A very scary situation!

Driving home from the Halloween party and family reunion Brad and I had to stop for gas.... 

The gas station was one of the most poorly designed I've ever seen.  The pumps were three in a row but the rows were so narrow that you could only drive through if the car in front or behind you left.    Brad ran into the gas station to grab some coffee while I waited in the car with our snoozing boy.  Initially he grabbed his keys but i asked him to leave them for me so it would be easier to move the car, because I wasnt quite sure where my keys were. 

As I was listening to the music I heard the pump click that it was full so I jumped out to top it off and move the car out of the way for others.  Well as I jumped out, the car alarm went off because it was locked so I quickly grabbed the keys and hit unlock before the alarm woke Jake.  I quickly put the pump away and secured our gas cap and ran around to move the car, but realized the drivers door was locked.  Unphased I ran back to the passenger door to unlock it and to my dismay I realized the passenger door was also locked.  When I thought I hit unlock on the keys to stop the alarm I actually hit lock!  Brad was still in the store and I was quickly understanding the importance of the situation...our car was locked with both of our keys, our cell phones, and most importantly JAKE in it! 

I remembered that we have OnStar but didnt have the number to call without my phone and the cashier inside was very busy.  Brad ran inside to figure something out while I stood guard outside by Jake.  About that time a family drove up in a Buick and I asked him if he had OnStar on his car hoping I could call from his phone.  He initially said he wasnt sure as it was a rental, but then a few minutes later came back and said he realized the car did have OnStar.  I ran over and frantically explained the situation to the OnsStar lady.  She was very nice but explained that calling from another vehicle allows them to unlock that vehicle but otherwise they want you to call from a land line because it will take longer.  She collected all my information and told me it would take a few minutes...

While I was outside, Brad was inside doing his best to figure out what we could do.  He found a pay phone but had no change.  He called the operator asking for the number for OnStar and they told him that requires a subscription to 411, which we obviously dont have.  After he quickly and very directly explained that our toddler was locked in our car and we needed that number to get him out she reluctantly agreed to give him the OnStar number and even transferred him.

So we were both the phone with OnStar at about the same time and FINALLY got the car unlocked so we could get to our sweet boy.  All the while he never even knew what happened because he was sleeping soundly.  Thank the lord. 

The entire experience probably lasted a total of 15 minutes or so, but it seemed like an eternity.  We were very lucky it was not one of those 100+ degree days.  Although, Brad said if it were he already had a plan for which window he was going to break.  Those 15 minutes were probably the most scary of my life and needless to say Brad did NOT need the coffee anymore by the time we were settled back in the car and on the road. 

I absolutely realized the value of OnStar service that day and we will not be cancelling it ANY time soon!

Fun Family weekend with the Heacox crew!

We had a great  weekend in Sikeston and Dexter at the end of October for the annual Halloween Party for Derek's birthday and also the Heacox family reunion.  Jake just loved seeing all the costumes...well besides Uncle Derek's first costume...it was a little scary for him and Jackson so thankfully he washed off the makeup pretty quickly.  :) 

Here are a few Halloween pictures...

 Jackson's puppy costume was one of Jake's favorite things!

Nana & Papa!

 Love the puppy, fire hydrant, and bone



More Puppy love



Cute Nerds

Just being boys





Soft puppy!

We also had a great time visiting with the Heacox/McKown crew and more at the family reunion! We are looking forward to seeing the pictures Aunt Char took that day but here are a few we captured.

 

 

Jake updates

Jake went in for his 15 month checkup the last week in September and our little man is just growing growing!  He was 28lbs 2oz (92%) and 33 inches long (95%).  Our pediatritian keeps saying eventually he will fall into the growth curve and he will slow down but we havent experienced that yet!  :) 

When we were in the office, Jake was chattering away like normal and the doc told us Jake talks like a girl...at first I was unsure how to take the comment but then explained that on average girls talk more than boys at a younger age.  Jake just has a large vocabulary for his age. 

Here are some of the words in his vocabulary today...but seems like every day he learns another new word.  :)

• Dada - one of his favorites
• Hello - probably his second favorite
• More - he uses the sign language with that one
• Mine - I admit I'm not thrilled he knows this word already
• No & Yes - and he knows when to use both of them!
• All gone
• Book
• Cup
• Milk
• Dog
• MaMa - occasionally
• PaPa
• Coo-kie (cookie)
• Cracka (cracker)
• Blaket  (blanket)
• Fooball (football)
• Baball (baseball)
• Aca (Oscar our dog's name) 
• Ta Ku (Thank you)
• Go
• Sock
• Shoo (shoe)
• Uh-Oh
• Eye
• Ose (nose)
• Petty (pretty)
• Pane (plane)
• Bubble
• Horsie
• Please - signlanguage only

As you can see our little man has quite a vocabulary for his age!  I love to hear him say new things each day.  Just like the other day a plane flew over and he looked up and pointed while he said "pane".  I know we didnt work with him on that so it caught me off guard that he knew the word.  He is also a HUGE fan of the "ball" that comes out in the sky at night!  He love to go to the front door and look out the window and point at it.

Another thing that is one of our favoites is that he knows so many body parts and the noises that go with animals.  I can ask Jake to point to his head, nose, ear, eye, mouth, knee, foot, toe, and belly button and he happily shows them to us.  When he first learned belly button he was amazed that we all have belly button's and kept walking around pulling up Brad and I's shirt to see our belly buttons.  It was cute at home, but we were very worried he was going to pull up someone's shirt at school.  hahaha

 

Today we go back for Jake's one month check up from the surgery.  We are feeling very good about how well he is healing.  The scar is so small and barely noticable under his eyebrow.  Also, we have not gotten a call from the dr office yet so we feel fairly confident the pathology results are good because no news is good news.  :)

We are looking forward to dressing up for Halloween soon and visiting with family this weekend for Uncle Derek's annual birthday/halloween party and the Heacox family reunion on Sunday!  It is going to be a fun filled weekend ahead!

New Adventures

I started my new job at FedEx in the Sales Development and Education - Strategic Planning team on October 3rd and I'm loving it!  It is a huge transition from the Audit world I've come to know so well, but the people are great, the work is interesting, and overall I'm very satisfied with the change.  :)  Life is good in the Heacox household.  LOL  I'll keep you all updated on the new and exciting changes that come from the new job.  :)  Also, I did get a new phone number for work.  I still have my old cell number for those of you who have it, but i'll be carrying the new phone with me more often.  I just cant carry two phones around at work all day.  Send me a message if you need the new number!

September 2011

Well September has been a VERY busy month!  Here are a few of the things we have experienced, accomplished, and enjoyed recently.  We have been busy physically and mentally!

• Memphis vs Mississippi State game - first game of 2011
• Paintied some windows with Nana and Papa and enjoyed a fun filled weekend!
• Labor Day cookout at the Hoffman's with Nana & Papa
• Christi accepted a promotion!  I'll be moving to the Sales Development & Education - Strategic Planning team at FedEx on October 1st!
• Cville turf fields dedication with Mimi and Pop
• Replaced half of the windows in the house with Mimi and Pop
• Put up the fireplace doors (thanks Pop!)
• Jake had surgery to have his dermoid cyst removed under his eyebrow (and he is doing GREAT!)
• Christi's 10 year class reunion in Lewisburg and more fun with Mimi and Pop
• Brad started his fall sports leagues for Cville...football, volleyball, and softball are underway
• Started the MILE mentor program
• Fun times at the park with Kelly and Ericka
• Couples baby shower for Cindy and Caleb's little girl
• Got a new roof from insurance ...they finished it TODAY!

Summer 2011

July and August have been very busy and HOT months!  Since I have gotten behind on posts here are a few pictures of the fun we've been having.

Hinson Wedding Festivities

  

  

 

 

Another fun Zoo trip

Other Fun

Jake LOVES to find new hats! 

One of Jake's last bottles...we totally gave up the bottle in August! What a milestone for this little man.  He LOVED his nighttime bottle!

Go Cardinals!

Bout to go for a jog with daddy and mommy!

 Loving Aunt Erin

Someone got a new chair and he loves it!

 Jake's new favorite place to sit...the fireplace ledge...were working to understand the meaning of HOT

Hanging out with skinny daddy!

Fun with Jake's buddy Harrison!

 This little man lovest the t-ball!

 Learning about the right way to slide!

Jake and Daddy's first 5k!

Collierville Spray park fun!