Helping in the kitchen

Arabella loves helping in the kitchen- I had her sit on the counter once to watch me and since then, when I begin cooking she comes over and tugs on my leg, standing on her tip toes, until I lift her up.  Last week I was making dessert for some guests and Arabella was making a dessert of her own- mixing oats and flour into some water.  She made a huge mess but enjoyed it greatly and it kept her occupied for hours!

 

Taking her task very seriously

 

Sampling

 

I think it's just right!

Here she is a few months ago trying out some ginger

 

And green onion

And raw beets (which she actually seemed to enjoy)

 

Hard to believe how much she has grown and changed just since those photos were taken!  Won't be long until this little cutie is helping out in the kitchen too- for now he loves to ride in the sling and take it all in.