Princess Ballerina and Saying Goodbye

Caitlin's new best friend, and our next door neighbor, Natalie, and her family moved this weekend. Both Conall and Caitlin cried when they left. We have exchanged phone numbers and have promised to stay in touch and get the kids together for play dates.
While they were packing the cars for the last time, Natalie and Jay came to play with Caitlin and Conall. Natalie played dress up with Caitlin, dressing her as a princess ballerina. Then, she taught Caitlin how to pirouette.

Girlie Girl

Princess Caitlin and Prince Inkspot

Our next door neighbor's daughter and three grand kids moved in with her recently. One of the kids is an 8 year old girl named Natalie. Caitlin and Natalie have become close friends -- I think Caitlin is like a little living doll to Natalie. She dresses her up in Caitlin's dress-up clothes, nice dresses, jewelry, princess tiaras, etc. She fixes and brushes Caitlin's hair. They play "dollies" together and Ring Around the Rosie.

Unfortunately, Natalie and her family will be moving next month. Caitlin will miss her so much!

Some of the girlie habits and play have rubbed off on our little tomboy. She wants to play dress up and "dollies" with everyone now! And, she'll let Natalie brush her hair without screaming -- Caitlin screams and fights when I come anywhere near her with a hairbrush!
Here are some photos of the girliness:

Natalie fixing Caitlin's hair

Caitlin and Natalie making dirt "cakes"

A photo Natalie took of Caitlin after fixing her hair