Ellie-isms are my favorite

Listen to the words of the wise

Mom: "Do you want some of my hummus?"
Ellie: "No, it tastes like bad ice cream."

Shaking her bum naked in front of the mirror after her bath...
Ellie: "I look like Aunt Joy."

One morning's random statement
Ellie: "Mommy I love you. I don't have any socks."

Mom: "Daddy is my husband."
Ellie: "No, Daddy is my favorite boy."

Background: We've been doing a lot of counting to 3 to inspire action, but she used it against us.
Ellie: "1, 2, 3 give me chocolate."




 Ellie: "Mommy, your tummy is so big."
Mom: "Thanks Ellie. Do you think there is a little brother for you in there?" (not pregnant just to clarify)
Ellie: "Nope, it is just a cookie."

While getting ready for preschool one morning
Ellie:"Ellie is cute. Mommy is cute. Kyla is cute. Daddy is a big boy."

I can't believe in just three short days my little BABY will be THREE. She has added so much spice to our lives. We should have known based on my long, hard labor, and her demeanor in the hospital (they refused to keep her in the nursery because she just screamed and screamed all night) that we might be in for a wild ride. It really has been crazy, but she brings so much joy to us on a daily basis, even with her constant testing! xoxoxox

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!