Frustration

We are absolutely frustrated with the latest adventure in life. Which would be our move to Sioux Center. We have been here since the end of August, and became home owners. Our decision to move here was based on the fact that Jesse was offered an amazing job opportunity that we could not pass up. But if we had known what we were getting our selves into, we may of passed up that opportunity. Sioux Center is located in Northwest Iowa, and is a strong dutch community. There is a saying around town that is "if you're not dutch, you're not much." and that is exactly what we're experiencing. I have not been able to find a job, and I'm becoming very frustrated with the "we've found someone with a little more experience" line I keep getting told. My guess is that there was someone else who was interviewed that they knew. Simply because the jobs I'm applying for and interviewing at I am over qualified for. If there is a way to have more experience answering the phone, then I guess I better get to work! Jesse has also been feeling little to no respect at his work. He is a branch manager at a back, but feels more like one of the tellers. He over heard a customer talking about how she didn't like him, and did not want his help today at work. Although she had never met Jesse, she had heard he was from Sioux City and had been the reason for two people loosing there job. But the real reason for their loss of job was not because of Jesse, but that they were not following company policy. She also told him that it was the talk of the town, that someone from Sioux City was coming in and making changes at the bank. For a town to be so immature and stuck on themselves is honestly crazy for us to understand. Hopefully things will get better...if not..I'm not sure what our next step will be...:(

Carter's trip to Sioux Center

Over the weekend we helped Jesse's brother Jeremiah move into their new house. Carter had spring break on Friday so I volunteered to take him for the night. He absolutely adores his Uncle Jesse and loves spending time with him. The boys had lots of fun playing hockey on the play station and running around with Zoey. We also got to go see Jesse at work!

Here's Carter enjoying some Tootsie Rolls and trying to get a
loan fromJesse so he can buy a new bike!

Our Kitchen is FINALLY done!

When Jesse and I moved into our house the only room that was not finished was the kitchen. So after looking at tons of paint samples and asking EVERYONE for their opinion I decided on going with a green. And on a cold winter day my mother-in-law helped me paint our kitchen..it feels so nice to have it complete!

Before..

After!