Horrible

Just horrible.  I haven't blogged, in what has seemed like an eternity!  I think the last time was mid October! Where has the time gone?!

So much has happened in the past 4 months! Our first Thanksgiving and Christmas as a married couple, The Hubby got a full time job! and I'm still working. 

We got another Puppy! Not a "puppy" per say, she a 2 year old sheltie mix, and a rescue.  She and Ava get along great, but we have had some growing pains from both of them, but they are getting much better.

I have decided to take up photography, so pics will be coming soon! 

The Hubby's car finally pooped out....at 235,000 miles. Yes, You read that, and I typed that right. Almost a quarter of a million miles on good ole Mable the Sable.  So we are now the proud new owners for a Brand New Venza!  I mean, Toyota still owns nearly all of it, but in 5 short years, it will be all ours!

But on a lighter note!  RHONDA THE HONDA is officially paid off!  It was a huge relief to finish that loan!  It felt so good!

Aaaand....I think that about covers it.

I promise to do better about this whole blogging thing!

The Amazing Songwriting Ability of My Husband

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

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

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.

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?!)

You might be old when...

You're playing with your dog and you fall down the stairs...

True Story

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!!