Not Sure

Sometimes I am just not really sure what I should do. There is a new opportunity at Walmart that I applied for but retail is obviously not something I am passionate about. I really could care less if a store has everything every person thinks they need to be happy. Granted, choices are good but we as a society have become so focused on things, and appearances, and money. It amazes me the things people think they need to get by. I am far from perfect in this area too. I have so much crap that I don't really do anything with and I want that to change . But how to go about that. Why can't we just be happy with having people we love in our lives, with the relationships, with the just enough. I'm sure that there are people who are but I have a hard time finding them.
I guess my point is that I want to work for someone/something that cares more about the people who work for them than for making sure they make every cent they can. I dont have daycare for Colton the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. I have to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday..... I have to find someone to watch him because I have to be at work.....I dont really know what my point is but I guess I wish I knew of a better job in something I am interested in and that was more family friendly and could still pay the bills.
However, I also wish people didnt judge others for the job they do. So what if I work at Walmart ...it atleast pays the bills and gives me a pretty good schedule to spend time with Colton. Does it mean I dont know what I am talking about just because it doesnt seem like I am using my BA in psychology? Hell no....I use it everyday in some way and dont think you can treat me like I am an idiot just because of where I work. Yes, I hope to someday find something that fits better but right now there are things that are more important ..like my little boy and my husband and family etc. Walmart is sufficient...maybe not ideal but it is a piece of the puzzle that is my life and if you dont like it . too bad.
ok, i guess thats enough of the frustrated blog....maybe I will have to write a cheerier blog soon.

Missing My Baby

I had to work Friday night and Saturday so Colton has been at Grandma and Grandpa's house in Sioux Center. That means that I have been bored :) Although that isnt neccesarily bad. Friday night Jason and I went out with Kate to Applebees after work and tonight I got to hang out with myself for awhile. That is something that rarely happens.
I am looking forward to next weekend when we get to go to Oak Grove to hang out with my grandparents and my mom's side of the family. We get to go canoeing and just generally have a good time with family.

Time Flies

Well, once again time seems to have gotten away from me. I'm trying to remember everything that has happened since I last wrote and it seems to be an awful lot of stuff :) Colton got to go fishing with Grandpa and Grandma Dolieslager at Covell Lake, and to the Airshow and swimming in his pool and the zoo....the list goes on and on...

At Walmart, they have started the store remodel so its incredibly interesting to go to work and see all the changes that have been made...I think it will be great when its done. Everything will make a lot more sense!

We are almost done with the room downstairs and then Mike will move in a bit until he gets married next summer....

i am having a hard time believing that tomorrow is August already....where did the summer go? I dont think i am prepared for the snow again already...
well, i guess thats all for now!

Out and About

Well we are back from our mini vacation and in the full swing of work once again... It went way too fast but we had a good time. Colton went to stay at Grandpa and Grandma's house in Sioux Center while Jason and I joined Mike and Janelle on the trip to the cities to catch three Twins games and other various fun.
The first Twins game was a long one to sit through..16 innings!! Over five hours of baseball fun. I will admit that I had a hard time sitting through that one :) On the plus side, our hotel was right across the road and we got to bed pretty quickly after that. We made a stop at ValleyFair to watch the fireworks and to go on some rides. I hadn't been there in awhile so for me it was really fun. Jason had a pretty good time as well.
Meanwhile, Colton enjoyed the fireworks in Sioux Center and took a ride in a big tractor with Great Grandpa Jack. He also got his very own vaccuum to help Mommy clean with! (it is a toy vaccuum)
Before we left Minneapolis, we just HAD to go drive past Target field and it looks pretty AWESOME!

Now, if i could only get the house cleaned up again :)

On Saturday I took Colton for his first haircut from someone else. I was really nervous because I had no idea how he would react to having someone he didnt know using a scissors right next to his head.... well he was an amazing little man! With the exception of a few head turns he sat still and was very calm . I was so happy! Now he looks like a handsome little man and not so much a baby anymore. That makes me kind of sad but oh well. They have to grow up right?
Work is interesting. I have been kind of thrown into apparel and its going ok but I am so glad there are people willing to help me out! Becki and Katie have been great and I hope they are still glad I came over :) I have also been having to do alot of interviews for the remodel crew. That can be pretty interesting and kind of time consuming.
I am pretty sad because it didnt work out for Gabe and I to hang out when he was here. I dont know all of what was going on but I have to admit I was pretty mad when he called and said he wouldnt be able to hang out. I guess not really mad but upset. We have been friends for how long and you are here for more than a week and couldnt find time to hang out with me? And i know stuff happened that he couldnt control so I understand but I was pretty excited to see him and then it didnt happen...
This weekend..VACATION!! pretty much cant wait....It is much needed.

More pictures from previous Blog

Funnel Cloud? I think so....Kinda scary since we were driving at the time . It was near Rock Valley and there was a Tornado near Doon... That was last Sunday.

The lightning is from Wednesday night... It was pretty cool to watch

Catching Up

Ok, we lost our internet for a few days so I havent been able to update. Kenny Chesney in Fargo was really good!! They were all really good. He sounds like he does on his CDs, which is great because not everyone does. I'll put up a few pictures.
I started working in Ladies Wear this past Monday and so far its been pretty fun. It is a lot different than working in the hard lines parts of the store and it will be something i will have to get used to but i think it will be fun.
Jas and I are now getting ready to go to Minneapolis with Mike and Janelle. I think it will be really fun! The only part I am worried about is that i wont get to see Colton for about 4 days :( I am pretty sure i will miss my baby a lot. But, it will probably be good for me to have a break for a little bit.
I have been taking pictures of some of the weather that has been going through lately. We have seen some pretty crazy stuff! Ill but some pics up of that too!
I am pretty sure i missed getting to see my friend Gabe :( He was home from Seattle for a wedding and i am pretty sure he has gone back which makes me sad....