The kids have really been into using their imaginations and playing together instead of separately.  They both love to help me cook in the kitchen, but sometimes I need to bust dinner out quickity-quick and don't have time to involve the kids with dinner prep.  Instead, I have them bring up their play food from the basement and I set out my griddle (cord unattached of course) and then they cook up a storm.  They love it!  I let them add salt and pepper and water to whatever they are making and they think it is the greatest.  

They can fight like mad, but then there are moments where I see how close they truly are- best friends for sure! Whenever we go somewhere new, my kids are usually so timid, but now Hyrum makes Isabelle feel brave and Isa makes Hyrum feel safe and comfortable- it's so awesome!!