Imagination at work

I feel like Allie grew up on our Christmas trip. One major new development is evident in her play these days. You can really tell that her imagination is going strong!

Allie knew just what to do with her Baby Alive. We named her baby Annie. She likes to feed, burp and dress baby Annie.

Last week when I came home from work one day, I was greeted by Snow White Allie! She got a trunk of princess dress-up clothes for Christmas. She loved the slippers on her feet and also the ring. She carries the ring around. And of course there's the phone. She got three phones for Christmas and she knows just what to do with them!

The present that we were sure would be a slam dunk, however, was her cooking set. I'm generally against toys with lots of pieces. But this one is great. There are a couple different pans that light up and sizzle. There are also lids and utensils, her favorite being the whisk. And of course it has food too!

Doug sent me this picture the day after Christmas after we'd opened out presents when I'd gone to the chiropractor. Here she is talking on the phone while cooking and feeding baby Annie and her other friends! Priceless!