I love this stage of childhood

Yes, that is a child's pretend ironing board that she's using as a surf board - thank you for asking. ;)

I highly encourage creativity around here. Christian went through the whole Blue's Clues stage where he wouldn't answer to anything but Steve and only wore striped shirts -- for like a year.  Paige was Dora the Explorer 24/7.  No reason to have anyone's feet planted firmly in reality at age 5, I say.  Elle's a princess one minute and a surfing Barbie the next.  Love it!