My my my, where do I even start? I guess with Saturday morning. Which was gorgeous! Since it was 60 degrees and sunny, we decided on a family trip to Lake Norman State Park. It’s only about a 20 minute drive and offers some beautiful trails for hiking around.
Someone thought this trip was the BEST DAY OF HER LIFE. 
Afterwards we grabbed lunch and visited REI. One Prana shirt (SPLURGE- but I love it) and one trip to Target later, we wrapped up a pretty awesome day. I was still on the mend from my sickness, so we decided to have a relaxing night in and after Hailey went to bed, we both settled onto the couch for an evening of reading and chili.
If you’ve read the Hunger Games series, you know it’s impossible to put down, so come 11:20 or so, we were both still reading on the couch…when our doorbell rang. It made me jump a mile high and Koda started barking like crazy. But what really made me jittery? No one was there.
Logic would say it was probably just some dumb kids but in the moment with our sleeping baby upstairs and just reading about some of the crazy pods that The Capitol had in place, I was jittery. I closed up the curtains and when I turned around David was standing there with shoes on and Koda at his side. I reallllllly didn’t want him venturing outside, but he insisted. He handed me one gun (who did he think I was, Katniss??) and took another (FYI- we’re the wrong house to mess with) and he and Koda headed out to take a lap around the house while I called the police (told them it was a non-emergency) and they sent an officer to drive around, just in case. I stood there, barely breathing, until I heard Koda and David return. The coast was clear.
Stupid kids shook up my whole night. It took me two episodes of How I Met Your Mother before my nerves were calmed enough to go to sleep.
In the morning, I was extra sleepy and David seemed to have caught my sickness. 
So a relaxing day was in order. More reading, some documentaries (am I making us sound really cool or what?!) and laundry made for a cozy Sunday. Especially when the snow started falling.
Hailey’s first snow flurries!
We rounded out the weekend with a healthy dinner. Clearly we both needed a solid dose of nutritional goodness so we could finally kick this cold out of our house.
Sweet potato with Smart Balance and cinnamon, broccoli and salmon with feta, spinach and red bell pepper.
And finally, the winner of the free case of Chobani is…
Megan!
I really want to try the blood orange! I’ve been looking everywhere and actually found the other 2 new flavors today, but still no blood orange. I’m not usually an apple-cinnamon kind of person, and I like my Greek yogurt with some fat and that one is 0%, but I bought one to try since it’s been getting rave reviews on so many blogs.
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Have you ever had to call 911?
I was a bit surprised by the lack of urgency in their voice. It sounded like I was calling the local pizza shop. I hope I never have to call with a real emergency.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
The only time 911 was called in my house was when my brother went through a phase in calling 911 to see what would happen. And yes, he did it multiple times. My parents were not amused.
Brittany says
Haha! I always thought of it as the number never to dial unless someone seriously had a gun to my head, but I hear that other people call it quite often. Maybe that’s why I was expecting the operator to be much more intense and excited than drab… what a let down 😉
Heather says
so scary! I wish kids realized this is not a joke! Ug. I have had to call on our honeymoon when y husband got deathly ill. I had been married 2 days and was 21 years old, it was really really scary!
Brittany says
oh my gosh, super sick on a honeymoon? That’s terrible and definitely scary if you had to call 911. Glad he ended up being ok!
Marci says
I called 911 last month when I got stuck in my car in a flood. They were not helpful and I ended up getting out of my car myself and a tow truck showed up before them. Wasn’t impressed! Glad yours turned out to be nothing.
Brittany says
Glad you got out ok- floods in cars are scary things!
Adria says
I’m glad that everything turned out well. I have never called 911 myself.
Christie says
Situations like that always freak me out, too. Luckily no 911 calls yet, phew!
Your dinner looks so insanely good!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
omg so scary! it takes me forever to calm down when i get worked up like that!
Kristin says
Whew – your title made me think you called for an emergency with Hailey!!
Sadly, my first 911 call was for my little one – at the time I didn’t know it, but he had a tendency when he was younger to hyperventilate and pass out when he was really upset. You know how when kids are working up to a REALLY big cry, but no sound comes out? He did that, and would run out of breath. I subsequently learned that passing out is their bodies’ natural defense mechanism – their nervous system takes over and forces them to breathe again. He had been walking (OK, running) down the hall and fell and bumped his head, which caused him to start crying. I ran and picked him up, when suddenly he leaned back in my arms and passed out. I completely freaked and called 911 right away. They arrived quickly, but of course by then he was totally back to normal, and excited to visit with the paramedics! He was actually only out for a fraction of a minute, and was already coming to when I was still on the phone, but when it happens, they’re a little out of it for a second, and, of course, I had no idea at that point if he’d had a seizure or what. NOT a fun experience, and unfortunately one we would have to go through more than a few more times, just without the involvement of paramedics. Sigh…
Glad it turned out to be nothing for you – Maybe you need to put a picture of David, Koda, and one of those guns up to scare off the hooligans next time??
Brittany says
oh my gosh, Kristin!! I would have freaked out!! That’s good to know for future reference though, so thanks for sharing.
Next time I plan on just standing near the door and pumping the gun. That’s a noise that would scare me off!
blackhuff says
I’m glad that you called 911 to make sure that they sent out someone to come and venture around the house, for just in case. You did the right thing.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
glad everything was alright! I get so jittery bec we like to watch the tons of Criminal Minds episodes we have DVR’d at night. I would have likely done the same as you!
PS – I’m SO antsy to get my hands on the next 2 books in the series. I may just say its worth the splurge and buy them instead of waiting FOREVER at the library.
Brittany says
I was on the waiting list at the library, then finally gave in. I’m heading to GA tomorrow, I wish you lived near Lake Oconee and I’d bring you my copies!
Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength says
I could totally see myself freaking out about that too. Then again…if it was at 11:20 I probably would have been passed out for over 2 hours and wouldn’t have heard it. lol Glad everything is okay!
Danielle @ LMYR says
I had to call 911 when i witnessed a horrible accident (though I later found out he really committed suicide). The operator was very helpful and concerned. Maybe it depends on who answers, or what kind of emergency it is? Either way, glad your family is safe!
Brittany says
Aw, how horrible for you to witness. I’m glad that the operator was helpful, though. Looking back, it probably was a good thing they were calm because I was a bit frantic.
Brooklyn @ Veggie Table says
Oh gosh, I would have done the same as you! We never have unexpected visitors and most people know to knock (because the Pom goes crazzzzy and ummm pees the floor if he hears the doorbell, ha!). Anyway, I actually called 911 once when the husband and I had a blow out on a major interstate. Forrest had to take everything out of our car – clothes, dog cage, etc (we were packed up for a weekend at my parent’s house and a wedding). He could not get the spare tire on so after 30 mins of cars and huge trucks whizzing by us…I finally called and it went something like this “911 whats your emergency”….”we have a flat tire” – ha!
Sherry says
I once showed a house that had a sign by he front door with a picture of a gun and the following words “We don’t call 911 here”. Maybe those words under a picture of Koda, and you and David with your guns would be appropriate.
Michaela says
oh wow, I would have been scared, too!! Good for you to have such a husband 😉
I have called them two times already, and the police offers always sounded very calm. I guess they have to, so you do not freak out completely.
Brittany says
You’re right- it’s probably a good thing they stay calm instead of freak out with me 🙂
Megan @ The Road to Skinny says
You totally did the right thing in calling 911, I think. I’ve never had to call, but that would be an event that I would. I don’t even know how to shoot my husband’s gun, and considering we only have one with us while living with my parents, I’m pretty sure he’d take it with him.
Madeline says
I’ve actually called 911 quite a few times … I used to manage an aquatics facility so we would call when there was an incident. I have also witnessed several car accidents and a car-pedestrian accident. Administered first aid too. CRAZY.
BUT I have never had to call 911 at my own home … I think that would freak me out! Glad everything was ok.
Martha Jane says
Our experience was very similar! We had a guy in a dark hoodie POUNDING on out door at 4:00am. And he would. not. stop. We asked who was it – he wouldn’t answer – he pounded on our door for 15-20 mins. We called 911 immediately – but he was gone by the time the Police got there.
CREEPY!!!
Brittany says
eeks! Your’s sounds even scarier! So glad it turned out to be nothing.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Ha, we have guns in our house too but I think Ulysses would have to think it was a war outside to hand one to me. He took me once to the shooting range and apparently I’m never going back (fine by me).
I have called 911 a handful of times. Once after my roommate hit a dog on a Mississippi highway with my car in the middle of the night on spring break, once this past summer after a car side swiped our truck trying to pass us on the left as we turned! (wtf?), once when I slammed my dad’s finger in my door as a teenager for listening in on a phone convo (it was an accident but he ended up fainting & needing stitches) and once at a soccer game when my friend broke her leg in 2 places and the bone was sticking out (horrific).And yes, they do sound too relaxed when calling which is somewhat disturbing and nice at the same time in the middle of a crisis!
Brittany says
Oh my gosh, how sorry were you after you slammed your dad’s hand?? Of course, he was eavesdropping… 😉
Colleen says
I’m an ER nurse and I call 911 on a regular basis for various police-related complaints my patients have. The operator staying calm is a good thing! Usually if you’re calling 911 you’re pretty stressed out. They’re there to help calm you down, pay attention to what you’re saying, and get you the resources you need. 🙂
Brittany says
you’re so right. I forget that they are there to help. I wanted someone to freak out with me, but that wouldn’t be very useful, would it? haha!
Jen says
The title of this post made me think something was wrong w/H! So glad that’s not the case! But how annoying about the pranksters.
I’ve called 911 twice; when a car flipped right in front of me and when my dad had a stroke on Christmas day in 2008. They were helpful both times!
Brittany says
I know, lesson learned. I will start all future stories with ‘Hailey is fine, but…’
Was your dad ok? That must have been so scary!!
Lauren B. says
Is that stuffed salmon homemade? If so, I would love the recipe! Looks delicious-
Brittany says
It wasn’t homemade, but I was thinking about trying to recreate it. If I do so successfully, I’ll let you know! 🙂
Rachel Starr says
Sooo creepy! We had something weird happen in our neighborhood Saturday night/Sunday morning too. I was up nursing baby around 2am & husband heard talking outside only to look & see 2 cops & a police dog walking around! Turns out someone had stolen our neighbors garage door opener out of their parked car & opened their garage. Just weird! Glad everything is ok 🙂
Sarah says
We have a non-emergency police line, “Crime Check” that I’ve called a few times. It’s for situations just like what you describe where something is suspicious and you’d like to have them send a police cruiser to drive around a bit.
Rachael says
Sounds familiar..I live up the way from you, outside of Boone, in a pretty isolated cabin (with my five month old daughter). Suffice it to say that in the middle of the woods, we don’t get many visitors. A month or so back, I had just gotten the baby to sleep when I heard footsteps outside and a pounding on one of the windows. My dog went crazy, and I grabbed a flashlight while calling the local police. I never did see who made the noise, but when the cops came, they told me that a number of hermit-types lived up in the hills and sometimes ventured down to cabins and homes to stock up on supplies. Pretty creepy, and I recently procured a gun just in case it happens again.
Maybe it’s the new mom thing, but my first thought was definitely “Please don’t wake the baby!”
Brittany says
Haha, that was my first thought, too! Then I realized it was 11:20 and no one was there. Then I freaked out 🙂
Your home sounds awesome. I think David would love to switch houses and live in the mountains!
Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says
i read the huger games and loved it! I stayed up until like midnight for a couple nights until it was finished. I want to get catching fire next but I am waiting a little bit because I know I will become obsessed with it again!
Brittany says
You certainly will. All 3 books are so easy to fly through. I think Catching Fire may be my favorite!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Glad it was nothing!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I think they’re taught to maintain a calm voice. But I agree … their calm voices would probably make me very NOT calm! Glad everything turned out OK!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
I don’t think I’ve ever called 911 … but this reminds me that Nate and I have a date to the shooting range. 🙂
Roz@weightingfor50 says
Yikes!!! Scary! Glad it all worked out ok in the end. I called 911 once when we witnessed a car collide with a motorcycle, and the driver of the cycle was hurt. They were very very calm, but got help in NO time and the driver actually walked into the ambulance, so he was fine eventually. Not fun…but even LESS fun for the folks in the accident. Hope the rest of the week is calmer and that hubby feels better soon.
Brittany says
Yes, I’m learning that maybe calm is a good thing 🙂 Glad they responded so quickly to your call and that no one was seriously hurt.
Jenny @ simply be me says
I am mildly obsessed with The Hunger Games right now. I still have Mockingjay to read and can’t wait! My husband commented on how much I was reading lately and it’s definitely because these books are hard to put down. We love documentaries in our house too – love documentaryheaven.com 🙂
Jen Seidenstrucker says
Really? 911 and guns because the doorbell rang? I am so happy I don’t live in the US.
Brittany says
Looking back I might have overreacted, but at 11:30 at night with no one there, I’d rather be safe than sorry! 🙂
Where do you live?
Mac says
Hunger Games is truly an addicting series!!!
Shari says
Oh, what a nerve-wracking, uneasy experience that must have been. So glad everyone is alright and it turned out to be nothing.
I just started The Hunger Games today. Really enjoying it so far!
Jill says
I called 911 a few months ago for the 1st time…here is what happened…thankfully everything worked out ok, but it was the scare of my life!!
http://jdpaddock.blogspot.com/2011/12/911.html
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
yikes!!! that’s scary! I bet they just sounded calm to make sure that YOU stay calm, you know?
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says
Yupp I’ve called 911 and I’ve called more than once. The first time I called when I was 10 after my mom told me too. Then I’ve also called the police because I thought I was behind a drunk driver and I also called one time because there was a huge fire off the highway. Good times.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
Ommgshhhh I cannot believe they sell blood orange chobani!!!! I’m so getting it when I see it 😛 And you have such a beautiful blog! Your baby is adorable btw~
Dawn says
Yep, I’ve called 911. A few years ago my husband had a medical emergency and had to be transported via ambulance to the hospital. I also call the police department’s non-emergency line (for the type of thing you are describing here) A LOT. We have it on speed dial. They probably recognize us by now when we call. Glad everything turned out OK for you!
Angie says
The neighborhood I live in, a few years back we had kids ringing/knocking on the door every other weekend. It was pretty annoying but it seems to have died down a bit.
Last weekend we experienced something like an “explosion” minus the explosion. We thought it might have been a drive-by shooting but no bullet holes could be found. We didn’t call 911 for any of these incidents. Although one of the neighbors called 911 for the incident last weekend — it was really weird & my ears my ringing afterwards.
I did call 911 once when someone went into our backyard & started knocking on the back door relentlessly. No one uses that door, it was 2am & we have no idea where this person would have come from. Police came & questioned them but it could have easily been something else..
So sorry you had to go through what you did! Hope it doesn’t happen again!
Claire says
I’ve had to call 911 a couple of times. I’m on the medical emergency team at my church and carry a pager during services. If it goes off, I go evaluate the person and then call 911 and stabilize the person until they arrive. I’ve had to call 911 2-3 times.
Brittney says
I think you know I used to be a police officer, but I was also a dispatcher (took 911 calls), so I pretty much know the whole drill. I probably wouldn’t have advised David to go outside, we would just sent a unit over to check the house for you. Glad everything worked out and you guys are ok. Yeah, after spending a lot of time dispatching you kind of hear everything and taking calls becomes pretty methodical in terms of gathering the info you need to dispatch the call, so I doubt you’d hear a dispatcher freak out over the phone 😉
I actually have called 911 myself a bunch of times too- for an incident in my apartment parking lot in college, for myself when my post tonsil surgery throat bled, and for an accident I witnessed in DC.
Kari says
“I was a bit surprised by the lack of urgency in their voice.” — I have to admit, I giggled when I read your comment, your too adorable. I happen to be a 911 operator/dispatcher. I’m the one on the other end of that line. Keep in mind if we acted like there was urgency, you probably would’ve been more scared. We’ve been trained, to stay ‘calm’ and ‘monotone’ to try and calm the callers down. 😉 But trust me, we often hear “Aren’t you a bit concerned?” … “Do you even care about my problem?” In the end, I’m glad all was ok with you guys. We’ve had our alarm malfunction in our home, in the middle of the night, needless to say, there was NO going back to sleep after that. Ugh!
Steph @ DairyFreeOmnivore says
We had something very similar happen to us 2 years ago. It was about midnight and we were up watching movies. I was 6 months pregnant with our 3rd baby and pregnancy insomnia had set in. The doorbell rang, and we both jumped. My husband told me to stay in the back room, he grabbed our 120lb dog and went to the door. Out front was a black SUV, but no one at the door. At that point he told me to call 911. He went to our safe and got out his gun (I married a farm boy and we’re both good shots-you don’t want to mess with our house either). He also told me to go into our daughters’ room and wait there. The dispatcher was quite nice- she could tell I was a WRECK. I explained that we had small children in the house. The police walked up and down our street and around the perimeter of our house. They didn’t find anything. Luckily our across the street neighbor’s teenage daughter had been outside and saw the kids that did it. She knew them apparently. She came over and told the cops what had happened- that they were daring each other to do “ring and runs”. It was still horribly scary.
Amanda says
I’ve looked up the non-emergency police number for suspicious activity in the elementary school parking lot near my apartment when I was walking the dog. I’ve called 911 while driving to report accidents with no emergency responder present yet. And I called 911 about a month ago when an unfamiliar dude was outside loudly calling up to my 3rd floor neighbor, throwing things at the building and windows. He ended up breaking in through the outer locked front door. Police and ambulance responded to take my neighbor to the ER. I was home alone at 10pm and FREAKING out. That was an awesome night. I swear my apt is in a good neighborhood.
Amanda says
PS, I love that picture of your dog while hiking!!