My Baby is 3 Years Old Today...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANESSA!!!! Mommy can't believe that you are already three years old!!! Those first 3 years went by way tooooooo fast. Mommy, Daddy, Big Brother, and some friends are taking you some place special tonight to celebrate your special day.

We Love You Very Much!
Daddy, Mommy, and Jaron

Clarinda 2009-1st Place

Catching Up!

WOW, it has been way too long since I have updated everyone. I have so much on my mind these past few weeks, that I haven't thought much about blogging. My aunt told me other day that she hadn't read a blog in a while, so I figured it was about time that I did.

I am still looking for a job. This is very stressful for me, and I am getting very discouraged. I do have a couple of positions in the works, but don't know for sure if either will pan out. It really SUCKS to have to look for another job. I haven't had to do this now for almost 9 years. You almost forget what to do. I had an interview yesterday, it went very well, but that doesn't mean anything. We'll see!

Check out some of the new pictures that I am posting. Jaron is now done with wrestling, and has started soccer. He got 2 first places this year. We went back to Clarinda a couple of weeks ago, and entered him in the Pee-Wee tournament there. He got first in his bracket. He won all 3 of his matches. I am so proud of my little guy. He isn't little anymore, he is growing up so fast!

Janessa will be 3 in a couple of weeks. I can't believe it! She isn't a little baby anymore, she looks like a little girl now. But she will always be my little baby.

Have a good week!

Until next time....

Janese

Pray for Us

It has been way too long since I last updated. I am sure that everyone knows by now, but if you don't I lost my job the day after I last posted, February 6, 2009. I was devastated! I was with the company 8 years. I had no idea that it was going to happen because we all had been told the week before that we would probably be able to stay above water. I was the only one let go in our building because I was the over-flow in my department. I was VERY unhappy there, but stuck with it, because I knew I had to have a job. I am a lot less stressed now, but am scared that I won't find another job. I miss a FEW of my co-workers tremendously! I did get a severance from the company and then I can draw unemployment for at least 26 weeks. If anyone knows of an office job in Cedar Rapids or Marion, that you think I am qualified for, please let know.

I am online at least half the day everyday, looking to see if there is anything new, and applying if there is.

I haven't had to do this for 8 years, and it SUCKS!

Please pry for our family that something will turn up very soon!

Blessings,
Janese

Is it Spring Yet?

Well it has been way too long since I updated my blog. How is everyone doing? We are fine here. Both kids have been healthy, so far, and I am glad for that. It got up to around 40 degrees here today. It was a total heat wave to what we have been having. It kind of spoiled me. I am soooooooo ready for Spring!!!! We still have a lot of snow on the ground. Did everyone check out the new photos I posted on my blog the last time? Jaron is doing so good in wrestling this year. We are off to another tournament this weekend, but it is here, so we don't have to go too far. I would love to hear from all of my friends out there!!!

Take care,
Janese

Is Winter Over Yet?...

Oh, my gosh! I am so sick of winter already and it's just beginning!!!! We got dumped on again last night. It snows here everyday! We have a good foot of snow here at least. It is bitterly cold! I would like to stay in bed all day with my electric blanket. The kids don't understand why they can't play outside. I think we are finally going to get a little break from the snow for a few days, but not the bitterly cold air. It is supposed to continue through the week. It took Jason an hour this morning to blade out our driveway.

I am back on Weight Watchers again and am doing very good so far. That was my New Year's resolution this new year. I want to lose everything that I have gained. I am also going to start working for Weight Watchers as a receptionist part-time. I think that will keep me motivated as well. I can't wait to get started!

Try and stay warm!

Blessings,
Janese

It's 2009!