The Johnson's

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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...:(

Monday, March 30, 2009

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!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Happy Valentines Day!

For Valentines day we decided to have a family get together. Jesse's cousin Leah was running track at Dordt College that afternoon so we wanted to have everyone over to enjoy good food and company. Leah did amazing at the track meet and ran a personal best! After the meet Sonja, Kirk, Leah and Nick came over. My parents drove up from Tilden and Jesse's parents came from Sioux City. It was a great time! After everyone left Jesse and I got to baby sit his nephew Carter. This was Carters first over night stay...other than Grandparents so this was a BIG deal! Jesse and Carter had so much fun that night..and the next morning. Here are some pictures from our fun filled evening!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Welcome baby Jayden!

Jesse and I welcomed our newest nephew to the world on January 12th! Jayden John Johnson was 8 pounds and 2 ounces. He's very happy and healthy! Congrats Josh and Ashley!

Jayden

The whole Johnson crew!

Uncle Jesse and Jayden

Baby Jayden having sweet dreams...

Our New Home!

Jesse and I purchased our first home in October! We bought a house in a new development that had everything we were looking for. It's a four bedroom home with two full bathrooms. There are two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath, a formal dinning room with patio doors leading out to our back yard. The basement has the other two bedrooms and bathroom. It's Jesse's "Man Cave" and he loves to watch the games down there.
We're having lots of fun decorating the house...to make it our home!