Innocent Joy

Kylie's Quotes

Me: Kylie look I had this calculator when I was in high school

Kylie: Oh that's cool, so it's like a 150 years old or something?! Man! She sure knows how to make her mama feel old!! 2/7/12

"Daddy were your working or just flying?" 8/15/11

Said to her opponent while boxing on the Wii "You're about to lose your glasses Son!" 3/19/11

"Mommy when did you say the dinosaurs roamed the earth? Like the 1970's?" 2/22/11

Mom I accidentally wrote on Lacey's foot. I didn't know the pen was open. But your going to think it was on purpose because it looks like a 4!

Mommy did you know that all snakes are boys? No there not. Well all frogs are boys. Why do you think that? Because they have no hair! ...this is the world according to Kylie (2/2010

Kylie was outside riding her bike and says "get out of the way old man, Dad asks her what she said and she responds "get out of the way old man PLEASE!" 7/12/10

"Mommy you know when the baby is born your going to have to show your boob when you have to feed him." 7/1/

Kylie has some tans lines started and when I pointed them out to her she said 'Oh they look like white tatoos!" 6/20/

"Mommy you said you'd be outside in 2 degrees hours!"

I told Kylie I to go and get my teeth fixed she told me that I should learn how to be a GOOD teeth brusher like her and then I wouldn't have to get my teeth fixed! 3/10/2010

I told Kylie that I was going on a diet because Mommy's getting too fat. She told me that I was 'just right'. Then later in the day told me my belly wasn't fat it just looks like there's a baby in it! ......There is NO BABY 3/9/2010

After getting in trouble in school today Kylie told her teacher Ms. Lisa that "when she woke up this morning she knew she was going ot be ornery today" 3/4/2010

Kylie: Excuse me mommy I was just talking to a gorilla. Me: A Gorilla? Kylie: Yes a gorilla is a british cowgirl and thats what I am! 3/3/2010

While putting the girls to bed Kylie said "I'm going to be a doctor when I grow up so that I can take care of you and Daddy so you guys will never die" 2/16/2010

Kylie to Papa: "Papa you have to wear a hat because your head is so plain, because you don't have any hair on top!" 9/20/09

"Reading" a story to Lacey: "Then the kids ran away from their mother, she was very angry so she bited them and bleeded them. They were sad but then had chocolate cake and then they were happy again!" 2/23/09

"I'm starving for death!" (2/14/09)

(She was angry at me at the store) "When I grow up and I'm 5, I'm never going to listen to you!" (2/8/09)

(Shaking her head) "Great, just great, terrific" (9/8/08)

"Mommy I have a crank (cramp) in my foot!" (8/4/08)

A quote from a song that Kylie made up, "If you can breave (breathe) then you can see!"

Overheard at Old Navy while she was looking at a maternity dress "This is so beautiful, I can't believe my eyes!"

Did you know a butterfly is called an insect?!

Mommy, silence means quiet, you need to be quiet when I say silence. OK?

Mommy I know why your tummy hurts, the baby just keeps kicking, kicking, and kicking!

Hey Daddy want to watch the Alvin and the Munk Chips with me?" (Chipmunks Movie)

I was talking to Kylie about getting her hair trimmed..."Mommy, Daddy doesn't want my hair cut and girls don't get "short cuts" only boys do." (haircuts)

"Mommy do you like my bandaid?" (head band)

Playing with her blocks & Dora , "Mommy will you make a door garage for Dora?" (garage door)

Looking at her face in the mirror, "Mommy this is my head fore." (forehead)

After finishing going to the bathroom, "Mommy come see, I used up all of the paper toilet!" (toilet paper)

While driving to Wal-Mart...Kylie says, "Mommy are we vamosing?" I think she's watched dora too much.

Lacey's Quotes

'You ruined my Morning' (this after getting in trouble...lol) 10/28/12 'Whoa! Those are some pretty big oranges, they are like fe fi fo oranges!" (Lacey's reaction to see normal size oranges instead of the clemintine oranges we usually buy) (3/8/12) "Mom, yesterday I'm going to be good today...in the afternoon." (3/7/12) Daddy I got my name on the board today, and my teachers EVEN knowed how to spell my name! (2/25/12)

"You are a mean Mommy, you won't even let your girl have some candy before dinner!" 2/24/12

Lacey: Mommy I have a headache Me: You do? Where does it hurt? Lacey: In my belly 2/22/12

Lacey: Mommy you need to stop talking because it makes my leg hurt. See? It hurts righ here (pointing to her ankle) Me: Ok I'm sorry Lacey: Thank you Mommy 2/16/12

On our way home from daycare last night Lacey was taking a long time trying to tell me something so I said "Spit it out Lacey" Lacey: I not have 'nuffing in my mouf' Me: That means spit out your words Lacey: If I spit them out I won't have nuffing to say! Me: Never mind. (2/2/12) "Mommy when I grow up I'm gonna be a mom. And you're gonna be a Kylie" (1/24/12) Lacey: Mommy I have a headache! Me: You do? Where does it hurt? Lacey: In my tounge you can't see it (1/25/12)

Lacey: Mommy I need some pixie dust Me: You need PIXIE dust, why? Lacey: So I can fly! Lacey: Mommy when is Peter Pan coming to our house? Me: Well you have to go to sleep first. Lacey: Then he will come?! Me: Maybe so..

Lacey: Mommy I didn't see Peter Pan last night Me: You didn't?! Lacey: No Me: Well maybe tonight after you fo to bed Lacey: Yeah and maybe tonight, but I haffa sleep good! 1/11/12

"poh wee the piggies needa new diaper on, right mommy?" (1/6/12)

When Greg came home from work one day: "Daddy you fall out of the airplane?" Yes, I guess I did. "Daddy you haffa hold on to da airplane!" 8/14/11

"When I grow an be a Dad I'm gonna cook" 6/20/11 "Today is my Daddy's brday, he is 30-10 today" 6/20/11

"Just forget it" when I couldn't understand what she was telling me after the third time. 3/17/11

"I gib up" after trying to get her piece of candy open all by herself. 3/17/11

"Hey Mom, check this out!" before jumping off the couch. 3/18/11

"Actually 2" when asked how old she is. 3/20/11

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

What American Accent do you have?

What American accent do you have? Your Result: North Central "North Central" is what professional linguists call the Minnesota accent. If you saw "Fargo" you probably didn't think the characters sounded very out of the ordinary. Outsiders probably mistake you for a Canadian a lot.
The West
The Midland
Boston
The Inland North
Philadelphia
The South
The Northeast
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Theme Thursday - 'Spirited'

Today theme is 'Spirited" over at The Land of K.A.

I think this picture captures the theme very well. Kylie is funny, sassy, smart and sweet all wrapped up in one loveable and ‘Spirited’ package.

I read over at another Barely Controlled Chaos that she and her friend have two Emmas and they are also very spirited. Well I have to say I know at least one other Kylie that is very spirited, with very much the same personality as my Kylie, and have met 2 other people that tell me their Kylies are the same way. So...now you know of 2 names not to chose for you baby girl if you are hoping for a calm and mild child. Not gonna happen with those 2 names!

To enjoy more 'Spirited' entries head over to The land of K.A.!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Not-So-Wordless Wednesday - Playing in the Water

Kylie got some new water boots from her Auntie Shawna and we just had to try them out. She had so much fun, exploring the "cuddles" (her word for puddles).

I'm trying to find the perfect leaf...

And here it is!

At the beginng of the "cuddle".

Half way....

Made it through the "cuddles"!

You can check out more Wordless Wednesday posts here!

Monday, March 3, 2008

WFMW: Backwards Edition: Blogger Help!

So this week its the Backwards Edition of Works for Me Wednesday which means I get to ask you a question and hopefully you can help me.

Here is my question: How do I get my blog to load faster?

It loads fine on my computer at work, but at home it locks up my computer. I have friends and family that say the same thing that it locks up their computer. Consequently they don't visit as often as they & I would like them to.

Any suggestions?

You can find more Works for Me Wednesday here!

Happy Birthday TRISTEN!!!

2 days old

1 Year Old

2 Years old

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Tristen, Happy Birthday to you!

Since I cannont be there to celebrate your big day today, I have to "sing" it you you on my blog.
I cannot believe you are 2 years old today, you are growing up so fast. I hope you have a wonderful day today and everyday. You are loved more than you could ever know. You tell Mommy to take lots of pictures, so I can see you on your big day.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Sing Like A Girl

This morning at church I was singing our closing hymn, and I was leaned down real close to Kylie so I could show her the words in the hymnal. She is showing some interest in reading so I wanted to show her the words I was singing. And I was singing to her, she apparently thought my voice was too low, she looked at me and said "Mommy you need to sing like a girl. Like this, Ahhh" which was as high pitched as she could make it.

I thought this was so funny. I've been having trouble with my voice sounding really gravely and cracking if I try to make even somewhat high pitched sounds. I've been to the doctor and I thought I was making progress. However, I guess Kylie doesn't feel the same way. Oh well, it is the innocence of a child that gives you the truth.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Kindness of Strangers

Kylie and I were checking out at the Dollar Store when she decided that she wanted to get a toy out the the quarter machine. She was already getting a treat so I told her "No". Of course she pleaded with me, and I told her I didn't have a quarters for the machine. Well a lady behind us was listening to us and apparently decided that she wanted to give Kylie some money. She gave her two quarters and helped her "spend" them in the machines. She was so kind and patient waiting for Kylie to decide which toy she wanted. Before she was even done "buying" her toys another gentleman came up and gave her two more quarters because in his words "I just love children."

It was so touching to see this kind of kindness among strangers, especially towards a child. I know those kind gestures made an important impact on Kylie. She was so happy she made sure to tell them all thank you even before I said anything! I think she had a "perma-grin" the whole time she was spending her quarters.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Dr. Randy Pausch - from Oprah

This vide0 is very inspiring expecially if you have children. Take 10 minutes of your time to watch this, you will feel inspired.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Wordless Wednesday - Snowman Peek-a-boo

Where did she go?

Here she is!

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Monday, February 25, 2008

Best Shot Monday - Innocent Joy

Here is my Best Shot of the week, a picture of the 2 most important people in my life...my husband and my daughter. They mean everything to me. As my blog title indicates this blog is innocent joy and these are the two people that create most of my innocent joys.

Over at Mother May I, Tracey asked the question, What sentiment does your best shot stir up?

This picture can summed it up in one word: LOVE.

Want to see more best shots?

Head over to Mother May I, for more Best Shot Monday's!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Wordless Wednesday -My Nephews!

"T"

"C"

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Theme Thursday - Pure

Does it get any more Pure than this?

Check out more Theme Thursday over at The Land of K.A.

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day to my beautiful family. I love you both more than you will ever know. You guys are my world and I would do anything for you.

Love, Me

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Wordless Wednesday - Butterflies

I know this is supposed to be wordless but, I need to give credit to my husband. He took these pictures while he was in Florida.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tag: Six Unimportant Things About Me

I just got tagged from Lynn. I've never been tagged before so hopefully I do it right, here we go!

Here are the rules:

Link to the person that tagged you.

Post the rules on your blog.

Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.

Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.

Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.

Let your tagger know when you entry is up

I like to watch reality shows, Biggest Loser, John & Kate plus 8, American Idol, Little People Big World are some of my favorites.
I can't stand it when the driveway has any snow on it, I'm always outside cleaning off the driveway. My husband thinks I'm a little obsessed with it, he could be right...
I like to participate in Meme's, especially Wordless Wednesday & Weekend Snapshot
I love to find shop on Ebay, possibly a bit of an obsession.
I'm listening to Alicia Keys "As I Am" cd, so far so good : )
My 2 favorite movies are "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Steel Magnolias"

I am going to tag the 1st 6 or so commenters on my last entry: willthink4wine, sandy carlson, Steve and Emz Journey, Soliloquy, Life Through a Lens, and Liza

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Weekend Snapshot - Beautiful Girl

I was playing with the camera and Kylie was willing to let me take her picture. This was the best one. I just love it!

Find more Weekend Snapshots here!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Ash Wednesday

So yesterday was Ash Wednesday, Kylie and I attended Mass last night as you can tell by the above picture. Kylie was so proud of her "Father, Son, Holy Spirt" (her cross) that when she accidentally rubbed it off she was devistated. She was getting tired, Mass was at 7 and 8 is generally her bedtime, and she was trying to lay in my arms and she rubbed her head against my sweater. When she did it I told her to be careful because your cross will wipe off. I had no idea how important that cross was to her. She almost started crying about it, so I told her that when Mass was over I would try to get her another one. That seemed to make her happy. So when Mass was over we waited for Deacon to finish talking with the other parishioners and we asked for another one since hers accidentally was wiped off. He was more than happy to oblige, matter of fact the cross he gave her was much larger and darker than her original cross.

This morning Kylie was looking in the mirror and noticed that her cross was starting to wear off. She said "Mommy look at my Father, Son, Holy Spirit its going away." I told that that is what happens. She was really upset about it, so not knowing what else to say I told her she needed to talk to Jesus about it. She said, "No you talk to him". So I told her I would see what I could do about it. That seemed to satisfy her.