Our House

We are finally getting into a house, and we are so excited. We have been looking for awhile now and a couple of things fell through but it was a blessing because we got this one for a much better price and it is a lot bigger then that other ones we looked at. We will be living in Perry and the neighborhood is great. We live a couple of blocks from the elementary school. This is the back of the house. One day we would like to have a deck instead of just those stairs.

The basement is completly unfinished and we will put in 3 bedrooms, a family room, cold storage room, and a bathroom.

This is Lexie and Jocelyn's favorite part since they can just run around everywhere.

This is going to be Lexie and Jocelyn's room but they picked out pink for their paint color. So I am going to do the wall by the window pink and the other 3 tan.

This is just a half bath off of the garage. There are three bathrooms upstairs. 2 are full and one half.

Our kitchen. I don't have a picture of the dining area, but I love it because it is so open.

The living room and entry way. The bedroom with the door open is Jantzen's. It has double doors so it will become an office one day.

The property was foreclosed so it is actually pretty clean compared to other foreclosed places we have seen but there is a big peace sign in Jantzen's room and there is paragraphes of conversations on the wall. Nothing a magic eraser can't fix. So these are all the before pictures and I was post after we have everything painted.

Easter

I didn't get a picture of all the kids in their Easter clothes because we were in a hurry to get to church and then Jantzen pooped out of his so I didn't get a chance to get all of them together.

We went to a candy scramble at the park. I remember when I was a kid there was always so many people there so I thought that it would be fun for my kids. There was hardly any people there and they got so much candy that if you come to my house for Halloween this year you will probably get a hand fun of dum-dums because I will still have enough.

Jantzen - 4 months

Wow! I can't believe Jantzen is already 4 months. He has been such a good happy, smiley baby and he has gone through alot. First it was having to stay at the hospital longer, and now it just seems like one thing right after another. He has extremely sensitive skin and he got impentigo. Right now he has a boil on his little bum. He has caught all the colds possible. I am just grateful that he still always has a smile on his face.

Here is Jantzen and cousin Drayton. They are three months apart and Jantz is huge compared to him.

This is Uncle Tanner's mad scientist hair for Mr. Soda High.

This was Brian's baseball hat when he was a baby. Jantzen just looks so cute, and he is the happiest baby

Jr. Miss and Mr. Soda High

So I am really far behind so I might be posting a bunch of pictures each day for the next few days. I just wanted to post these. For those of you that don't know Jr. Miss is a scholarship program for Junior girls and Mr. Soda High is a fundraiser for Business Proffesionals of America. Mr. Soda High is just the guys being able to do the Jr. Miss thing but make it funny. This year was pretty exciting because my sister-in-law, Nessa won Jr. Miss and my little brother Tanner won Mr. Soda High. I got them holding Jantzen because he has been such a trooper through the performances.

Curly Girly

So last night I asked Lexie if I could put curlers in her hair and Jocelyn sat down and said "me first." I thought there was no way she would hold still long enough for me to do it but she was great. It was funny watching her try and get comfortable when she was going to bed. I had so much fun making them so cute though so I needed to share my pictures with everyone.

Finally an Update

Jantzen is already 3 months old and he is so much fun. All we have to do is tell him he is handsome and he gives us a big smile. I have been bad at taking pictures of it so I need to capture a better on. This is Jantzen falling asleep while Bri plays his computer games.

He just looks so cute right here. He is really thinking about something.

As soon as the weather was good we were outside going to different parks and loving it. I don't make Jocelyn wear here helmet on the playground. She just wanted to and anyone that knows Jocelyn very well knows that it is probably a good idea that she keeps it on. She is our little "BIFF."

She always hangs and says "watch dis mommy, Jocie monkey." It is pretty funny. She won't ever say Jocelyn she just calls herself Jocie.

Lexie does a pretty good job getting across all by herself.

Tags

I saw this on Amandas blog and it was fun to read everyones so I wanted to do it and read others. I also just got internet at my house so I can finally stay updated a bit and beable to check out everyones blogs.
Baby #1
1-Where were you when you found out? The doctors office becuase my test was negative and I was really sick.
2- Who did you first tell? I called Brian and told him and then Jessica Jensen and Anna.
3- Did you find out the sex of the baby? No she always was being modest during the ultrasound.
4- Did you have morning sickness? I mostly had night sickness.
5- How much weight did you gain? 40 pounds - yikes
6- Did you get any stretch marks? oh yeah
7- Did you have any cravings? I ate a lot of frosted flakes
8- Were there any complications? no
9- When and where did you go into labor? It was about 5 a.m. at my parents house for christmas break.
10- Did your water break? no
11- Who drove to the hospital? Brian
12- Who was in the room for the birth? Brian, my mom, doctor, nurses.
13- Was the baby born early or late? one week early
14- How long were you in labor for? 8 hours
15- Did you have any drugs for the pain? epidural
16- Natural or C-Section? Natural
17- What was your first reaction after birth? I couldn't believe that I just had a baby. I was exhausted and I didn't like that I had to get stitched up while Brian could enjoy her.
18- How big was the baby? 7 lbs. 6 ozs.
19- Date and time of birth? December 29, 2004 1:47 p.m.
20- Baby's name? Alexis Marie Vranes
21- Does the name have any significant meaning? We just liked Lexie, but Tesha and Anna's middle names were Marie so that is one reason and it sounded good.
22- Did the baby have any complications? no
23- How old is the baby today? 4 years
24- What kind of temperament has the baby had so far? She was pretty fussy and didn't sleep much, but she is much better now.
25- Would you change anything about it? Never. People always think I was crazy to have kids so fast after getting married, but I think that she brought so much into our lives.


Baby #2
1- Where were you when you found out? In my apartment in Bettendorf, Iowa
2- Who did you first tell? Brian
3- Did you find out the sex of the baby? yes, girl
4- Did you have morning sickness? no
5- How much weight did you gain? 20 lbs
6- Did you get any stretch marks? not any new ones
7- Did you have any cravings? not really
8- Were there any complications? no
9- When and where did you go into labor? I was in my apartment doing laundry and I was having contractions on and off but nothing to consistant. I decided to go in but thought I was going to be sent home since they weren't consistant.
10- Did your water break? no
11- Who drove to the hospital? Brian
12- Who was in the room for the birth? Brian, doctor, and lots of nurses.
13- Was the baby born early or late? 12 days early
14- How long were you in labor for? I was only at the hospital for 45 minutes, but I was in labor for awhile at home.
15- Did you have any drugs for the pain? no- it was so motivating to push.
16- Natural or C-Section? Natural
17- What was your first reaction after birth? Did I really just have a baby after 2 pushes? I glad Dr. Krug walked in while she was coming out.
18- How big was the baby? 6 lbs 10 ozs
19- Date and time of birth? January 15, 2007, 4:02 p.m.
20- Baby's name? Jocelyn Hope Vranes
21- Does the name have any significant meaning? I have always liked Jocelyn and I had a good friend in Iowa who is a Jocelyn and Hope is after the one and only Hope Walters.
22- Did the baby have any complications? no
23- How old is the baby today? 2 years
24- What kind of temperament has the baby had so far? She was such a good baby. Slept good and still does. She is pretty fiesty now.
25- Would you change anything about it? It would have been nice if my mom would have been there when it happened so we didn't have to make the Kimballs take Lexie for us so much and Brian wouldn't have had to take her to school. We are so grateful for the help we had.

Baby #3
1- Where were you when you found out? In my apartment In Davenport, Iowa
2- Who did you first tell? I told Brian that I got our scrapbook caught up so I gave it to him to look at. I was cleaning the kitchen and I saw him close the book and open it up again really fast, and he said, "are you serious?" I just put a paper on the last page saying baby #3 due January 1, 2009
3- Did you find out the sex of the baby? yes, boy
4- Did you have morning sickness? no
5- How much weight did you gain? 30 pounds
6- Did you get any stretch marks? yes, my belly was the biggest it has every been.,
7- Did you have any cravings? not really
8- Were there any complications? not with me
9- When and where did you go into labor? Well since Jocelyn came so fast I was paraniod and went to the hospital a couple of times so my doctor just told me to come in the morning so he could break my water.
10- Did your water break? no
11- Who drove to the hospital? Brian
12- Who was in the room for the birth? Brian, doctor, nurses.
13- Was the baby born early or late? 15 days early
14- How long were you in labor for? 4 hours
15- Did you have any drugs for the pain? I got an epidural sat back and told them I needed to push so it went into effect right after he was born.
16- Natural or C-Section? Natural
17- What was your first reaction after birth? This is just getting easier. I was grateful that he came with 2 pushes and I was so happy to have a little boy.
18- How big was the baby? 8 lbs. 0 ozs.
19- Date and time of birth? December 15, 2008, 11:47 p.m.
20- Baby's name? Jantzen Randy Vranes
21- Does the name have any significant meaning? Jantzen is after my best friend Jantzen Mazza from high school and Randy is Brians dads name.
22- Did the baby have any complications? Yes, he cried so fast and swallowed amniotic fluid and got it in his lungs so he had an infection and had to get an iv from day one. They first thought they were going to have to send him to Ogden in a helicopter but then decided he would be fine staying. It was really emotional.
23- How old is the baby today? 3 months
24- What kind of temperament has the baby had so far? so much more calm then my girls. His cry is really soft and he puts up with ALOT! (Lexie and Jocelyn)
25- Would you change anything about it? I would just change that he didn't swallow anything so he could have been in the room with my the whole time and gone home with me when I did. Other than that I was so happy to have my first little all-star.

I tag whoever wants to do it. Its kinda fun.

1. Where did you meet your husband? Highschool - I had a big crush on him when I was a freshmen.
2. How long did you date before you got married? 9 months
3. How long have you been married? 5 years
4. What does he do to surprise you? Cleans the house
5. What is your favorite feature of his? His body- He has a nice build and he has always been good at keeping up with the weights.
6.What is your favorite quality? He is such a good husband, dad, and chiropractor.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? Dewey- It started off as honeydew, and then hondew and then just became Dewey.
8. What is his favorite food? Pizza
9. What is his favorite sport? Basketball
10. When and where did you first kiss? In my living room after we had only spent a couple of nights hanging out together.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Go out to dinner, cuddle on the couch and watch a movie, many other things.
12.Do you have children? 3 -- Lexie, Jocelyn, and Jantzen
13. Does he have any hidden talents? He is a really good singer.
14. How old is he? 27-today
15. Who said I love you first? He did.
16. What is his favorite music? he likes a variety. He isn't to big on country though.
17. What do you admire most about him? He has always been very motivated. He knew since he was a junior that he wanted to be a chiropractor so he got everything done quickly and he is still wanting to learn more and improve.
18. What is his favorite color? I don't think he really has one.
19. Will he read this? Probably not
20. People I tag. Whoever wants to do it.

5 Year Anniversary

Our 5 year anniversary was on the 26th. It is kind of crazy to look back on the past 5 years and see everything that has happened. We have 3 beautiful kids, Brian has graduated from Chiropractic school, and we are loving being close to family again. I am so grateful for all the experiences we have had and for the friends we have made. Brian has always been so good to me and I am lucky to have found such a great guy.

First Days Home

Jantzen with his namesake Jantzen Mazza. He has been my friend since I was a little girl and Brian and I both liked the name and he gives it a good name so that is where the name came from. We didn't tell his we were thinking about it so it really surprised him when we told him.

I just had to show how fast they grow up. Jocelyn looks so big to us now.

They round circles on his cheeks are the left over adhesive from the stickers. He has really sensitive skin.