Monday, March 23, 2009

You win some, and you lose some

This weekend was fantastic. The company was great, the food was delicious, Wicked was amazing, and we shopped a lot. So I can't complain.

This weekend Jeremy took the kids to a Grand Opening of McDonald's. Kaden was fascinated with the "pocket rocket" they were giving away. They entered the drawing and amazingly enough we got a call today. We won! So now this is sitting in our living room.
{can't you just hear my enthusiasm?}





Unfortunately today we also lost.... our job. I know, how cruel is the timing? The upside {if you can call it that} is that the computer is now available for blogging. Yeah, that silver lining is pretty dim, but I've gotta have a "bright side" to look on.

27 comments:

Busy Bee Lauren said...

I am so sorry about the job loss. If you need anything, please let me know!

Love the Pocket Rocket. Do you think Pocket Edward could borrow it?

Yay for amazing weekends!

Nicole said...

Yikes! That totally stinks!!! I'm so sorry. Kind of takes the fun out of winning a pocket rocket, doesn't it? What exactly IS a pocket rocket??? And where is there a new McDonald's? I am so out of the loop.

Jackie B. said...

Oh no! that's horrible. I hope something works out for you soon!

::lindsay said...

Oh, Heather, I'm so sorry! That's awful. I hope Jeremy's able to find something soon. Let me know if there is anything I can do. You know I love ya!

Kate said...

oh no! I am so sorry to hear about the job loss! Jeremy is so smart, I hope he finds something real quick that he loves.
Let us know if you need anything!

Sarah said...

That's a huge bummer about the job! Let us know if we can help in any way and we will keep our eyes and ears wide open for anything.

Sarah said...

Dang that stinks! Crossing fingers and saying prayers.

AOlson said...

You just put me on an emotional roller coaster Heather. Way cool about the bike! But I am so sorry about the job loss. Way to be positive about your silver lining even if it is a dim one.

Kristen said...

Well if all else fails you can put all your stuff in storage and come live in Grandma's back bedroom and Kadster and Brynn and stay in the 3rd bedroom downstairs with us.:)

goddessdivine said...

So sorry about the job loss. I hope something turns up soon.

PRP said...

Crap.

That's all I can think of.

You rock at the silver lining thing.

Stacia said...

Sorry to hear about the job loss. As you know we have been through that twice and it sucks! But the second time wasn't as hard initially since I knew we had suffered and come out of one already.

Wishing Jeremy success luck in finding a new job! "You can do it!"

hatch said...

That really bites about the job. I am sorry to hear that. I am sure that Jeremy will find something soon.

Dylan would love that pocket rocket. It looks very cool. Go Kaden.

Amy said...

What?!? I'm so sorry!

Let me know if I can help out with anything!

Kris said...

Seriously, he lost his job? That's just crazy. I'm so sorry. Glad that you had a good weekend with the girls.

Lisa Christine said...

I am so sorry about your sad news. Keep looking for those silver linings :)

Take care,
Lisa

ashley said...

Man, I'm so sorry to hear about the job loss! I'm sure Jeremy will find something soon.

I am glad that you had a great time at Wicked though, and that you won the pocket rocket...that's hilarious. I bet Kaden was jumping for joy!

tharker said...

Karen's right. You rock the silver lining!

Just know that we are here for you and Jeremy. We love you guys!!

Janna G said...

That bites the big one! Good job looking at the bright side! Keep it up

Andre said...

Oh NO! Did you even see that coming? I feel so bummed for you.

Maggie Jane said...

Congrats on the pocket rocket...sorry to hear about the job. I hope something comes J's way soon! Good luck and I have my fingers crossed for him.

Chelsea said...

Oh, I feel your pain. Good luck, and if we hear of anything, we'll be the first to let you know!

Lisa said...

let me make your silver lining a little glowier. jeremy can totally cruise around looking for a job on your brand new pocket rocket!!! saves on gas AND i guarantee he will leave an impression. good luck ;)

Jodi said...

ARE YOU KIDDING?? (Appies to both news). I've never known anyone to win something so COOL! And you are amazing with your great attitude Heather.

Brooklet said...

Ah, sorry. On both accounts, the pocket rocket sounds scary! good luck during this time, and I agree, you have a great attitude to take you through it!

Melissa said...

I'm so sorry about the job :S Hopefully something will turn up soon!

Love the pocket rocket though :)

Mom D said...

I just found your blog this morning and read that you lied wicked. If you are opposed to gay marriage and cherish family values, please do not promote this play. It was written by a gay activist and is promoting the idea that something shouldn't be labeled wicked just because it is different. In the book elphaba is bisexual and has feelings for glinda. It is cleverly disguised in the play, but is obvious if you are familiar with the trashy book. Trust me when I tell you the creative forces behind this entertainment are truly wicked and want to deceive even the very elect.