They look so innocent...

Whenever I decide to start baking, the kids are sure to be close at hand. They love to be big helpers and eat the chocolate chips that I'm not using :) It all started out so well...


Poised, ready to help.

Then as I was emptying the mixing bowl of a batch of cookies, the two little rascals took the opportunity to do this:




I guess there's always a trade off if you want help! (Actually, I didn't really want help, but they're hard to ward off when it's baking time.)

Here's a final picture of Bethany all dressed up as a 'Mommy' ready to take her baby Stella for a walk.