Yesterday we had our home inspection, aside from some VERY DEEP CLEANING and new carpet, the home is very sound. There is only one problem, stucco... there is some water damage in one area and we had an appraisal done. So we are waiting for the stucco appraisal to come back so we can send it to the bank. So the home purchase is still in a holding pattern.
As for pictures, I took my camera yesterday to take pictures, but the battery died - so NO photos. Sorry... I will get some for all of those that want to see the home and its layout.
Thanks for your love and support. We will keep all of you updated...
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
NO more renting....
We got the house!!! The bank has approved our offer and now we are doing the necessary details, appraisals and home inspections. Of course, there could be a hiccup along the way, but hopefully we will be home owners soon.
Actually, REALLY SOON, the bank wants us to close March 20th! Of course, I am due on March 31st, so this is going to be a really busy month. We will see how all of this goes, but thankfully, I will have some help between Rita and my mom's visits, hopefully we will have some moving help.
Maybe we will have a baby name soon too....
Actually, REALLY SOON, the bank wants us to close March 20th! Of course, I am due on March 31st, so this is going to be a really busy month. We will see how all of this goes, but thankfully, I will have some help between Rita and my mom's visits, hopefully we will have some moving help.
Maybe we will have a baby name soon too....
I just found out that they have taken the home off of the MLS, probably because it is under contract now. So I will work on getting some photos of it for all that are interested.For all of those who don't know the details of the house, here they are...
5 bedrooms (3 beds main level, 2 in the basement)
3 bathrooms (2 baths main level, 1 in the basement)
ranch/rambler built in 1990s - needs some TLC and update (flooring and kitchen and baths)
semi-unfinished basement (just the beds and baths are done, but there is lots of room for a GREAT family room)
fenced in backyard with a deck (and space for Ivan's trailer)
good neighborhood with a park less than a block away
in south jordan - off of 124th, not too far off of highway 15
Monday, March 2, 2009
I'm growing bigger
Allison went to the pediatrician today and we still have a little model on our hands... she is tall and thin compared to other kids her age.
Height: 32.5 inches - 97th percentile
Weight: 21.5 lbs - 25th percentile
She had two shots - poor baby but she handles it well, cries while she is being held down, but then recovers quickly. We also found out that she has (yet again) followed in daddy's footsteps and has asthma. She has had a continuous dry cough for months that worsens when she is outside, exerting herself, and is worse at night. So now we are going to try an inhaler to see if it will help her sleep through the night, hopefully she will stop waking up coughing.
Here is a video of Allison "eating" some oatmeal - no wonder she is so thin, I don't think any of it gets into her mouth - but she has to learn to feed herself some how. Needless to say, after this eating session she went STRAIGHT to the bath and of course the oatmeal was STILL hard to get off. Why is oatmeal so gluey?
Sorry that the video is grainy...
Height: 32.5 inches - 97th percentile
Weight: 21.5 lbs - 25th percentile
She had two shots - poor baby but she handles it well, cries while she is being held down, but then recovers quickly. We also found out that she has (yet again) followed in daddy's footsteps and has asthma. She has had a continuous dry cough for months that worsens when she is outside, exerting herself, and is worse at night. So now we are going to try an inhaler to see if it will help her sleep through the night, hopefully she will stop waking up coughing.
Here is a video of Allison "eating" some oatmeal - no wonder she is so thin, I don't think any of it gets into her mouth - but she has to learn to feed herself some how. Needless to say, after this eating session she went STRAIGHT to the bath and of course the oatmeal was STILL hard to get off. Why is oatmeal so gluey?
Sorry that the video is grainy...
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Do it AGAIN!
For those who grew up with Ivan, you already know, that his favorite phrase as a child was "Do it again"! Of course, Allison has followed in her daddy's footsteps, but because she can't say that, she signs "more". Here is Ivan "roughing" her up and she wanting more after he stops. Her sign for "more" is a open left hand and her right hand pointing at the left hand.
Sorry the video is from the side, I had a brain-fart - the baby is stealing my brain cells.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Baby Names
As most of you probably know, Ivan and I are having trouble again naming our baby boy. Ivan likes contemporary names and I like classic names, so we have a hard time agreeing. We have agreed upon the middle name and it will be James (Ivan's middle name), so atleast we have one thing covered.
Here is what we do like:
Ivan - Braddock, Bridger
Jenna - William, Harrison
Agreed names - Weston, Jackson (but one of Ivan's siblings wants Jack for their boy, so it may not be a possibility)
We will keep you posted....
Here is what we do like:
Ivan - Braddock, Bridger
Jenna - William, Harrison
Agreed names - Weston, Jackson (but one of Ivan's siblings wants Jack for their boy, so it may not be a possibility)
We will keep you posted....
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
An update
Here is what has happened for the past 6 weeks.
Ivan and I have started house hunting. We are looking for homes in the Salt Lake area (mostly in South Jordan and Bountiful). We want to be in an area where there are lots of young families and children for our kids to grow up with (and of course, good schools). We have put an offer in on three short sale homes all in the South Jordan area - two of them are in the Daybreak community (a planned community like Celebration in Orlando - lots of planned parks, community programs, and very cute homes). For those of you whom do not know, a short-sale is the step before foreclosure of a home, the price of the home must be approved (along with lots of paperwork) by the bank and is sold at a reduced price. So it probably will be several weeks or a few months before we hear if any of our offers have been accepted. The third home that we have put an offer in on is in South Jordan/Riverton. It is also a short-sale and is more of a fixer-upper (just because was trashed by the previous owners) and it was built in 1996 so it needs some updates. But the home is large 3200 sq ft (1600 sq ft unfinished basement) and on 0.25 acre, has a park very close by, and is close to the highway for commuting. Because it needs some updating, Ivan and I are excited to put our stamp on the home, but we are just waiting to see what the bank will say.
Check out the homes on www.utahrealestate.com and punch in the MLS #s and you can see all of the pictures of the homes.
MLS # 820646
Favorite home in DayBreak
MLS # 845547
Big grey home that is a fixer-upper
MLS# 853529
One of the homes in DayBreak
In mid-January, Allison, Ivan, and I flew to Orlando for a visit. Ivan stayed for 4 days and then flew back for work. Allison and I stayed for 10 days total and enjoyed time with my family and visited Ivan's family as well. My mom through a baby shower or "sprinkle" for our baby boy since everything I have is pink, purple, or ladybug (and Ivan will have none of that on our son). The shower was great and it was great to see everyone from Orlando at one time. We all enjoyed the weather change and Allison loved playing outside on the porch. It was a wonderful trip and of course I will post some pictures ASAP.
Finally, we are awaiting the birth of our baby boy. Unfortunately, Ivan and I are having a hard time agreeing on a name (I like classic names and he likes contemporary/unusual names), so we have nothing. We, of course, will keep everyone posted on the name progress. As far as pregnancy, I am feeling great - aside from feeling REALLY pregnant. It is hard to move around and chase after a 15 month old and bend down for all of her toys and such - but that is the nature of the beast. I am hoping to avoid a cesarean section this time, but we will see how things go. Until then, I have lots of contractions at work, but everything seems to be going smoothly and my doctor is not too concerned.
Well that is all for now, I will add some pictures soon...
Ivan and I have started house hunting. We are looking for homes in the Salt Lake area (mostly in South Jordan and Bountiful). We want to be in an area where there are lots of young families and children for our kids to grow up with (and of course, good schools). We have put an offer in on three short sale homes all in the South Jordan area - two of them are in the Daybreak community (a planned community like Celebration in Orlando - lots of planned parks, community programs, and very cute homes). For those of you whom do not know, a short-sale is the step before foreclosure of a home, the price of the home must be approved (along with lots of paperwork) by the bank and is sold at a reduced price. So it probably will be several weeks or a few months before we hear if any of our offers have been accepted. The third home that we have put an offer in on is in South Jordan/Riverton. It is also a short-sale and is more of a fixer-upper (just because was trashed by the previous owners) and it was built in 1996 so it needs some updates. But the home is large 3200 sq ft (1600 sq ft unfinished basement) and on 0.25 acre, has a park very close by, and is close to the highway for commuting. Because it needs some updating, Ivan and I are excited to put our stamp on the home, but we are just waiting to see what the bank will say.
Check out the homes on www.utahrealestate.com and punch in the MLS #s and you can see all of the pictures of the homes.
MLS # 820646Favorite home in DayBreak
MLS # 845547Big grey home that is a fixer-upper
MLS# 853529One of the homes in DayBreak
In mid-January, Allison, Ivan, and I flew to Orlando for a visit. Ivan stayed for 4 days and then flew back for work. Allison and I stayed for 10 days total and enjoyed time with my family and visited Ivan's family as well. My mom through a baby shower or "sprinkle" for our baby boy since everything I have is pink, purple, or ladybug (and Ivan will have none of that on our son). The shower was great and it was great to see everyone from Orlando at one time. We all enjoyed the weather change and Allison loved playing outside on the porch. It was a wonderful trip and of course I will post some pictures ASAP.
Finally, we are awaiting the birth of our baby boy. Unfortunately, Ivan and I are having a hard time agreeing on a name (I like classic names and he likes contemporary/unusual names), so we have nothing. We, of course, will keep everyone posted on the name progress. As far as pregnancy, I am feeling great - aside from feeling REALLY pregnant. It is hard to move around and chase after a 15 month old and bend down for all of her toys and such - but that is the nature of the beast. I am hoping to avoid a cesarean section this time, but we will see how things go. Until then, I have lots of contractions at work, but everything seems to be going smoothly and my doctor is not too concerned.
Well that is all for now, I will add some pictures soon...
Out of the habit
Friends and family,
So sorry to everyone for getting out of the habit of blogging. Everyone is requesting more information and pictures of the family, so I am getting back on the bandwagon. Please be patient with me as I try to catch up before the baby is born.
Love,
Jenna
So sorry to everyone for getting out of the habit of blogging. Everyone is requesting more information and pictures of the family, so I am getting back on the bandwagon. Please be patient with me as I try to catch up before the baby is born.
Love,
Jenna
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