Questions Unasked... and Introducing

It is no secret that I often take advantage of the built in babysitting services that comes from having a large family. Brecken, Taylor, and sometimes both will spend a day or two (or three or four... or five or six) with Grams and Gramps in Grantsville. Which means aunties and uncles are the on call sitters (yes, they are angels).

Normally I don't ask too many questions... in order to avoid the feelings of guilt that come from stories of crayon on the wall, broken decor, screaming, fit throwing etc. etc. Ignorance is bliss. I guess I figure: if it's bad enough... they'll tell.

I'm beginning to question my methods. Only, it's not the aunties and the uncles I should be questioning. It's my children.

I've been spending the week with my family and my brothers and sisters have been their angelic selves helping out with the children. Destinee (sweet, sweet Destinee) took it upon herself to dress Taylor one morning.

Notice anything unusual about the outfit?



Nope. It's just not quite fitting...

In her defense, the three girls were all sharing one suit case. And I am sure she has seen that outfit on Taylor before... of course, back when Taylor looked like Hallie...

Not that dressing a two year old in size 3-6 months brings into question the entire competency of one's babysitting skills. I'm just thinking a few more questions might be in order. For the aunties and the kiddos. Ah, Dest, you know I love you! and hey, you can't beat free babysitting :)

And now, introducing my newest nephew (which is a rare thing in the world of Allens)... Drum roll please....

Luke Darrell Allen at six days old...

of course this little cutie was asking to hold him every five seconds :)...

awe, chewing on his little fingers!...

ooooohhhh, I am smitten!...

Congrats Dan & Nicole!!!