Road trip!

Today Kylie and I loaded up in the car to spend the day with two of her China sisters. As it turned out Darby's mommy woke up sick this morning (get well soon C.C.!) so we didn't get to see her, but we still got to hang out with Lottie and her mommy. Because Lottie lives so close she is one of the girls from our travel group that Kylie is able to recognize and call by name in pictures (and Darby too for that matter). She was so excited when we got out of the car and she saw her little buddy! The beautiful weather allowed us to play outside on Lottie's playground for quite some time before lunch. The girls spent some time swinging side by side, looking out the treehouse window, and following each other down the slide. Shannon and I got to enjoy some catching up from the last several months in the process!

After a great lunch, we had cupcakes to celebrate Kylie's birthday. Both girls started out eating the cupcakes somewhat daintily, but before we knew it they were attacking the icing for all they were worth!

"I learned this 'Viking style' eating at CCC staff training last year ~ the college kids are doing it..."

I think Lottie won the icing contest!

We paused for some playtime in Lottie's room and a photo opportunity on the stairs. Amazingly enough they only had a few "mine" issues and played together quite well considering they are both new to being 2!

Then it was back outside for a few more pushes on the swings and zips down the slide. All too soon it was time to load back into the car and head home.

Saying "so long till next time!"

"You like to break sticks too? We should totally do this again soon!"

If only the distance between here and there were a bit shorter...