moved so it is giving me ideas for DIY crafts, food and seasonal decorations. Luckier for me, my wonderful husband (of 2 months!!) is a (mostly) willing guinea pig. He has, on occasion, stated that my food is too hippy for him (too much rosemary, which I LOVE)
But I digress...Pintrest
All I can say, is luckily we are super broke, and I can't afford to spend all my time at Hobby Lobby, Micheals, Goodwill and Garage Sales. But one day, I will be super crafty!!
An American Hero
We leared that Matt's grandfather (His step-mother's father) passed away during the night Sunday.
Matt's Dad and Step-mom (Bob and Diane) were in town for a couple dof days to visit and to house hunt. They are moving back to Cincinnati!
They got a call that night, that Don (Di's dad) was taken to the hospital. They left right away, but he had passed away before they were able to complete the 10 hour drive (Which they did in 7.5hrs)
We ended up going down for the services.
Don Casey was a soldier in the First Cavalry fighting in Korea. He is considered a hero, not only to us, but also to his comrades during the Korean War. He fought on Hill 303, also known as Atrocity Hill. It was a war crime committed by the North Korean army, where 41 American POWs were shot, after they had already surrendered.
Don marched in there with 40 of his comrades, but was one of only 2 to walk out. Not only did he walk the 8 miles back to base, he also carried his commanding officer, who had been killed, the entire way. Then he went back those 8 miles to see if anyone else needed help. Then finding none, he went back to base. A total of 24 miles.
During his time in the Korean War, he was awarded 4 Purple Hearts, at least 1 Bronze Star, and 5 Good Conduct Medals.
This was just the kind of man that Don was. Selfless. I had only known him a short time, but he was an icredible man, kind to everyone, and honest (maybe to a fault)
I'll share just one more story about his selflessness and generousity:
He and his wife took out a second mortgage on their house, so one of the kids in their neighborhood could go to college.
Who does that today? No one.
Matt's Dad and Step-mom (Bob and Diane) were in town for a couple dof days to visit and to house hunt. They are moving back to Cincinnati!
They got a call that night, that Don (Di's dad) was taken to the hospital. They left right away, but he had passed away before they were able to complete the 10 hour drive (Which they did in 7.5hrs)
We ended up going down for the services.
Don Casey was a soldier in the First Cavalry fighting in Korea. He is considered a hero, not only to us, but also to his comrades during the Korean War. He fought on Hill 303, also known as Atrocity Hill. It was a war crime committed by the North Korean army, where 41 American POWs were shot, after they had already surrendered.
Don marched in there with 40 of his comrades, but was one of only 2 to walk out. Not only did he walk the 8 miles back to base, he also carried his commanding officer, who had been killed, the entire way. Then he went back those 8 miles to see if anyone else needed help. Then finding none, he went back to base. A total of 24 miles.
During his time in the Korean War, he was awarded 4 Purple Hearts, at least 1 Bronze Star, and 5 Good Conduct Medals.
This was just the kind of man that Don was. Selfless. I had only known him a short time, but he was an icredible man, kind to everyone, and honest (maybe to a fault)
I'll share just one more story about his selflessness and generousity:
He and his wife took out a second mortgage on their house, so one of the kids in their neighborhood could go to college.
Who does that today? No one.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Its Official!
We are moved in!
Don't let that statement fool you, however, we are by no means unpacked, there are boxes boxes everywhere.
We are also not completely moved out of our other apartment. We were able to get all of the big furniture over, but we still have little things that we missed in all the hubub of moving.
But I am taking baby steps closer to get out of moving hell...
Well two weeks have passed, since I started this post, and I feel as if I should revise that statement. MOST of the townhouse is out of moving hell and is livable. The office and half of the bedroom still stress me out.
There is still MORE stuff at the old place! How is it even possible that we had so much stuff?!
We only have a few more things to bring over, so that's good, Buuuut.. when i moved in, I had the bright idea to paint a few walls...However the color I chose was unfortunately dark purple. Sooo we have to prime about 3 walls, I don't think it will take that long, but it's still the last thing hanging over my head.
But I digress. Here are a few pics from our new place (please take note of the decorations, as my wonderful hubby took charge and told me: You need to hang up pictures. lol)
Don't let that statement fool you, however, we are by no means unpacked, there are boxes boxes everywhere.
We are also not completely moved out of our other apartment. We were able to get all of the big furniture over, but we still have little things that we missed in all the hubub of moving.
But I am taking baby steps closer to get out of moving hell...
Well two weeks have passed, since I started this post, and I feel as if I should revise that statement. MOST of the townhouse is out of moving hell and is livable. The office and half of the bedroom still stress me out.
There is still MORE stuff at the old place! How is it even possible that we had so much stuff?!
We only have a few more things to bring over, so that's good, Buuuut.. when i moved in, I had the bright idea to paint a few walls...However the color I chose was unfortunately dark purple. Sooo we have to prime about 3 walls, I don't think it will take that long, but it's still the last thing hanging over my head.
But I digress. Here are a few pics from our new place (please take note of the decorations, as my wonderful hubby took charge and told me: You need to hang up pictures. lol)
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