Thursday, January 31, 2008

Husband tag...


What is his name? Jake Eldon
How long have you been married? We just celebrated our 5 year anniversary in December.
How long did you date? We knew eachother longer, but we started dating in February and were married in December. So, 11 months (we were engaged for 3).
How old is he? 29
How old are you? 25
Who eats more sweets? No doubt I do. I love sweets in any shape or form. Jake doesn't even really like sweets, he likes gummy candy and an occasional baked good. I am trying my hardest to corrupt him, or teach him the finer things of life.
Who said I love you first? Jake did, I would have been too big of a wuss to say it first. I didn't say it after he did, because I wanted to say it on my own terms, even though I did. We actually turned it into a joke as to when I would tell him I loved him. I later wrote a poem and told him I loved him.
Who is taller? Jake is not too hard, I'm 5'2" and Jake is 5'10"
Who can sing better? We both aren't great singers, but we can both carry a tune.
Who is smarter? Jake is. We had some same classes in college and he would hardly study for the test and I would study and read the book and he would do as well as I did. However, I am always right!
Who does the laundry? I do most of the laundry, but he is a great helper if there are clothes in the dryer when he gets home from work he will help fold them.
Who does the dishes? I do most of the time.
Who pays the bills? He does, and I'm glad. I think he likes to know exactly what's going on.
His guilty pleasure? Golf, and talk radio. He is a good golfer and loves to golf, I think he would golf every day in the summer if he could.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does. I did when we lived in Colorado, it seems like I always end up on the side where the bathroom is.?
Who mows the lawn? Jake, but I help with weeding and other yard work.
Besides you, who is his best friend? His parents and Paul Fairbanks, they grew up together in California and Paul now lives in Rexburg.
Who cooks dinner? I do. Jake is a good cook and likes to try experimenting sometimes. I should really get him to cook more. Jake loves tacos, can't beat taco Tuesday.
Who drives? Jake pretty much all the time. He is a good driver and is very good with directions. He likes to drive long distances and doesn't ever get tired.
Who is more stubborn? Jake is, and I tell him that's where Cooper gets it from, but don't get me wrong I can be stubborn too.
Who kissed who first? I am a wimp, Jake did of course. He asked me first if it would be okay, I agreed.
Who asked who out first? We had hung out before with all of his roomates, but he asked me out on a date first.
What was your first date? We went to Dairy Queen and talked, he was very interesting.
Who proposed? He did. I kind of felt it coming and might have even hinted that if he was going to he'd better do it so we could plan. He came to Logan and we went up to the temple. He had a book with "our story" in it. Then he had post it notes with nice things written on them, I lifted the note up and another compliment was underneath. The last post it note said hopefully more chapters to come and I lifted up the note and a hole was cut out and the ring was inside. He got on one knee and proposed. I cried and said, "of course".
Who has more siblings? He has 4 siblings 2 bros. and 2 sisters. (half) I have 2 bros. and 1 twinner.
Who wears the pants? It depends on the situation, but I think mostly Jake.
What is your favorite thing about him? Where do I start. I couldn't ask for a better husband or father. He is fun, and has a great sense of humor. He is a hard worker, and is so likeable, random people just love him. He is laid back and easy going, but very determined. He is sweet and sensitve, and very unselfish. He is the best, I wish I was more like him!
I tag Karen and Cindy

Saturday, January 26, 2008

January Happenings

We have had a great year so far. We celebrated my Grandma Holman's 92nd birthday, my mom's birthday and Jakes 29th birthday this month. Cooper continues to crack us up with things he says. Yesterday he hurt his belly and said, "I hurt my baby brother." I guess we need to help him understand that Cooper doesn't have a baby brother in his tummy, just mommy :) He also went potty for the first time on the toilet this week, but truthfully I think it was an accident. (He hasn't gone since, despite all the bribing).

I thought this was funny. Cooper loves primary songs and in this video he is playing with Play Doh, and trying to sing at the same time.

Moments of our January

Happy Birthday Jake, we love you! Jake cheesing it and Cooper more interested about what's inside.
Some things Cooper likes to do: Push things with wheels (in this case he is giving the Geico gecko a ride), watching Toy Story in our guest bedroom with his Winnie the Pooh blanket, and "bowling" on the Wii.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Another wonderful holiday season





We had an amazing Christmas. Lots of snow, family, and great food, what more could we ask for. (Except to have the Deans home, of course). Cooper was lots of fun and enjoyed all of the festivities. He had fun opening presents, and really liked his ornament from grandma and grandpa, if that was all he got I think he would have been happy. Jake's Wii was a hit, and we've had fun playing it. We even got my mom and dad to play a match of tennis...quite entertaining. Jake and I also celebrated our 5 year anniversary this past week. I'm a very lucky lady with a wonderful husband, and can only say, "time flys when you're having fun". We have so much to be thankful for; we've had a wonderful 2007 and are excited for another great year in 2008! Happy New Year!

Sunday, December 16, 2007

So it's been a while...



Cooper our little man smiling for the camera
Cooper wearing his Christmas gift from Bailee; headphones that are little dogs.


We have been busy having fun and wouldn't have it any other way. We had a great Thanksgiving in Utah, and the only thing missing was the Dean family. Luckily we were able to see them this past week. We picked them up at the airport at Salt Lake and were so happy to finally see Karlie, Josh, and adorable Bailee. We did some shopping in Utah and went to a reception for Tristen Miller. I was jealous there was so much snow at my granparents house, but luckily we got our storm a few days later. Cooper absolutely loves to play in the snow, and would stay outside all day if he could. Karlie's stay was way too short and it only seemed like they were here for a couple of days, but we had fun with them while they were here. Cooper loves Bailee and has missed having his little cousin to play with and tease. It will be nice to have two children, because if Cooper wouldn't do something, all we had to do is have Bailee do what we wanted, and then he would do it. We are enjoying the Christmas season and hope you are too.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

So I've been tagged...

I've been tagged by a few friends, which means I'm supposed to tell you six things about myself that you might not already know...

1- I have a major sweet tooth, actually sweet teeth, 'cause I think my mouth is full of them. I love just about anything that is sweet. I believe it is hereditary, but I think that's just my way of blaming my four root canals on other people (yes, four). Ever since I was young I think I've had a candy sensor and always knew where I could find candy. My mom could never find a good enough hiding spot, and I think she gave up trying. And well my grandma, besides the open candy dishes throughout her house, her secret stash was never really secret.

2- When I was younger leaving home for long or short periods of time for that matter was never really appealing to me. At twelve years old I went to a basketball camp in Utah for a week and could hardly even handle it I got so homesick. When we moved to Colorado we decided we wanted to be near at least one grandma and grandpa and since California is too expensive we decided to move back to Idaho. Good thing my California husband doesn't mind the cold, 'cause that could have been a problem. I guess you could say once a home body always a home body. I do admit however, that if Colorado was little closer to home it would be tempting to live there.

3- I am not a huge fan of speaking. Large groups or small, I'd rather not, thanks anyway. In college, we were required to do lots of presentations. I got out of the actual presentation by offering to put together the entire slide show for the non-speaking part of the presentation. I am slowly overcoming this fear by teaching the young women in our ward every now and again, which I'll admit can actually be kind of fun.

4- Some namesake facts: As if it isn't obvious I have indian blood running through me :) That would be because Pocahontas, yes the Pocahontas around the river bend is my 15th great grandma. Also, I apparently didn't know what my middle name was until I was 8 years old. On my 8th birthday I got a set of scriptures with my name engraved on them. As I examined the cover I read aloud, "Kacie "Camel" Holman?" Instead of Camille.

5- I am somewhat of a clean freak. I can't stand my house being messy. I even try to avoid buying Cooper toys that have lots of small pieces that could end up strewn around the house. I like things to be in their proper places. Jake sums it up when he says I, "run a tight ship". Good thing I have him well trained.

6- Since the holidays are close I'll admit I love almost any holiday. Valentines, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas they're great. Holidays are just something to look forward to, to decorate for, and a good reason to celebrate. I like to carry on traditions, and have even had family members call me the Christmas Queen. (As long as Queen is in the title I really don't mind.)

Well, there are six facts about me, that you may or may not have already known. Oh, and tag you're it to all of you on my friends and family list who haven't been tagged.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Drum roll please...

Is drum roll one word or two? Oh well. I do have an announcement for those of you who don't already know. I am expecting #2, and since Car got some flack for waiting 'til 22 weeks I decided to let you all know at 20 weeks. I thought it would be another boy, but the Dr. suggested it may be a girl at an ultrasound on a Tuesday, but to not buy girl clothes yet. Then the next day on Wednesday which was Halloween, I went to the hospital and since my mom works in the x-ray department she had the ultrasound tech take a quick peek. "Oh yeah, I can tell you it's a boy." It was pretty obvious to me that it was a boy, but what do I know. So for right now I think I'll wait until the next ultrasound before I say for sure what it is...but I think it's a boy.