Renesmee - 8 months

Renesmee Kyla is busy busy busy. She scoots everywhere. Traditional crawling just doesn't get her to where she wants to go fast enough. She goes from crawling to sitting and just started pulling up. She babbles and we've heard tons of dadas, tons of kay-laaahs, one momma, and one hi.  She enthusiastically waves both arms and smiles all the time.  She does not like to cuddle, but likes to be held so she can get a better view of the world around her. She likes to bite my arm and shoulder. HARD. She also crawls after me and tries to bite my feet. I've learned to run. FAST. Her favorite movie is Breaking Dawn. She doesn't like to be rocked to sleep, but still rocks her snowsuit in bed. She typically wakes up once per night, but on rough nights three times isn't too surprising. We love her so much and can't believe how fast she has grown!

I vant to bite your feet!

Kyla! 6, 7, 7.5 months

Things have been crazy town over here! Scott had spinal fusion surgery back in April so I've had my hands full to say the least. On the bright side, it has been great to have Scott around after his really long work hours since Kyla was born.

Kyla is such a little ham loaf. She smiles and laughs all the time! Here are some things she's been up to:

• Started sitting (6 months)
• Started crawling (7 months, army style)
• Started solids (loves veggies, doesn't like fruits)
• Self feeds puffs

She watches her momma like a hawk and when I go out of site she starts whimpering.

Her 6 month stats were 16 lbs (49%) 27" (87%). She is long and skinny! She has a really good appetite so we're hopeful she is a little better eater than her sister but only time will tell.  She still has some issues with dairy so dairy for momma has been very limited. I'm been having lots o' fun experimenting with vegan recipes. I did break down and get some Dairy Dip tonight though. It is summer after all.

Well, gotta run! No promises for future updates but I will try! Lots of photos and videos to post but our computer crashed so my video editing software is no longer with us. Also, blogger doesn't work on my laptop so I need to sneak downstairs if I want to post which would mean the kids are sleeping and I'm awake which doesn't really happen at the same time.

An interview with an Ellie

Ellie speaks again

I have been MIA in blog-land for awhile but that doesn't mean my stinker has been quiet. Here are some gems from the last month or two. May not be appropriate for all ages...


Mommy: What are you doing in the trash?
Ellie: I'm lookin for Oscar (the grouch of course)
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Daddy's going to get some
(No idea where she was going with that one)
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I getta new baby sister at meijer
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Mommy: What time is it?
Ellie: Playing time
Mommy: No, it's put your toys away time
Ellie: No, it's running time (as running away)
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I have a who ha and a butt
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Comes up to me and says "Hiiiiii Rachy"
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I need a tissue. My boogies falling out. See?
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Mommy: Did you try some green pepper?
Ellie: It don't taste good. It's nasty.
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I love pancakes in my mouth.
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(Going potty with arms high in the air)
Mommy: What are you doing?
Ellie: I do yoga on the potty
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I toot a lollipot out my butt
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(Walking past me as i pump)
Mmmmm smells like baby milk
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(When I told her no about something she wanted to do)
Mommy, you are SO naughty. Get in time out!
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(Arguing about whether or not she can have juice)
Mommy: You can have milk cuz I’m the mommy
Ellie: NO Juice and my name is Ellie

My songstress

This lady is extremely talented. I don't think American Idol will still be around when she is eligible but we'll figure out something else.

Showcasing another power ballad...

Extreme Roller

Here is a video of Kyla rolling over. There is a sweet surprise halfway through. Enjoy!

Kyla - 4 months!

Our bald beauty is 4 months old! She is 25.5" (89%) and 14.5 lbs (70%). Long and skinny, just like her sister! Here are a few things she has been up to.

• Working on lots of teeth. Her two bottom broke through right at 3 months.
• Lots of smiles. All the time.
• Laughs. Especially at her big sister when Ellie jumps around all over the house or touches Kyla's feet.
• Cries at grandma B (sorry mom!)
• Slightly enjoying tummy time more. She'll hang out for a few minutes before flipping back over or fussing.
• Rolls over both ways
• Likes to stand supported
• GREAT sleeper. 8-12 hours per night FOR NOW. Tonight may be another story.
• Likes her exersaucer

I have a feeling this one is going to be on the move much earlier than her sister. Kyla was pretty quick to roll over and she even tries to scoot forward while on her tummy. Sometimes she gets up on her knees, pushes, and face plants across the floor. She is such a little joy though. So happy and smiley and easy going... Except for with my mom (haha mom). We just love her to pieces!