Updates with J&K

Before we talk more about Megan, I wanted to share a little of what John and I have been up to.  We were able to go to another Twins game on July 29th.  The game was pretty fun, although a little slow since Baker took too much time between pitches.  They ended up winning in the end.  I can't remember which inning it was, but during the Kiss Cam, they were in our section.  They targeted a few couples behind us and at the end a guy proposed to his girlfriend.  They were sitting a couple rows behind us just a few seats down.  I think everyone around us got a little teary-eyed.  It was pretty exciting. 

The next day I did some garage-saling with my sister.  We went on a Saturday and I wasn't expecting to find much quality items.  However, one of the first sales we went to had baby girl clothes priced at $8/bag.  We got about 35 pieces in that bag - what a bargain!  I think I only spent $20 that day and got a few more pieces of clothes, some toys and books, and a little Fisher & Price piano.  At a garage sale a week earlier John bought me a new nice cream maker.  It's a pretty Cuisinart one that is meant to sit on your countertop.  I made myself a dairy-free ice cream and it turned out ok.  Not the best texture but definitely has potential and is something to work on.  I'm mostly excited for not having to deal with the rock salt and ice any more. 

Last Thursday John and I took Megan to the Carver County Fair.  It was super hot out and we only stayed for about an hour and a half.  Luckily there weren't many people there so it didn't take long to get through the buildings.  She slept in the stroller almost the entire time and was a good sport in the heat.  John and I did decide to buy one of those 1500 thread count sheet sets.  So far they are nice to sleep in, but a little warmer than our other set. 

Work for John has been pretty much status quo.  He has had to go to several different stores, Richfield, Eden Prairie and Maple Grove, lately for training classes.  A couple weeks ago he finally had his Assistant Manager walk his aisles with him to tell him what improvements needed to be done.  He was asked last Friday to give feedback for a new phone that the store was getting.  This phone will be used as a radio, telephone, use it for ordering, computer functions - only he hadn't used it yet!

Work for me is going well.  Just found out that we probably won't be getting monetary increases until July of next year at the earliest.  This makes it a little hard to keep caring about the job, but at least I have one, right?  I just have to keep reminding myself that I need the job for the money so I can help support what really matters - our family.  Being a mom is a full-time job all in itself, much less keeping up with all the housework.  Hopefully now that I'm reducing my pumping sessions down to three times a day I'll have more family time or just time to relax. 

I've had a couple opportunities for playing piano lately.  On July 25th I played at the Moravian church.  I always like going back there to see old friends and acquaintances.  I was in the doghouse, however, since Megan didn't come with me.  She went to church with G&G Gennrich since John was working.  Just last Sunday I subbed for Rachel as she was on vacation to Seattle.  That service went ok, especially since I didn't practice much :), but I am not used to playing liturgy or fancy playing on keyboards.

Since we were in Mendota Heights for church last Sunday, we decided to hit up John's brother Michael's baseball game in Cottage Grove.  It was a nice outing and everyone loved seeing Megan.  Look for pictures on my picasa page soon.

Walgreens offered a free 8x10 photo on Sunday and I ordered this picture of Megan.  When John went to pick it up last night, they had "needs release" written on the envelope and told him he needed to get a release form.  He told them that "my wife was the photographer, she took it in the nursery".  The lady looked at my name on the envelope and said, "oh, it's Karen, here you go".  It was a nice pick-me-up to know that Walgreens thought my photo was professional quality!