An Evening at the Delp House

We have been enjoying family time a lot lately.  Maya is old enough now that she is able to join in most of the activities that we do.  Sam is generally very patient with Maya and lets her help in her own way.   One of their favorite activities is to help in the kitchen, especially with cookies.  We decided to make some fall sugar cookies with the kids, and here is what ensued:

This second picture is Maya's S.O.S. to Auntie Shelva for a apron for Christmas.  She would like one to match Sam's in the kitchen!

Sam has loved games for a long time.  Right now, one of his favorite games is Guess Who which he is really good at.  He also enjoys Connect Four, puzzles, and the duck game.  When we play Connect Four, we don't really play by the official rules.  The version we play involved each of us trying to get our color at the top of the frame.  Sam thinks it is hilarious.  Tonight Maya joined in the fun as well.  She was just as enthusiastic: