Joy has started to talk more since her baby sister has arrived, so instead of forgetting them, or writing them down somewhere private I might as well share them with you. Here are some of Joy’s favorite words ~

Peeze = Please

Teeze = Cheese

Tiko = Tickle (say’s while she lifts both arms)

tiiiko = Pickle

Moor = More

Moori = Movie (usually is pointing at the TV, or a DVD case)

Teese = yes (similar to cheese and please)

Tank to = Thank you

Two = two, she is VERY clear on this one!

Num Num = Num nums, which means food.

Wowie = Water, it’s rather cute when it’s raining and she shouts out the window “wowie, wowie, wowie”.

She is a very determined little girl. And even if she can’t say the word she’ll let you know what she’s wanting! I can’t think of any sentences she say’s right now, but I’ll post some once I remember.

Get your head out of the gutter! I’m talking about little children swimming!

Today, Saturday Orlund and I decided to take the girls swimming at the local pool (indoor). It was fun. Orlund took Joy, getting her to ‘jump’ in, ‘swim’ and splash (Jump was him lifting her up, swimming was him gliding her through the water). I had Olivia. She was the most content I have ever seen a baby in water. I looped one arm around her so her head was against my shoulder (facing out) and my arm then wrapped around her under her arms. Her little legs didn’t even kick, she just let them float. About half way through our swim, we were playing in a very shallow area where Orlund and I could sit, I noticed Olivia sucking her fist. Next thing we knew Olivia was fast asleep. What a peaceful sleep (other than the ocassional splashing). Warm water, Mommy’s arms wrapped around you.

She slept for maybe 15minutes before she woke up with a look of panic in her eyes. Poor little girl didn’t know what to think!

Joy at the waterpark 1 year ago.

It was a very fun day at the pool. We also had lunch out at a Mexican restaurant, then headed home for naps. Joy seemed so tired we figured she’d zonk out asap. Well turns out everyone but Joy had a nap! She just played in her bed in the dark while the rest of us napped!

It’s already 10minutes to 11pm, I should be in bed. Luckily I type fast

Went shopping on Wednesday with my girlfriend Leah, bought 4 shirts (well, more like 2 shirts. 2 are undershirts). But I like them. Orlund likes them. they give me that good feeling while wearing them. The girls were okay while we shopped, although most the day I carried Olivia, Joy walked and Poor Auntie Leah pushed around an empty double stroller. fun. And Olivia for some reason will go sit with anyone and be happy, except Auntie Leah. weird. annoying! Poor Auntie. But thanks Leah! Couldn’t have done it without you!!

Today was Canada day. Orlund was home, made us breakfast. After breaky, getting dressed and car loaded we headed down to the local park to celebrate Canada day. We wondered around looking at all the crafts by local artists. Wow some people sure are talented! Had lunch on the grass. Chinese, Samosa, Sushi. That was my lunch. Orlund had something else….can’t remember. Then we headed home for naps. Then re-loaded the car and headed up to his parent’s place for dinner. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWYLA! It is Orlund’s sister’s birthday today, so we visited, ate, ate, ate some more, did gifts, visited some more and then headed home. Kids are in bed and will probably sleep great after all the fresh air!

I feel like we should be heading to church tomorrow. But nope. Orlund has to work and it’s just a normal Friday! I have a bunch of cleaning to do, so my day is pretty full as well.

I have to Thank God for this beautiful free country we live in! Thank you! I love being Canadian. I am glad my girls get to grow up in this wonderful land.

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

ps~ I’ll post pictures later once I steal them from Orlund’s camera!