Job Hunting

WARNING THIS IS ME RANTING AND RAVING IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT THEN DON'T READ IT!!!

I hate job hunting it is probably one of the least favorite things to do. There is always the worry about sending out your resume to the world for who know who is reading it, and then the risk of a scam. Then there is just the feeling of rejection when you don't get the job especially when you felt that the interview went well. Plus there is just the endless time spent on the Internet and stalking your email account praying that you will get a reply to at least one of the applications that you sent in. I realize that this is just a trial that I have to go through but is there a reason why I seem to have to go through this every two years. Oh well I guess that I will just have to sit here and keep trying but I this is my ranting and raving. I hate that I got laid off and others who hadn't been at the business no more than a month kept their jobs. Really Really did it have to come to politics and nepotism. I was told when I was laid off that I should find a new job very quickly because I only wanted part-time didn't need benefits and well I had a lot of skills, well if that is the case then why can't I find a job! I hate the feeling of not knowing and I hate the feeling of just waiting I just wish that I could just have a routine again. Just in case any of you are wondering I'm not hating my time at home I really love it and I know I will miss it greatly when it comes to a close, but I do miss the sense of stability. So here is my ranting and raving, and honestly I feel just a little bit better!

Derek's 2 year Doctor Appointment

So yesterday we had Derek's 2 year appointment. I was a little anxious for this one, just because of his past history. Ever since we moved to Salem we have not had any of the stomach problems that we were having this time last year. Just a couple of months ago I was so excited because Derek was starting to look like he was really starting to gain weight but much to my dismay he hit a big growth spurt and thinned out again. He weights 24 lbs 8 oz. and is 36 inches long, that equals out to 90% for his height but only 11% for his weight. He is still doing good and we are going to do the best we can to keep his calorie intake up (just in case you don't know Derek is a extremely picky eater). The sad part is I wish I had a BMI I would be looking good. Well just thought I would give you the update. Thank you all for all your love and support in helping us raise our little boy! Man I love this kid.

Valentines Day!

This is what I got for Valentine's Day and yes it is exactly what I wanted. I've been wanting an elliptical for a long time and I finally got it. Corey looked forever and well we finally found it. We found it online it was a brand new unit but the incline didn't work, and the repair people couldn't fix it. So the company gave the original owner a brand new unit. Needless to say they had this one to sell. It worked just fine except the incline, (don't worry the resistance still works just fine and well I'm just that out of shape that it didn't matter). Needless to say we got a really really good deal and I'm able to work out at home whenever I want to. Derek thought it was pretty cool but now that he has Thomas the train I don't even have to try to keep him occupied. I Love this thank you so much Corey!

With Carol and Joe in town they let us go out for dinner on Saturday night. Corey and I didn't get a chance to leave until almost 9pm and we went to Chili's, it was great but we decided that we definately are a bunch of old farts that can't stay up late. Oh well!

What did Derek get for his Birthday?

Thanks Jenny for the Cute outfit.

I Love Thomas the Train! Derek received his first train set and he loves it. In fact he will literally play with it for hours. He has loved Thomas for quite a while but now he can really play with them not just watch the movies. Derek loves this so much.

Derek also got a wonderful trike from his grandma Carol, I just can't seem to get him to pose for a picture with it. He loves to ride it but he struggles and I guess he gets a little embarassed when the camera comes out. But we will keep trying.

Happy Birthday Derek!

Last week we had Derek's 2nd Birthday party it was so much fun we had lots of family and friends over and we just had a blast. We made Mexican burritos had chocolate cupcakes. Derek was completely spoiled and I admit we might have gone a little overboard but hey he is our only child and well he only turns 2 once. Thanks for all those who came we had so much fun and it was great to have so many of those we completely love there.

YES DEREK REALLY LOVES CHOCOLATE!

Random Pictures

What when your sister is watching your little boy and all she has is girl toys. Your son ends up wearing necklaces, pushing a stroller and loving every minute of it.


Derek and his Counsin Annistyn love playing legos together


Like Father Like Son

Birthday Haircut! He wasn't to happy just in case you were wondering.

What do I miss about Georgia?

One of my favorite parts of the south were the church signs. Unfortunately we don't have many of those here in utah, but a couple of weeks ago we found one as we were driving around well we just couldn't help ourselves.

ZUMBA!

So this past week or so I have started a new exercise class ZUMBA. So for those of you that really know me you know that I really don't love to exercise for several different reasons. First I hate the fact that (up until just recently, because I have no job) I had to exercise at night or get up at the crack up of dawn. I hate having to shower two times a day, and I really don't like being sore for a couple of weeks. Now for those of you that really really know me that some of these reasons would go away if I would just do an exercise program for longer than 2-3 weeks. Well now I've lasted about 1 1/2 weeks and I honestly am liking this class. It is basically Latin dancing with some crazy stuff added to it spend up really really fast. And for all of you asking yourself, yes I'm terrible at it but it is fun. I go with my sister who is in way better shape than I am and probably doesn't get nearly as good of a workout as I do, but luckily she is a great supporter. They offer free daycare so I can't use Derek as my excuse, so there you go. I look like a total idiot but I don't really care and if anybody else is in that class and worried about what I'm doing or how totally ridiculous I look like well then they need to get a life. So if your looking for something new give ZUMBA a try.