Arts and Crafts . . .

Dallas got to do arts and crafts with his bestest friend Gracie yesterday. My friend Merrie had us all over at her house and she let the kids finger paint. I have to say she is braver than I because it is alot of mess for such a short amount of time painting. I think that Dallas liked it alright but Gracie loved it. I didn't get any pictures of her when she was done but she was covered in paint. It was so cute. Like usual, Dallas was a bit more reserved as he was doing it but he really loves to color so it was a good time.

It has been so amazing to watch these two kids grow in their friendship. At first, Dallas didn't want much to do with Gracie. He has always been so cautious and reserved around other kids. I think that she loved him from day one, but that is how sweet she is. She has always liked to try and give him hugs and she used to love to touch his hair. He patiently let her do it and never pushed her away when I could tell he wanted to. It has been about a year since they have been playing together and I was a little worried that he would never come around but he has. Now he just loves to go and play with Gracie. When we drive by her neighborhood he asks about her and when I say we are going somewhere he always asks if we are going to see her. They have even given each other a few kisses. It makes me sad because I know we won't live in TX forever and he won't get to remember his first dear friend.